Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Phil Lo Greco signs with Al Haymon, predicts Mayweather v Pacquiao will happen
By Phil D. Jay
Welterweight Phil Lo Greco is aiming to return to action in the first few months of the New Year after exclusively revealing to WBN that he has signed a deal with renowned…
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Lara dominates Smith; Pearson, Jack and Theophane win in Texas
By Phil D. Jay
Talented Cuban Erislandy Lara recorded a one-sided victory in Texas on Friday to fend off the challenge of former IBF light-middleweight title holder Ishe Smith at the Alamodome. Lara, 31, proved why…
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Khan: Pacquiao has lost five times, I want to be the first to beat Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
British welterweight star Amir Khan is refusing to look past the test that lies before him in Devon Alexander this weekend, but has confirmed to WBN that a clash with Floyd Mayweather…
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Chaves: Rios is very dirty, Bradley will be a boxing match and not so rough
By Phil D. Jay
Hardened Argentinian Diego Chaves aims to clean up his reputation on Saturday night following the recent brawl with Brandon Rios that ended with his disqualification in the ninth round. The 28 year-old…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. ?witnesses murder?
By Phil D. Jay
Pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr was a witness to the murder of a young actress at the hands of her rapper husband who then turned the gun on himself, according…
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Arum: Crawford v Algieri has been discussed, Pacquiao in the mix for 140 guys
By Phil D. Jay
WBO lightweight champion Terence Crawford is seeking out his next challenge at light-welterweight after Top Rank's Bob Arum confirmed to WBN that the American is moving up in weight. According to Arum,…
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Arum: Getting Mayweather in the ring with Pacquiao is a monumental task
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank boss Bob Arum has admitted that he has a daunting challenge ahead of him if he is to play some part in putting together the biggest fight in the history…
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Arum: If the money was right, Marquez would fight Brook in the UK
By Phil D. Jay
According to respected promoter Bob Arum, an IBF welterweight title clash between champion Kell Brook and Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez could simply come down to a monetary agreement between both sides.…
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Arum aims for Mayweather v Pacquiao in June, declares Dubai offer bull***t
By Phil D. Jay
As rumours of a mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao gather pace, Top Rank's Bob Arum has opened up to WBN on his attempts to nail down the fight that everybody…
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PULEV: I COULD SUE KLITSCHKO AS HIS LAWSUIT IS USELESS, FURY COULD BEAT HIM!
By Phil D. Jay
Bulgarian puncher Kubrat Pulev may have lost his world title bid against Wladimir Klitschko this year, but that isn't the end of the argument as the two could be set for an…
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STATEMENT OF INTENT: CHISORA WEIGHS 20LBS LIGHTER FOR FURY REMATCH (FULL WEIGHTS)
By Phil D. Jay
As his second fight with Tyson Fury looms on the horizon, Londoner Dereck Chisora looked a shadow of his former self on the scales as 'Del Boy' looked the fittest of his…
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MICKEY ROURKE IN AMAZING SHAPE AT 62 FOR BOXING RETURN IN MOSCOW (PHOTOS)
By Phil D. Jay
Star of the silver screen Mickey Rourke has proved that his boxing comeback is no gimmick after showing off a fantastic physique for his upcoming fight with Elliot Seymour. It's hard to…
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DON?T BELIEVE THE HYPE! ? PACQUIAO NEEDS CAUTIOUS APPROACH VS ALGIERI
By Phil D. Jay
If respected trainer Freddie Roach is to be believed, eight-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao is in for an easy night on Saturday night in what will be the first defense of his…
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GONZALEZ, MIURA RETAIN WBC TITLES; MEEHAN RETIRES CAMERON AS PITT WINS SUPER-8
By Phil D. Jay
Roman Gonzalez and Takashi Miura kept a firm grip on their World Boxing Council belts as both recorded sixth round stoppages at the Yokohama International Swimming Pool in Japan on Saturday. Solid…
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Opponent named for 7ft Taishan, plans revealed for Top 20 status next year
By Phil D. Jay
WBN have been informed that Taishan Dong will fight Michael Lane on November 13 when the giant heavyweight makes the second outing of his pro career at Fantasy Springs. Taishan, 26, dominated…
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Rumble in the Jungle 40 years on: The day Ali ended Foreman’s 40-0
By Phil D. Jay
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic 'Rumble in the Jungle' heavyweight clash between 'The Greatest' Muhammad Ali and the most formidable puncher of his time, George Foreman. Taking place in…
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Bob Arum envisages Lomachenko v Walters happening in 2015
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank boss Bob Arum expects a huge unification clash between Vasyl Lomachenko and Nicholas Walters to be given the go ahead to take place sometime in the coming year. Arum, who…
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Hopkins would have competed or been the best in any era ? De La Hoya
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar De La Hoya heaped praise on his great friend Bernard Hopkins as the retired fighter spoke in glowing terms about a man who is about to defend his world titles just…
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?Alien? Hopkins: I really believe that I am not part of this world
By Phil D. Jay
Evergreen light-heavyweight Bernard Hopkins has reiterated to the media that he's convinced he is far from human as the American prepares to defend his IBF and WBA titles close to his 50th…
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr indicates Carl Froch fight could be on
By Phil D. Jay
Mexican former world title holder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has given the biggest indication yet that a massive US fight with super-middleweight champion Carl Froch is close to being finalised. The 28…