Phil D. Jay
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Murray’s manager: ‘Serious talks’ held on Golovkin fight, but Spada first
By Phil D. Jay
Middleweight contender Martin Murray's manager Andrew Mikhail has exclusively confirmed to WBN that 'serious talks' have been held with Gennady Golovkin's team about a fight in February 2015. Mikhail, who is currently…
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Stiverne manager confirms WBC champ has signed Wilder contract
By Phil D. Jay
WBC heavyweight champion Bermane 'B-Ware' Stiverne has put pen to paper on his portion of the deal to face undefeated number one contender Deontay 'The Bronze Bomber' Wilder in his first defence.…
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Fury angrily challenges Joshua, exchanges verbals with Price
By Phil D. Jay
Outspoken heavyweight Tyson Fury has been at it again on his Twitter account as the undefeated fighter enters the final few weeks until he finally meets Dereck Chisora in the ring. The…
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Berman: GGG will be ringside for Murray, February Monaco fight is possible
By Phil D. Jay
Golden Gloves promoter Rodney Berman has exclusively told WBN that a huge middleweight clash between Gennady Golovkin and Martin Murray is on the cards for 2015. Berman will be in Monte Carlo…
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Golovkin uses corkscrew left hook to crush Rubio in two rounds
By Phil D. Jay
WBA and IBO middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin added the WBC's interim belt to his haul with a superb victory over Marco Antonio Rubio at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on Saturday…
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Floyd Mayweather: I don?t know who is next or if I?m fighting again
By Phil D. Jay
Pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. has admitted that he is considering stepping away from the sport after his recent double victory over Argentinian hardman Marcos Maidana. The 37 year-old, who…
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Selfie-tweeting Muhammad Ali: Don?t believe the hype, I?m feeling great!
By Phil D. Jay
In yet another bid to shoot down rumours of his failing health, three-time world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali has been defiantly posting photos of himself looking in great shape. The 72 year-old…
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Bradley-Chaves / Korobov-Lee / Herrera-Benavidez treble in the works
By Phil D. Jay
Timothy Bradley's anticipated return to action looks to be heading to Las Vegas on December 13 as Top Rank are lining up a triple bill of eye-catching fights at the Cosmopolitan at…
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Brook expected to negotiate first defence in March, Bundu v Dan winner in line
By Phil D. Jay
IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook is back in the gym ready for his next challenge as the Briton recovers from a horrific machete attack whilst on holiday in Spain last September. The…
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Froch urges DeGale to prove he?s worthy of all-UK world title fight
By Phil D. Jay
Three-time world champion Carl Froch has admitted that the prospect of sharing the ring with ex-British title holder James DeGale in the future is not something that gets his blood pumping. Froch,…
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Peter Manfredo recalls sparring Micky Ward prior to Arturo Gatti trilogy
By Phil D. Jay
Retired ex-champion Peter Manfredo Jr. was a 21 year-old promising prospect when the Rhode Islander was asked up to Lowell, Massachussets too help a veteran fighter in Micky Ward prepare for his…
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Provodnikov manager talks fight frustrations, considers Castillo and Diaz options
By Phil D. Jay
Former world champion Ruslan Provodnikov has endured weeks of frustration in searching for his next foe, according to manager Vadim Kornilov who explained the situation as it stands to WBN on Thursday.…
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Floyd Mayweather set to train with Michael Jackson?s son in Vegas
By Phil D. Jay
Pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr has revealed that Michael Jackson's son Prince will be heading to Las Vegas for some boxing training in the future as rumours continue that the…
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Warren seeks ?2m damages from Burns, tells High Court ?he got tapped up?
By Phil D. Jay
British promoter Frank Warren has addressed the High Court as the litigation case against former fighter Ricky Burns began with opening exchanges from both sides. Warren is seeking almost ?2 million in…
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B-Hop: See a near 50 year-old go 30-plus mins with Kovalev and not get a scratch!
By Phil D. Jay
The evergreen Bernard Hopkins is sure he can avoid a rough slugfest with Sergey Kovalev on November 8 and come out on top unscathed in their massive unification contest. Hopkins, 49, is…
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Money, Ego and Comebacks: Floyd Mayweather closes in on retirement
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather Jr has just eleven months left of his glittering career if the pound for pound king sticks to his word, but whether his ego will allow it could be an…
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Tommy Morrison?s sons share a bill this weekend in Oklahoma
By Phil D. Jay
Trey Lippe, son of former WBO heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison, will continue his career on Saturday night when the rugged prospect fights Matt Foster over four rounds at Buffalo Run Casino in…
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Stiverne v Wilder in limbo as purse bids are held up further
By Phil D. Jay
WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne is still no closer to learning when he will make the first defence of his title belt after the deadline for his madatory clash with Deontay Wilder…
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Bute wants world title under Roach, eyes future redemption against Froch and Pascal
By Phil D. Jay
The rebuilding of former super-middleweight champion Lucian Bute is well underway as the Canadian-Romanian's opponent for his December return to the ring was named this week. Bute, 34, will fight Argentinian Roberto…
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Danny Garcia v Viktor Postol purse bid extended to October 10
By Phil D. Jay
Unified light-welterweight champion Danny Garcia has been given extra time to negotiate a mandatory defense of his WBC title against current number one contender Viktor Postol. Garcia, 26 and 30 year-old Postol,…