Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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WBA and Ellerbe set for talks on Mayweather defending 147 and 154lb belts
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Association Vice President Gilberto Mendoza has exclusively told WBN that he will be meeting with Floyd Mayweather's advisor Leonard Ellerbe to discuss whether the pound for pound king can defend…
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Pulev: Clown Briggs is an act by Klitschko to deflect from lack of drug testing
By Phil D. Jay
World heavyweight title challenger Kubrat Pulev has exclusively stated to WBN that drug testing for his upcoming four-belt clash with Wladimir Klitschko is not on a level playing field. The undefeated 33…
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Van Heerden encouraged by Tyson visit, eyes Alvarado, Rios or Khan
By Phil D. Jay
Former undisputed world heavyweight king Mike Tyson paid a visit to the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles this week and liked what he saw in Freddie Roach's new welterweight contender Chris…
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Kell Brook nullifies Shawn Porter, deservedly captures IBF title
By Phil D. Jay
British welterweight Kell Brook is the new IBF champion following a bruising battle with previously undefeated Shawn Porter at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. The 28 year-old seemed a little overawed…
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Roach: Pacquiao fight could happen, but ?Pitbull? Gomez knocks Khan out now!
By Phil D. Jay
Legendary trainer Freddie Roach has reacted to talk of ex-fighter Amir Khan facing Manny Pacquiao by predicting that youngster Frankie Gomez would knock the Briton out now if they fought next. Khan,…
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Brook primed to leapfrog Khan in quest for Mayweather or Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
British welterweight contender Kell Brook looks in the shape of his life as the Sheffield fighter aims to take the IBF title from Shawn Porter in Carson, California and move towards a…
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Golovkin v Rubio deal closer, StubHub Center in LA being considered
By Phil D. Jay
Middleweight king Gennady Golovkin could be fighting in Los Angeles for the first time in his career as the WBA and IBO champion nears a defense of his titles against Marco Antonio…
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Khan aiming for Mayweather/Pacquiao ?tickover? fight in England
By Phil D. Jay
Welterweight Amir Khan has admitted that Manny Pacquiao was his first choice opponent for his next bout as the Briton plots a return to the ring at the end of the year.…
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Promoter Frank Maloney, now Kellie, undergoing sex change (photo/video link)
By Phil D. Jay
When boxing promoter and former Lennox Lewis handler Frank Maloney backed away from the sport recently following defeats suffered by star fighter David Price, little was know about the secret life he…
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Liebenberg defeats Grachev; Hollow victory for Sonjica; Lerena wins
By Phil D. Jay
Ryno Liebenberg is the new WBC silver light-heavyweight champion after a convincing display against Denis Grachev at Emperors Palace in Gauteng, South Africa on Saturday. Coming into the ring with an impressive…
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De La Hoya: No looking ahead to Mayweather v Garcia as upsets can happen
By Phil D. Jay
Golden Boy's Oscar De La Hoya has stated that a potential fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Danny Garcia is not yet in the pipeline as both face stern tests in their…
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Sergio Martinez to take in ‘Mayhem’ before heading to NY for career-defining tests
By Phil D. Jay
Former WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is to undergo thorough tests on his ailing knees in the autumn as the talented Argentinian hopes to be given the all clear to resume his…
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Chris Van Heerden in awe at working with legendary trainer Freddie Roach
By Phil D. Jay
South African Chris Van Heerden has updated WBN on his first week working with five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach at his world famous Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, California.…
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WBN Editor?s view: Hopkins too quickly written off as Kovalev clash looms
By Phil D. Jay
If there's one thing everyone in boxing should know by now - it's that you should never write off Bernard 'The Alien' Hopkins. No sooner had Sergey Kovalev predictably wiped the floor…
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Quillin denies place on ?Mayhem? card, praises GGG, eyes Cotto in December
By Phil D. Jay
WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin has rejected rumours that he is set to defend his title on the Mayweather v Maidana rematch bill next month as the American prepares to become a…
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Rubio on Golovkin: He?s not at top level, needs to fight a Mexican warrior!
By Phil D. Jay
Mexican Marco Antonio Rubio gave an unequivocal answer when asked whether he would be willing to step in the ring with 160lb powerhouse Gennady Golovkin after witnessing the demise of Daniel Geale…
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End of an era: Mayweather three fights left, Pacquiao five
By Phil D. Jay
News that Manny Pacquiao is set to retire once his newly-inked Top Rank contract expires in 2016 has left those holding out hope of a super-fight with Floyd Mayweather with little time…
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Stiverne manager expects September purse bid, aims for November Wilder date
By Phil D. Jay
WBN have been informed that Bermane Stiverne could fight it out with mandatory challenger Deontay Wilder as early as November by the WBC heavyweight champion's manager Camille Estephan. The pair have been…
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Mayweather and Maidana to fight for two-weight WBC titles
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather's request to put both his WBC welterweight and light-middleweight titles on the line this fall has been predictably accepted by World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman. Back on July 11,…
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Bundrage and Segura handed title chances in Mexico
By Phil D. Jay
Cornelius 'K9' Bundrage will get the chance to win back his coveted IBF light-middleweight title when the American challenges Carlos Molina on October 11 in Cancun, Mexico. The 41 year-old, who lost…