Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Who wants to see Pacquiao chase after Algieri on PPV? ? Provodnikov manager
By Phil D. Jay
Ruslan Provodnikov's manager Vadim Kornilov believes that his fighter is still in the running to face Manny Pacquiao in November, even though the tough Russian lost his WBO light-welterweight title to Chris…
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Beristain vows to continue following health scare, corners Vargas to victory
By Phil D. Jay
Respected rainer Ignacio Beristain made his first appearance in the corner since May 17 on Saturday night to assist his fighter Rey Vargas who won against Philippine Vergel "Superman" Nebran, retaining his…
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Provodnikov manager blasts Algieri scorecards, wants neutral rematch
By Phil D. Jay
Former WBO light-welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov was hard done by last weekend in losing his title belt, according to manager Vadim Kornilov who has condemned the judging of the fight. Algieri defeated…
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Mayweather rematch the most lucrative option for September
By Phil D. Jay
Current two-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather is continuing his silence over a possible next opponent and the list of names in the frame to oppose him on September 13 grows by the…
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WBC’s Sulaiman to meet WBA and IBF Presidents next week, WBO decline offer
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Council are set to sit down and brainstorm with the World Boxing Association and the International Boxing Federation in a bid to thrash out the best way for the…
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Questioning DeLuca?s mind-boggling Provodnikov 117 Algieri 109 scorecard
By Phil D. Jay
It rarely is focused upon once the dust settles on a shock result as most of the talk rightly turns to the eventual winner, but I cannot see past Max DeLuca's 117-109…
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Sampson Lewkowicz: If Sergio Martinez returns it will be in Argentina
By Phil D. Jay
Sergio Martinez's manager Sampson Lewkowicz has admitted that he is in the dark as to whether his fighter will want to make a comeback after the South American suffered a crushing defeat…
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Abregu insists he?s ready for Pacquiao, wants chance to prove it
By Phil D. Jay
Top welterweight contender Luis Carlos Abregu has sounded out Bob Arum after being named by the promoter as one of the fighters on the shortlist to face Manny Pacquiao in November. The…
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WBA mandatory/super/interim situations at 160 and 168lbs clarified
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Assocition Vice President Gilberto Mendoza has outlined to WBN the mandatory statuses of the middleweight and super-middleweight divisions as they stand. Confusion has reigned at 160lbs for some time following…
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Carl Froch weighing up four options, retirement is one
By Phil D. Jay
Unified super-middleweight champion Carl Froch is taking a break following his most prestigious career win and may never return if the right opportunity isn't forthcoming, says promoter Eddie Hearn. Speaking in his…
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Bob Arum confirms he was pulled from Lomachenko v Russell conference call
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has informed World Boxing News that he was halted from participating in Tuesday's media conference call to talk about fighter Vasyl Lomachenko's upcoming world title fight with…
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Cotto win hands Mayweather path to sixth-weight world title
By Phil D. Jay
A huge amount of possibilities have opened up in the wake of light-middleweight contender Miguel Cotto jumping up to 160 to claim the WBC title as the Puerto Rican cruised past veteran…
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Bob Arum on Cotto v Martinez catchweight, animosity and PPV expectations
By Phil D. Jay
Ahead of this weekend's history-making middleweight world title clash between Sergio Martinez and Miguel Cotto, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has given WBN his views on the imminent fight. he respected promoter,…
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Nigel Benn ?gob-smacked? at WBC ?Best Champion? belt honour
By Phil D. Jay
Former two-weight world champion Nigel Benn has revealed his delight and disbelief at being voted as one of the 'Best Champions' in a recent vote conducted by new World Boxing Council President…
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Arum: Marquez, Provodnikov, Abregu and GBP on Pacquiao shortlist
By Phil D. Jay
Influential boxing figure Bob Arum has exclusively revealed the names to WBN of the fighter's who stand a chance of opposing Manny Pacquiao on November 22nd in Macau, China. Arum, 82, outlined…
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Game Changer: Schaefer, Mayweather part from Golden Boy
By Phil D. Jay
ichard Schaefer has announced his decision to leave his position as Chief Executive Officer of Golden Boy after a decade of service to the big-time promotional outfit. The former Swiss banker has…
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Arum: No Khan, Canelo talks for Pacquiao, Marquez number one choice
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank boss Bob Arum has exclusively informed WBN that there has been no contact between him and Oscar De La Hoya over a potential fight between Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao.…
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Sturm backs Martinez over Cotto, open to future unification
By Phil D. Jay
IBF middleweight champion Felix Sturm believes that Sergio Martinez will have too much pace and power for Miguel Cotto on June 7 when the two highly-ranked fighters collide at Madison Square Garden.…
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WBN Editor?s view: Someone?s getting knocked out!
By Phil D. Jay
Adonis Stevenson embarks on his maiden voyage under the banner of Showtime tonight as the big-hitting Haitian-Canadian continues to ride the crest of his impressive 2013 wave. Rising to the top late…
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Manny Pacquiao v Ruslan Provodnikov getting closer, says Vadim Kornilov
By Phil D. Jay
A fight between stablemates Manny Pacquiao and Ruslan Provodnikov in November would become a distinct possibility if Juan Manuel Marquez was unreceptive to advances of fighting his old rival for a fifth…