Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Ellerbe still hunting Mayweather opponent for September 13
By Phil D. Jay
A second bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Marcos Maidana in the autumn may not be as cut and dried as first thought following the formal announcement of the pound for pound…
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Pacquiao v Marquez: Take Five
By Phil D. Jay
Juan Manuel Marquez set up a possible fight in Macau, China with old rival Manny Pacquiao this coming November after the Mexican overcame a scare in the ninth round to defeat Mike…
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Arum talks Pacquiao v Marquez/Alvarado and working with De La Hoya
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has reiterated that he will offer the winner of Saturday night's welterweight clash between Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike Alvarado the chance to challenge star fighter Manny…
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Arum: If Khan goes back to Oscar we can talk Pacquiao fight
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has exclusively told WBN that a mega-fight between star fighter Manny Pacquiao and the rejuvenated Amir Khan could become a reality. Arum and Golden Boy's Oscar De…
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WBN Editor’s view: Floyd Mayweather still proving it to himself
By Phil D. Jay
At 45-0 and having beaten all bar one of the fighting superstars out there in the past 18 years, Floyd Mayweather still seems to have something to prove to himself as his…
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Schaefer on glove row: I?m told Mayweather and Maidana will fight
By Phil D. Jay
Rumours that the massive pay-per-view featuring Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana could be called off due to a disagreement over gloves have been addressed by Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer. The original…
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WBN Editor?s view: ?El Chino? Madaina – Otro n?mero para Mayweather?
By Phil D. Jay
Hardened Argentine Marcos Maidana goes into his defining night this weekend attempting to avoid becoming just 'Otro n?mero' (another number) on Floyd Mayweather Jr's perfect and seemingly impenetrable 45-0 record. The 30…
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Maidana guaranteed the same $1.5m purse as Khan for May 3
By Phil D. Jay
The purses for this Saturday's huge pay-per-view clash at the MGM Grand between Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana have been revealed this week as the fighter's go through their pre-fight rituals. It's…
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Block removed from Marcos Maidana?s Floyd Mayweather purse
By Phil D. Jay
A judge order preventing WBA welterweight champion Marcos Maidana gaining access to his substantial cheque for fighting Floyd Mayweather this weekend has been lifted, according to manager Sebastian Contursi. Maidana, 30, is…
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Maidana: After Mayweather, not even witchcraft will save Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
WBA welterweight champion Marcos Maidana is confident he can be the first to put a dent in Floyd Mayweather's invincible record on May 3 and has already set his sights on a…
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Bernard Hopkins: Making history daily
By Phil D. Jay
Each passing moment that Bernard Hopkins retains his IBF light-heavyweight championship, the self-titled 'Alien' is prolonging his seemingly insurmountable record of being the oldest fighter ever to hold a recognised world title.…
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Sanchez: Golovkin heading to 168, Chavez Jr. deal almost done
By Phil D. Jay
Gennady Golovkin's trainer Abel Sanchez has confirmed to WBN that the 160lb king is recharged and ready to move up to super-middleweight following the sad death of his father earlier this year.…
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WBN Preview: Pacquiao on course for Bradley repeat
By Phil D. Jay
Eight-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao has put in all his preparation as the Filipino gears up to reclaim the WBO welterweight title he first won when defeating Miguel Cotto back in 2009.…
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Matthew Hatton previews Manny Pacquiao v Timothy Bradley 2
By Phil D. Jay
Former European welterweight champion and IBO title challenger, Matthew Hatton has given his thoughts to WBN on the upcoming rematch pitting Manny Pacquiao against Timothy Bradley on Saturday night. he 32 year-old,…
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WBN Editor?s view: June 2012 and the sliding doors of Manny Pacquiao?s career
By Phil D. Jay
As the fallout from their first clash continues to rankle with those who witnessed it, Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley are well aware that they can ill-afford a similar ending to their…
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Pacquiao talks camp, open scoring, retiring a champion and Bradley KO
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao has spoken exclusively to WBN this week as the Filipino legend prepares for the biggest fight of his career so far against Timothy Bradley on Saturday night. The MGM Grand…
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Forbes talks Mayweather v Maidana, says Pacquiao only feasible challenger
By Phil D. Jay
Veteran fighter Steve '2 Pound' Forbes is backing Floyd Mayweather to put on another masterclass on May 3 in Las Vegas and says recent sparring partner Manny Pacquiao could be the only…
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Provodnikov ready to face Algieri, prefers and still wants Rios
By Phil D. Jay
WBO light-welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov is closer to naming his opponent for June 14 as the Russian prepares to put his title on the line for the first time since dethroning Mike…
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Hatton advises Khan: You?re too talented for Collazo, just box him
By Phil D. Jay
Former two-weight king Ricky Hatton is backing compatriot Amir Khan to come through a tough test against Luis Collazo on May 3, but only if the fledgling welterweight sticks to his boxing…
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Forbes talks Pacquiao sparring, doubts Mayweather mega-fight will happen
By Phil D. Jay
Steve '2 Pound' Forbes has been an integrel part of the Manny Pacquiao training camp of late as the former world champion gets to grips with the Filipino in sparring at the…