Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Arum: Pacquiao-Bradley v Marquez-Alvarado agreed in principle for the fall
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank President Bob Arum has exclusively informed WBN that arrangements are already in place for the winner of the upcoming fights between Manny Pacquiao, Timothy Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike…
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WBN Editor?s view: Maidana?s moment
By Phil D. Jay
ll eyes will be on Argentine hardman Marcos Maidana on May 3 as the WBA welterweight champion becomes the 46th fighter to challenge world number one Floyd Mayweather's unblemished record. The 30…
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Mayweather to Khan: Beat Broner and I?ll fight you
By Phil D. Jay
Britain's Amir Khan has been given an incentive by Floyd Mayweather Jr. to finally share a ring with the world's best fighter if the former Olympic star can come through Adrien Broner…
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Devon Alexander: I?ll still fight Amir Khan
By Phil D. Jay
Two-weight world title holder Devon Alexander has exclusively told WBN that a fight with Amir Khan remains possible this year despite the Briton pulling out of a scheduled clash in December. The…
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Maidana still in the running for Mayweather, plans Haymon talks – Manager
By Phil D. Jay
WBA welterweight champion Marcos Maidana continues to hold out of hope of being granted a big money unification with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 3, even after rival Amir Khan took victory…
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Bob Arum confirms he’s working on JM Marquez v Mike Alvarado
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank boss Bob Arum has revealed to World Boxing News that he is currently making moves to pit former world champions Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike Alvarado against each other on…
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Provodnikov v Marquez a no-go, we?ll fight Rios if he can hit 140 ? Kornilov
By Phil D. Jay
Ruslan Provodnikov's manager Vadim Kornilov has revealed to WBN that a fight with Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez has failed to get off the ground as the 'Siberian Rocky' scouts his next…
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Arum eyes Vetyeka v Donaire for WBA featherweight belt
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank boss Bob Arum has confirmed to World Boxing News that moves are being made for Filipino star Nonito Donaire to challenge South African Simpiwe Vetkeya for his WBA and IBO…
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WBN Editor?s view: Bradley aiming to overturn Pacquiao loss on April 12
By Phil D. Jay
Tim Bradley finally gets the chance to erase the terrible memory of his first fight with Manny Pacquiao when the American squares-up to the Filipino legend again on April 12 at the…
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Angulo: My target is Canelo?s chin, toe-to-toe is in everyone?s favour
By Phil D. Jay
Rugged Mexican Alfredo Angulo will find himself sharing the ring with dangerous compatriot Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez on March 8 in Las Vegas, having confirmed to WBN that he isn't about to change…
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WBC on 154lb title rumours: Mayweather stays champion, Angulo not ranked and lost
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Council have outlined the situation regarding the light-middleweight title following reports that Saul Alvarez and Alfredo Angulo could fight for the vacant belt on March 8. WBC Executive Secretary…
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WBC to make ruling on title if Sergio Martinez wants Miguel Cotto defence
By Phil D. Jay
Acting head of the World Boxing Council Mauricio Sulaiman has explained the situation regarding their middleweight title after the announcement that Marco Antonio Rubio will face Domineco Spada for the interim version.…
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Provodnikov focusing on Marquez, Pacquiao remains a possibility
By Phil D. Jay
WBO light-welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov is hoping to seal a fight with Juan Manuel Marquez in the spring as the Russian prioritises 'Dinamita' above a clash with stablemate Manny Pacquiao. The 29…
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Fan majority collective in protest of Mayweather v Khan
By Phil D. Jay
Irate boxing fans have spoken via various mediums and one thing stands abundantly clear above all else....Floyd Mayweather v Amir Khan is not the fight that the overwhelming majority want to see.…
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Promoters and TV discussing Pacquiao v Provodnikov for 2014
By Phil D. Jay
WBN can exclusively reveal that contact has been made regarding a fight between Manny Pacquiao and occasional training partner Ruslan Provodnikov either for the spring or fall of next year. According to…
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WBC set spring date for Mayweather v Pacquiao mandatory discussions
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Council have revealed to WBN that the current situation regarding welterweight title holder Floyd Mayweather Jr and new number one contender Manny Pacquiao is on hold until early in…
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Brandon Rios speaks exclusively to WBN on failed VADA testing reports
By Phil D. Jay
Former world lightweight champion Brandon Rios has opened up to WBN after several news stories printed that the fighter could face sanctions over a failed drug test for his November clash with…
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WBC: Mayweather in voluntary phase, Pacquiao #1 ranking irrelevant
By Phil D. Jay
The news that Manny Pacquiao has been given the number one welterweight ranking with the World Boxing Council has been greeted with cheers by those who long for a fight with current…
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?Pacquiao fight would be Provodnikov?s last choice? ? manager
By Phil D. Jay
Vadim Kornilov, the manager current WBO light-welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov, has dismissed recent reports that the Russian wants to face stablemate Manny Pacquiao next. There has been some suggestions that Provodnikov was…
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Sanchez: Golovkin will switch weight for Mayweather or Ward, KO?s them both late
By Phil D. Jay
Reigning middleweight king Gennady Golovkin is ready to go up to 168lbs or down to 154lbs to face either Andre Ward or Floyd Mayweather Jr in the future, trainer Abel Sanchez has…