Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Pacquiao wants Mayweather, he?s the only one that can counter him! – Koncz
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao's advisor Michael Koncz had told WBN that the Filipino is ready and willing to face Floyd Mayweather and believes the former world champion can cause the pound for pound king…
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WBN Preview: Mayweather and Matthysse to star at the MGM
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather on points is where the smart money will be going with the bookies as the American fighting legend prepares to take on his greatest challenger since Oscar De La Hoya…
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Matthew Hatton: Making 152 will hurt, but Canelo can edge out Floyd
By Phil D. Jay
Newly-retired former world welterweight title challenger 'Magic' Matthew Hatton believes former opponent Saul Alvarez has the tools to pull off a shock victory this weekend when the Mexican squares up to the…
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Canelo faces potentially damaging weight-loss in final week
By Phil D. Jay
Saul Alvarez scaled 157.4lbs at the WBC's mandatory seven-day check weigh-in and now faces the prospect of a final week of further dieting and boiling down as the Mexican attempts to make…
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Floyd Mayweather prepares to expose the hype once again
By Phil D. Jay
The greatest fighter of his generation Floyd Mayweather Jr. has heard it all before as yet another touted pretender to his throne is put forward for a huge Las Vegas match-up in…
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Sulaiman reaffirms decision not to strip Vitali, won?t rule out interim for Stiverne
By Phil D. Jay
WBC President Jose Sulaiman has reiterated his stance to WBN on current heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko's position as confusion over his reign as title holder continues. Previously, Sulaiman told WBN that Vitali…
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Hopkins v Murat switched to avoid Alvarado v Provodnikov clash
By Phil D. Jay
Bernard Hopkins' first defence of the IBF light-heavyweight title will now take place on October 26 as Showtime reshuffle their schedule following the formal announcement of Mike Alvarado v Ruslan Provodnikov on…
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Mayweather v Alvarez: Impenetrable defence v Ferocious attack
By Phil D. Jay
The world's greatest fighter of his generation, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is just a month away from potentially extending his perfect record to 45-0 when the American takes on Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in…
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World Boxing News – Mayweather v Canelo: Al Bernstein talks mind games, records and strategy
By Phil D. Jay
Respected broadcaster Al Bernstein has been talking to WBN this week to give his views on Floyd Mayweather v Saul Alvarez on the back of their recent and considerable promotional tour of…
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GGG trainer: All considered who would take the fight, Murray in the UK possible
By Phil D. Jay
Middleweight puncher Gennady Golovkin's trainer Abel Sanchez has explained to WBN that a fight with Martin Murray in Britain is one of the possibilities being considered by his fighter on the back…
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Koncz: If Pacquiao is a has-been, you?d think Mayweather would jump at the fight
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao's advisor Michael Koncz has exclusively spoken to WBN on the recent comments made by Floyd Mayweather Jr. about the Filipino during the press tour to promote his fight with Saul…
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Mayweather comments push Pacquiao fight even further away
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. described one-time arch-rival Manny Pacquiao as a shot fighter at a recent press conference in San Antonio as the two-weight reigning world champion continues to promote his…
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Arum: Pacquiao?s US return is about numbers, Manila fight is also possible
By Phil D. Jay
Promoter Bob Arum has refused to rule out a potential return to the United States for China-bound welterweight star Manny Pacquiao following previous reports that the Congressman would never fight there again.…
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WBN Preview: Title-less Garcia fights for 130lb chance versus ?Juanma?
By Phil D. Jay
Whatever happens tonight when Mikey Garcia faces off against Juan Manuel Lopez in Dallas, Texas, the Oxnard fighter is certain to become a welcome addition to the super-featherweight division in the not…
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Peter Fury confirms Fury v Haye discussions for September/October bout
By Phil D. Jay
Trainer Peter Fury has told WBN that talks are continuing between his nephew Tyson and former world heavyweight champion David Haye for a UK clash in September or October of this year.…
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Mayweather v Canelo: 875,000 reasons why ?Money? needs Alvarez
By Phil D. Jay
Just one fight into his six-fight deal with Showtime and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is already feeling the pressure after Forbes reported that the pound for pound king's latest bout with Robert Guerrero…
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Mayweather v Canelo: 875,000 reasons why ?Money? needs Alvarez
By Phil D. Jay
Just one fight into his six-fight deal with Showtime and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is already feeling the pressure after Forbes reported that the pound for pound king's latest bout with Robert Guerrero…
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Alexander and Khan edge closer to ?Mayweather eliminator? in Dubai
By Phil D. Jay
IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander is set to put his title belt on the line against one-time 140lb king Amir Khan on December 7, according to The Daily Mail's Jeff Powell. American…
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Schaefer: Ink dry on Floyd v Canelo, but Garcia-Matthysse will never be support
By Phil D. Jay
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has told World Boxing News that the ink is now dry on the contracts for Floyd Mayweather v Saul Alvarez in September as the two champions…
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Koncz says Mayweather v Pacquiao won?t happen, talks Rios and retirement
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao advisor Michael Koncz has told WBN of his belief that boxing fans may never have their burning desire to see the 'Pacman' share a ring with pound for pound king…