Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Manny Pacquiao Next in Line for Devin Haney Title Shot at 47
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao has emerged as the logical next challenger for Devin Haney after Keyshawn Davis rejected the WBO purse bid terms, opening the door to one of the biggest championship fights boxing…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 Waits on ‘Floyd Time’
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather said the Manny Pacquiao rematch should be done within 48 hours on May 7. Almost a month later, Pacquiao’s side is still waiting on “Floyd Time.” Mayweather made the comments…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao II Winner Could Face Ryan Garcia for WBC Title
By Phil D. Jay
If Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao decides to pursue one more run at 147 after September 19, the WBC’s internal rules could place the welterweight title directly in play for 2027. Ryan…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao III Not Ruled Out After 11-Year Wait
By Phil D. Jay
It took eleven years to get Mayweather–Pacquiao II over the line, and the wait created a simple reality in boxing: the rematch became a permanent rumor until it suddenly became a real…
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Infrastructure, Not Hype, Finally Aligned Mayweather–Pacquiao II
By Phil D. Jay
For more than a decade, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao II has felt inevitable — just never executable. Demand was never the issue. Infrastructure was. On September 19 in Las Vegas, Floyd…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II: The Vacant WBC Title Scenario
By Phil D. Jay
When the World Boxing Council named Floyd Mayweather “Champion Emeritus” in 2015, it wasn’t simply a farewell gesture. It was a governance move that created a structural lever the WBC can still…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao II Netflix Option, Promoter Reveals Key Plans
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News can exclusively reveal fresh updates on the upcoming Mayweather vs Pacquiao II, including potential Netflix distribution and fan-first experiences. The rematch is targeting a late spring timeframe, and organizers…
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WBN Reveals 2025 Fighter of the Year Nominees — Crawford, Usyk, Pacquiao & More
By Phil D. Jay
It’s that time of year again: World Boxing News proudly reveals the nominees for our 2025 Fighter of the Year award. This year’s list features eight elite fighters in what has been…
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Pacquiao Agrees Spring Rematch, Mayweather Terms Still Pending
By Phil D. Jay
The biggest comeback of the decade is moving: WBN can exclusively reveal that Floyd Mayweather, returning to the ring after eight years, and Manny Pacquiao, approaching 47, have mutually agreed to meet…
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MayPac 2 is On: Mayweather vs Pacquiao Rematch Confirmation Imminent
By Phil D. Jay
MayPac 2 is ON! World Boxing News can exclusively reveal that the long-awaited rematch is closer than ever, with momentum hitting a decade-high peak. A senior insider directly involved in the negotiations…
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Eman Bacosa on Pacquiao Legacy, Mayweather 2 & Future Ambitions
By Phil D. Jay
Eman Bacosa, son of Manny Pacquiao, is making waves in the lightweight ranks after moving to eight undefeated with his father ringside. The rising star spoke exclusively to World Boxing News as…
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John Riel Casimero Summoned to GAB Hearing Amid Fixing Probe
By Phil D. Jay
The controversy surrounding John Riel Casimero has deepened, with the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) ordering the Filipino boxer and his brother Jason Casimero to appear for a formal hearing within five…
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Casimero Faces Fight-Fixing Inquiry; Sean Gibbons Calls Career Decisions ‘Dumb, Dumb’
By Phil D. Jay
Controversy has hit the boxing world squarely once again. The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) announced it will investigate alleged fight-fixing in John Riel Casimero’s recent featherweight bout in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. GAB…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: Date and Venue Set for 2026 Rematch
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather, boxing’s undefeated icon, sits at the very top of the conversation as fans and promoters anticipate what could be the most lucrative rematch in combat sports history. Talks have confirmed…
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Manny Pacquiao linked to Top Rank super-fight amid PBC crisis
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao’s long-anticipated return to world title contention is in serious doubt — with suggestions the Filipino legend could now be eyeing a shock reunion with Bob Arum’s Top Rank following developments…
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Manny Pacquiao Pushed to January as Cruz vs Roach Takes December Slot
By Phil D. Jay
The proposed clash between all-time legend Manny Pacquiao and the polarizing WBA Welterweight Champion Rolando’ Rolly’ Romero is now finalizing for January, WBN can report. The final negotiations, first reported by WBN…
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Pacquiao confirms WBN report, Final Negotiations with Rolly Romero
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has confirmed he is in the ‘final stages of negotiations’ for the world title challenge, just as World Boxing News was first to report, for a sensational world…
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EXCLUSIVE: Manny Pacquiao wants Rolly Romero, not Mario Barrios
By Phil D. Jay
EXCLUSIVE | Manny Pacquiao bids to continue his remarkable comeback trail in his late forties, but right now Mario Barrios isn’t his first choice, WBN can confirm. In an exclusive conversation with…
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Tim Bradley still insists he beat Manny Pacquiao despite losing all three
By Phil D. Jay
Former two-weight world champion Timothy Bradley has once again stood by his controversial claim that he beat Manny Pacquiao in their first meeting, despite almost universal consensus to the contrary. The 2012…
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Judges who robbed Manny Pacquiao selected for Canelo vs Crawford
By Phil D. Jay
The three judges who left Manny Pacquiao without a history-making victory against Mario Barrios are now confirmed to score Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford on September 13 in Las Vegas. In a…