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Phil Jay

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As seen in: World Boxing News, Bleacher Report, Liverpool Echo, World Boxing Council, Boxing Scene, World Boxing Organization
Covers:  Boxing News, Live Boxing Scorecards, Boxing Analysis
Editor-in-Chief, World Boxing News (WBN) Reporting and publishing boxing news since Boxing writer, analyst, scorer, and exclusive interviews for fifteen years.

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Phil Jay’s Biography

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Having founded World Boxing News in 2010, I have extensive knowledge of boxing and the inner workings of the sport. Accepted as members of the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Sports Journalists Association, my previous experience includes writing for local newspapers, collaborating with Boxing Scene, and being cited by the BBC, Sky Sports, Forbes, DAZN, The Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph and many others. I have years of breaking boxing news behind me and remain a trusted source for a…

Phil Jay’s Journalist Portfolio

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Exclusive: Mike Tyson return 'not a real boxing match' - Boente - World Boxing News

Exclusive: Mike Tyson return 'not a real boxing match' - Boente - World Boxing News

Former Klitschko brothers' manager Bernd Boente spoke to World Boxing News about Mike Tyson's return at 58.

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The History of the Lineal Heavyweight Championship: 1885 - 2024 - World Boxing News

The History of the Lineal Heavyweight Championship: 1885 - 2024 - World Boxing News

World Boxing News provides the complete history of the Lineal World Heavyweight Championship from 1885 to 202…

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World Exclusive: Fury step aside for Wilder ruled out - World Boxing News

World Exclusive: Fury step aside for Wilder ruled out - World Boxing News

In a world exclusive interview with Bob Arum, WBN has been informed Tyson Fury will face Deontay Wilder immed…

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Exclusive: Mike Tyson warned by Holyfield destroyer Vitor Belfort - World Boxing News

Exclusive: Mike Tyson warned by Holyfield destroyer Vitor Belfort - World Boxing News

Vitor Belfort spoke to World Boxing News in an exclusive interview to discuss the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fig…

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Oscar De La Hoya: The Golden Years [1989 - 2009] - World Boxing News

Oscar De La Hoya: The Golden Years [1989 - 2009] - World Boxing News

World Boxing News looks at 'The Golden Years' of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya during two decades between 19…

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World Exclusive: Usyk promoter confirms IBF exception intent - World Boxing News

World Exclusive: Usyk promoter confirms IBF exception intent - World Boxing News

Oleksandr Usyk's promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, informed World Boxing News that the undisputed champion will r…

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Articles

Oscar De La Hoya Says He ‘Walked Into a Buzzsaw’ at ‘Corrupt’ Senate Hearing

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By Phil Jay Verified
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Oscar De La Hoya has accused the Muhammad Ali Act Senate hearing of being “scripted” and “corrupt” following his testimony in Washington D.C. The Golden Boy promoter did not hold back after appearing before lawmakers on Wednesday, claiming the process was already leaning in one direction before any arguments were made. “Yo, what’s up guys? Just got back from Washington D.C. I am super tired. Clapback will continue next week, but I do want to thank Nico Ali Walsh.
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Johnny Nelson, Prince Naseem Escalate 1990s Ingle Gym Rift

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Johnny Nelson and Prince Naseem have taken their long-running feud public once again, airing their dirty boxing laundry out in the open in a tit-for-tat exchange on talkSPORT. Nelson hit back at Hamed after being labeled a “snake,” dismissing the comments and questioning the behavior of his fellow Sheffield native. “This kid is delusional,” Nelson stated.
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Floyd Mayweather Confirms Next Fight — Tyson Dropped as Pacquiao Plans Stall

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Floyd Mayweather has confirmed his next fight — and in doing so, has left both Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao plans hanging. Mayweather will face Mike Zambidis in Athens, Greece on June 27, locking in an exhibition that had previously only been hinted at on social media. Mayweather has gone in a different direction — one that carries no risk to his 50-0 record. This one is real. The others never got that far.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

World Boxing News Editor.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No.

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Awards

BWAA Honorable Mention

2020 - BWAA Boxing Column

In the boxing column category, World Boxing News Editor Phil Jay was given an honorable mention for his “MIKE TYSON, YOUTUBERS, AND THE POPULARITY OF AN IMPURE BOXING SPECTACLE” musings.

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