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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 6h

The Justice for Arturo Gatti Jr. Fund is approaching its target after a vital $10K donation. Sofia Gatti, is looking to bring in an investigative team.

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Justice for Arturo Gatti Jr Fund Nears Goal After Major $10K Donation - World Boxing News

The Justice for Arturo Gatti Jr. Fund nears its $28k goal after a $10k spit donation from World Gym owner Michael Sanciprian.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 7h

The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act is ripping the sport apart after a key vote in California. The APBC and Nico Ali Walsh are dead against the changes.

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‘Abomination’: Boxing Commissions Revolt as Ali Family Divided Over Revival Act - World Boxing News

Dana White’s Zuffa-backed ‘Ali Revival Act’ (H.R. 4624) is a threat to boxing, warns APBC, as Nico Ali Walsh slams the bill backed by Lonnie Ali.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 10h

Kell Brook is coming out of retirement for one reason: to honor the legacy of his friend Ricky Hatton by taking the Dubai fight.

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Kell Brook Honors Fallen Friend Ricky Hatton in WBC Belt Showdown - World Boxing News

Kell Brook will honor the late Ricky Hatton’s legacy in the most fitting way possible—by stepping into the ring where his friend and fellow British icon was

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 11h

Odel Kamara is turning World Championship bronze disappointment into fuel for a 2028 Olympic Gold mission.

He's the frontrunner for Team GB and has "complete confidence" he'll qualify.

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UK star Odel Kamara turns World bronze into Olympic gold determination - World Boxing News

Boxing prospect Odel Kamara opens up on his World Championship bronze, vowing to target Olympic Gold for Team GB in 2028.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 12h

Dante Stone was the USA's last man standing, but his dream ended in Riyadh. Argentina's Kevin Ramírez prevailed in a split-decision thriller to reach the WBC Grand Prix final.

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Ramirez Shocks Stone, Eight Advance to WBC Grand Prix Finals - World Boxing News

The WBC Grand Prix semi-finals concluded with USA's last hope, Dante Stone, falling to Kevin Ramírez as eight contenders reach the final.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 14h

WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has reacted to Paulie Malignaggi’s heartbreaking hospital injuries following his bare-knuckle fight.

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WBC President Heartbroken by Paulie Malignaggi’s Hospital Injuries - World Boxing News

WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman reacts with deep sadness to Paulie Malignaggi's severe bare-knuckle injuries and his shocking hospital ordeal.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 17h

BoxRec created the "Hybrid Professional" category just for the controversial Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight, but will it legitimize the spectacle?

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New Category Created to Legitimize Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis - World Boxing News

BoxRec introduces "Hybrid Professional" for the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis exhibition, preserving the result without affecting official records.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 1d

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk reveals the truth about the photos of him holding a rifle on the frontline:

"I may have picked up a gun, but that doesn’t mean I would use it. I never shot anyone."

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Oleksandr Usyk Reveals the Truth About His Role During the War - World Boxing News

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk speaks out on his decision to leave the frontline and what the Ukrainian soldiers asked him to do instead.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 1d

Paulie Malignaggi got the win in his bareknuckle return, but the cost was brutal. He was left nearly blind in one eye after an in-fight poke and with badly swollen hands again.

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Paulie Malignaggi Left Blind and Severely Swollen After BKB Win - World Boxing News

Paulie Malignaggi won his BKB comeback against Tyler Goodjohn via split decision despite a severe eye poke that left him "nearly blind.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 1d

Avtandil Khurtsidze is back in the ring for the second time after a 2017 RICO conviction & a violent prison stabbing. His comeback story may have ended in a lowly draw at 46.

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Avtandil Khurtsidze: From Prison Stabbing Rampage to Brooklyn Draw - World Boxing News

Former world-ranked boxer Avtandil Khurtsidze fought to a draw in Brooklyn after a 2017 RICO conviction and a violent prison stabbing.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 1d

Danny Garcia delivered a devastating one-punch KO in his 'Farewell to Brooklyn' fight, but the two-division champion is now hinting he might not be done yet.

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Danny Garcia ‘doesn’t know if he’s done’ after vintage one-punch KO - World Boxing News

Danny Garcia flattened Danny Gonzalez with a one-punch KO at Barclays Center. "I don't know if I'm done yet," said the former champ.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 2d

Turki Alalshikh promised boxing fans that the PPV model was dead. Now, David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde is a $59.99 Pay-Per-View. It is an absolute stunner for the fans.

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Turki’s Free PPV Promise Blows Up in $59.99 Stunner - World Boxing News

Fans erupt after DAZN sets a $59.99 PPV for David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde, contradicting Turki Alalshikh's promise to end the PPV model.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 2d

Manny Pacquiao's team is focused on Rolly Romero despite the WBA ruling.

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“Viva Rolly for the WBA”: Pacquiao defiant as ruling threatens Romero plans - World Boxing News

Manny Pacquiao’s team informs WBN that Rolly Romero remains the target, despite a WBA mandatory order putting the title in jeopardy.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 3d

World Boxing News Exclusives to come with Boxing legend Micky Ward and Young UK star and World Amateur Silver Medalist Odel Kamara.

The pair spoke to WBN on Friday with articles to follow.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 3d

Good chat with Liverpool's amateur star Odel Kamara for WBN today. Exclusives to come on https://www.worldbox... in the coming days.

The World Silver medalist discusses his future, goals, and sparring with @chriseubankjr in Dubai.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 3d

Oleksandr Usyk's massive career update as the undisputed champion reveals his plan to fight until 41.

The core contenders for his final four bouts come from a pool of six.

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Mandatory Chaos: Three More Years of Usyk - World Boxing News

Oleksandr Usyk plans to fight until he is 41. WBN breaks down the four most likely heavyweights, including Tyson Fury and Moses Itauma.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 3d

42-0 Abel Mendoza earns a PBC deal for the chance to silence criticism over his record.

The super lightweight is confident he will "prove the whole world wrong!"

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PBC Signs Abel Mendoza — 42-0 Boxer 'About to Get Exposed' - World Boxing News

Undefeated boxer Abel Mendoza (42-0) has signed with Al Haymon's PBC, leading many to believe his padded record will be 'exposed' at 140lbs.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 3d

My Exclusive with Indistry Media, the producers and principal investors behind Manny Pacquiao's 2026 return.

Co-founder Erroll Angara told me fans can expect an event "unlike anything before."

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WBN learns Manny Pacquiao's next fight will be ‘unlike anything before’ - World Boxing News

World Boxing News reports Indistry Media reveals what fans can expect from Manny Pacquiao’s 2026 return — an event “unlike anything before.”

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 4d

Anderson Silva facing old rival Chris Weidman on the Jake Paul undercard could set the stage for a rematch between Silva and Paul.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 4d

The BBC's big return to primetime boxing has hit new turbulence, with the Clarke vs. TKV British Heavyweight Title fight rescheduled and now clashing with second rival promoter's card.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 4d

Manny Pacquiao's incredible performance against Mario Barrios has seen the legend climb into the Top 5 of the WBN all-time rankings.

His longevity defies history.

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All Time Top 10 Boxers: Manny Pacquiao Makes Historic Climb - World Boxing News

Manny Pacquiao vaults in the all-time rankings after his spectacular majority draw against Mario Barrios at age 46, cementing his legendary status.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 4d

Moses Itauma's mandatory WBA title fight has been delayed for months after Kubrat Pulev secured a voluntary defense against Murat Gassiev.

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Moses Itauma Heavyweight Title Fight Order Delayed Months - World Boxing News

Moses Itauma's WBA mandatory is delayed months after Kubrat Pulev secured a title defense against Murat Gassiev, leaving plans uncertain

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 4d

The final layer of sadness in the Ricky Hatton tragedy has been confirmed by the coroner with the provisional cause of death.

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Ricky Hatton's Cause of Death Brings Fresh Layer of Sadness - World Boxing News

The tragic cause of death for boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been revealed as the inquest opens, detailing how the beloved fighter's life ended.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 5d

The WBA has ordered Kubrat Pulev to defend his secondary heavyweight title against Moses Itauma, opening the door for a potential record-breaking achievement by the rising British star.

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Mike Tyson’s Youngest Heavyweight Record Holds — Patterson vs Itauma Debate Ignites - World Boxing News

Moses Itauma could challenge Kubrat Pulev for the heavyweight title, breaking age records. Debate over Mike Tyson and Floyd Patterson heats up.

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Phil Jay [World Boxing News] @philjwbn.bsky.social · 5d

The official Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis card is confirmed with a twist. The Florida commission has approved an AI judge to officially score the main event.

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Full Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis Card Set With AI Judge - World Boxing News

The full card for Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis is set for Nov. 14. An AI judge will officially score the main event alongside two humans.

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