Leo Reyes
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Johnriel Casimero lucky to be part of Golovkin-Brook fight card
By Leo Reyes
IBF Flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero is lucky to have been chosen as part of the highly anticipated title fight between Gennady Golovkin and Kell Brook on Sept. 10 at The O2 Arena,…
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Op-Ed: Why Jessie Vargas KO plan wont work with Manny Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes
Less than a week after Manny Pacquiao announced his decision to face Jessie Vargas in the ring on Nov. 5 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, the 27-year-old…
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Professional boxers fail to enter medal round in Rio Olympics
By Leo Reyes
At least three professional boxers who joined the Rio Olympics boxing competition to seek elusive medals for their respective countries, failed to enter the medal round in the ongoing competition. Thailand's entry…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch inevitable in 2017
By Leo Reyes
With Manny Pacquiao's confirmation on Tuesday that he will resume fighting, starting with his upcoming fight against Jessie Vargas on Nov. 5, a rematch with unbeaten Floyd Mayweather seems inevitable in 2017.…
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Antonio Margarito aims to derail Alvarez’ 9-fight winning streak
By Leo Reyes
Former WBA, WBO and IBF welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is confident he can derail Ramon Alvarez's nine-fight winning streak when they face each other in the ring on Saturday, Aug. 13 at…
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Andre Ward seals fight with Kovalev after shutout win over Brand
By Leo Reyes
Former unified WBA, WBC and Ring Magazine middleweight champion Andre Ward has cleared the hurdle for his upcoming fight against Sergey Kovalev after his near shutout win over Alexander Brand Saturday night…
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Filipino Rio Olympics qualifiers Suarez, Ladon ready to rumble
By Leo Reyes
Two Filipino qualifiers for boxing competition in the ongoing Rio Olympics will collide with their respective foes in the next two days with Charly Suarez going up against Joe Cordina of Great…
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Amir Khan struggling to come back after loss to Alvarez
By Leo Reyes
While Amir Khan has several options for a comeback fight after his devastating loss to Canelo Alvarez last May 7 at the T. Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, it seems the…
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Nonito Donaire talks about moving up again to 126 pounds
By Leo Reyes
WBO super bantamweight titlist Nonito Donaire seems unhappy about his mandatory fight against unbeaten Jessie Magadaleno which is yet to be finalized because he prefers a fight that will give him another…
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Op-Ed: Bob Arum likely to ask Manny Pacquiao to endorse Hillary Clinton
By Leo Reyes
Boxing promoter Bob Arum is flying to Manila in the coming week purportedly to discuss the details of Manny Pacquiao's upcoming fight but there are indications that US presidential bet Hillary Clinton…
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Op-Ed: Ward has no business facing Kovalev if he can’t beat Brand
By Leo Reyes
Former unified WBA, WBC and Ring magazine middleweight champion Andre Ward is set to face Alexander Brand of Colombia in a tune up fight on Saturday against Sergey Kovalev for the WBA,…
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Why Carl Frampton declined Guillermo Rigondeaux’s fight call
By Leo Reyes
With his majority decision win over Leo Santa Cruz Saturday night in New York City, Carl Frampton suddenly becomes the target of challengers who are looking for lucrative fights and one of…
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Pacquiao likely to face Vargas for Nov. 5 return fight
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao is likely to face WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas on Nov. 5 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada instead of WBO light welterweight titlist Terence Crawford…
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Juan Manuel Marquez rejects Cotto fight on weight issues
By Leo Reyes
Mexican boxing star Juan Manuel Marquez has finally rejected the proposed fight against Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico due to disagreement by the parties on weight issues after Marquez set the limit…
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Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch is dream come true for Freddie Roach
By Leo Reyes
Seven-time BWAA Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach is hopeful a Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch would still happen despite reports from Mayweather's camp that the unbeaten champ isn't in the mood to continue fighting…
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Roman Gonzalez targets 46th win against Carlos Cuadras
By Leo Reyes
Unbeaten pound for pound king Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez has finally moved up to the Jr. Bantamweight limit of 115 pounds to face unbeaten Mexican titlist Carlos Cuadras on Sept.10 at the Forum…
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Op-Ed: Why Crawford will regret facing Pacquiao at 140 pounds
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao has long been waiting for the opportunity to fight again at his natural fighting weight of 140 pounds and if it is true that Terence Crawford wants to face him…
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Pacquiao-Crawford showdown looms as Crawford wins over Postol
By Leo Reyes
WBO light welterweight champion Terence Crawford looms as Manny Pacquiao's next opponent after his convincing unanimous decision win over Ukrainian challenger Viktor Postol Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in…
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Senate president clears Manny Pacquiao to fight again
By Leo Reyes
Philippine senate president Franklin Dillon has confirmed that neophyte senator Manny Pacquiao sought his permission to fight again following Bob Arum's disclosure that he has reserved a fight date and venue for…
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Op-Ed: Why Postol won’t face Pacquiao despite possible win over Crawford
By Leo Reyes
Viktor Postol has a very good chance of beating Terence Crawford Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. But even if he pulls off the upset, it…