Leo Reyes
932 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Freddie Roach hoping cure for Parkinson disease will come sooner
By Leo Reyes
Seven-time BWAA 'Trainer of the Year' Freddie Roach is looking forward to the day when medical scientists will find cure for thousands of people afflicted with Parkinson's disease including himself. Like legendary…
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr impresses Freddie Roach with new work ethic
By Leo Reyes
Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. has impressed his trainer Freddie Roach with his perfect attendance since he started training at the Wild Card Gym for his return fight after…
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Why Muhammad Ali matters to Filipino boxing fans
By Leo Reyes
The passing of boxing legend Muhammad Ali following his long and difficult battle with Parkinson's disease brought sadness to Filipinos in general and Filipino boxing fans in particular as they reminisce on…
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Pacquiao to help create Department of Sports in the Philippines
By Leo Reyes
Philippine senator-elect Manny Pacquiao is set to work on the creation of the Department of Sports once he is sworn into office on June 30, 2016 to serve a six-year term along…
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AIBA ruling to allow pro boxing in Olympics draws mixed reaction
By Leo Reyes
The recent ruling of The International Boxing Association, (popularly known as AIBA), the ruling body of amateur boxing, on the inclusion of pro boxing in the next Rio Olympics drew mixed reaction…
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Op-Ed: Arum, Mayweather start hype for ‘Fight of the Century’ remake
By Leo Reyes
The reported Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch talks got the needed boost as Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum and Mayweather's adviser Al Haymon have reportedly settled their differences to pave the way for their fighters to…
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Crawford-Postol bout loaded with elite fighters in undercard
By Leo Reyes
The upcoming light welterweight unification fight between WBO Light Welterweight champion Terence Crawford and WBC Light Welterweight titlist Viktor Postol may be headed for a box office hit with the disclosure of…
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Sergey Kovalev takes tune up bout ahead of Andre Ward fight
By Leo Reyes
Unbeaten Russian light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev is going home to Russia to face Malawian challenger Isaac Chilemba in a tune-up fight for his much-awaited clash with unbeaten light heavyweight challenger Andre…
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Op-Ed: Time for Donnie Nietes to monetize soaring popularity
By Leo Reyes
Longest reigning Filipino world boxing champion Donnie Nietes needs to seize the moment and monetize his soaring popularity after a very impressive performance against tough challenger Raul Garcia of Mexico Saturday night…
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Avanesyan derails Mosley’s planned title fight with points win
By Leo Reyes
Former WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley could have earned another world title fight if he won his third straight fight against Russian welterweight challenger David Avanesyan Saturday night at the Gila River…
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Why Pacquiao declined offer to compete in Rio Olympics
By Leo Reyes
Retired boxing star and Philippine senator-elect Manny Pacquiao has finally decided to abort his plan to compete in the upcoming Rio Olympics following his consultation with constituents about his planned participation while…
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Op-Ed: Nietes needs to focus on Juan Estrada after clash with Garcia
By Leo Reyes
Longest-reigning Filipino world boxing champion Donnie Nietes is now looking past Mexican Raul Garcia who is facing him Saturday night in Bacolod City, Philippines as he aims to clinch a lucrative fight…
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Op-Ed: Why Viktor Postol could halt Terence Crawford’s winning streak
By Leo Reyes
Unbeaten Ukrainian boxer Viktor Postol has what it takes to end Terence Crawford's 28-fight winning streak when they collide on July 23 in a pay-per-view fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena,…
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Why Mexican boxers anxious about facing Donnie Nietes
By Leo Reyes
WBO Light Flyweight champion Donnie Nietes aims to bolster his 14-0 winning streak against Mexican opponents when he squares off with another Mexican challenger Raul "Rayito" Garcia next weekend at the La…
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Op-Ed: Why Rio Olympics is good for Pacquiao and country
By Leo Reyes
Senator-elect and Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao is aware of possible backlash he will get from his critics if he makes an arbitrary decision to compete for gold in the upcoming Rio…
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Pacquiao noncommittal on senate attendance
By Leo Reyes
Right after his proclamation on Thursday as a duly elected senator of the Philippines, retired boxing star Manny Pacquiao said he could not promise perfect attendance as a newly elected senator. Pacquiao…
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Comelec proclaims Manny Pacquiao as elected senator
By Leo Reyes
Incumbent congressman and retired boxer Manny Pacquiao was proclaimed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, May 19, 2016 as one of the 12 new senators of the Philippines who will…
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Op-Ed: Why Oscar de la Hoya, Canelo Alvarez dillydallying on GGG fight
By Leo Reyes
The proposed middleweight fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin has been on the drawing board for over three years but the promoters of both fighters have yet to agree on specific…
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Antonio Margarito likely to face Ramon Alvarez July 16 in Mexico
By Leo Reyes
Former WBA, WBO and IBF welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is likely to face welterweight challenger Ramon Alvarez, the older brother of Canelo Alvarez, in another tune-up fight following his unanimous decision win…
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Amir Khan has lots of options for comeback fight at 147 pounds
By Leo Reyes
It isn't the end of the road for British fighter Amir Khan following his devastating sixth round knockout loss to Mexico's Canelo Alvarez last May 7 at the T. Mobile Arena in…