Leo Reyes
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Pacquiao has less than three weeks to campaign
By Leo Reyes
Incumbent congressman and senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao has barely three weeks to go around the country to seek voters' support as he aims to maintain his 5-7 ranking in the the latest…
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Pacquiao now ranks 5-7 in latest SWS survey
By Leo Reyes
Senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao has ranked 5-7 in the latest survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) for BusineesWorld from March 30 to April 2, 2016 covering 1,500 respondents nationwide Pacquiao's increase…
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Donaire takes spotlight in Philippine boxing as Pacquiao retires
By Leo Reyes
WBO super bantamweight titlist Nonito Donaire is set to take the spotlight in Philippine boxing after Filipino star Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from boxing following his impressive victory over Timothy Bradley…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather could be laying groundwork for Pacquiao rematch
By Leo Reyes
Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather could be gauging the extent of public interest on the planned "Fight of the Century" remake following his trending "draw" verdict on the just-concluded Pacquiao-Bradley trilogy fight. Aside…
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Mayweather’s ‘draw’ comment triggers talks about Pacquiao rematch
By Leo Reyes
While the three judges in the Pacquiao-Bradley fight ruled a unanimous decision win in favor of Pacquiao last Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, retired boxer Floyd Mayweather who was…
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Marquez targets tune-up bout ahead of possible Cotto fight
By Leo Reyes
Mexican boxing star Juan Manuel Marquez wants to test his injured knee in a tune-up fight in July or August 2016 in preparation for a possible clash with Miguel Cotto of Puerto…
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Op-Ed: Why Pacquiao’s retirement from boxing won’t last a year
By Leo Reyes
After knocking down Timothy Bradley twice en route to a unanimous decision victory Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao has announced his retirement from…
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Op-Ed: Bradley will be vulnerable to Pacquiao’s attack after six rounds
By Leo Reyes
Timothy Bradley would be vulnerable to Manny Pacquiao's unrelenting attack after the first six rounds of their trilogy fight on April 9 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.…
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Donaire confident of defending WBO title against Bedak
By Leo Reyes
Quezon City - In a press conference held at the ELJ Communications Center in Quezon City on Thursday, April 7, 2016, WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire said he is confident he will…
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Op-Ed: Why Pacquiao remains popular despite losses, controversies
By Leo Reyes
Despite six losses in his 21-year pro boxing career and a series of controversies stemming from his religious beliefs as well as his past involvement in shady activities including womanizing, drinking and…
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Op-Ed: Olympics good venue for redemption if Pacquiao loses to Bradley
By Leo Reyes
The 2016 Rio Olympics would be a good venue for Manny Pacquiao's next fight in case he loses to Timothy Bradley on Saturday in their trilogy fight at the MGM Grand Garden…
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Op-Ed: Why KO win would trigger series of lucrative fights for Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes
A knockout win over Timothy Bradley on Saturday night could trigger a series of lucrative fights for Manny Pacquiao that could include a rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez and Floyd Mayweather or…
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Op-Ed: Bradley may have problem with stamina in late rounds
By Leo Reyes
Timothy Bradley may have a problem with stamina as he may not be able to endure 12 rounds in his third encounter with former pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquaio next weekend at the…
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Pacquiao consistent at No.6 in latest Pulse Asia survey
By Leo Reyes
Despite his inability to campaign in the upcoming senatorial election in the Philippines, incumbent congressman Manny Pacquiao has maintained his ranking in the latest senatorial survey conducted by Pulse Asia for ABS-CBN…
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Op-Ed: Why Pacquiao need not campaign to win a senate seat if he wins
By Leo Reyes
Fighting congressman and senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao need not travel to the countryside to ask the electorate to vote for him as senator in the coming May 9 general elections in the…
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Ward, Kovalev plan interim fight before final clash
By Leo Reyes
Top light heavyweight fighters Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev are looking at interim fights before facing each other in the ring in this year's most anticipated light heavyweight fight. Ward who is…
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Adrien Broner faces distraction in fight against Theophane
By Leo Reyes
Less than a week before his title fight against British challenger Ashley Theophane at the D.C. Armory in Washington, DC, WBA light welterweight champion Adrien Broner is facing a major training distraction…
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Op-Ed: Too much dependence on Atlas could get Bradley in trouble
By Leo Reyes
Too much dependence on Teddy Atlas for instructions as the fight progresses could cause Timothy Bradley's loss to Manny Pacquiao in their third encounter on April 9 at the MGM Grand Garden…
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Ashley Theophane gears up for career’s biggest fight
By Leo Reyes
Former British light welterweight champion Ashley Theophane is all fired up for the biggest fight of his career when he squares off with WBA light welterweight titlist Adrien Broner at the DC…
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Op-Ed: Nonito Donaire should not be overconfident against Zsolt Bedak
By Leo Reyes
Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire appears to have taken for granted his upcoming fight against Hungarian challenger Zsolt Bedak following news bits that he was seen in the NBA game of Golden…