Leo Reyes
932 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Mosley gears up for title fight after tune up against Avanesyan
By Leo Reyes
Former WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley is aiming for his third straight win since losing to Anthony Mundine in 2013 as he takes on Russian welterweight challenger David Avanesyan on May 28…
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Andre Ward trashes Barrera, sets lucrative fight against Kovalev
By Leo Reyes
Former WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward scored a third round knockdown over unbeaten Cuban fighter Sullivan Barrera in his light heavyweight debut Saturday night at the Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, Ward,…
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao has to fight to remain popular as part of political plan
By Leo Reyes
While Manny Pacquiao has been selling his April 9 bout against Timothy Bradley as his last fight, his political mentors know that Pacquiao will continue fighting to remain popular as part of…
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Terence Crawford likely to face Viktor Postol in unification bout
By Leo Reyes
WBO light welterweight champion Terence Crawford is likely face newly-crowned WBC light welterweight champion Viktor Postol in a unification fight that would take place outside of Omaha, Nebraska where most of Crawford's…
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Op-Ed: Time for Andre Ward to show off hidden talent in next fight
By Leo Reyes
Former WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward is set to make his debut in the light heavyweight limit of 175 pounds against Cuban unbeaten fighter Sullivan Barrera Saturday night at the Oracle…
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Pacquaio still in winning circle of latest senatorial survey
By Leo Reyes
After suffering a sharp drop in survey ranking for senatorial candidates in the upcoming Phl national elections, Manny Pacquiao has maintained his ranking at 6-12 in the latest survey conducted by Pulse…
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Roach believes Pacquiao’s right hand now stronger than left
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao's longtime trainer Freddie Roach is amazed at what Pacquiao's surgeon did when he performed the surgery to repair Pacquiao's shoulder rotator cuff right after his "Fight of the Century" against…
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Op-Ed: When in fighting mood, Pacquiao is unbeatable
By Leo Reyes
Seven-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach may have been praying and hoping that Manny Pacquiao will be in the mood to fight on April 9 when he squares off with Timothy…
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Knockout win over Bradley could earn Pacquiao a senate seat
By Leo Reyes
If elections in the Philippines were held today, Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao will be assured of a seat in the 24-member senate, having ranked 6th-10th place in the latest survey conducted…
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Op-Ed: Teddy Atlas may be wasting time changing Bradley’s fighting style
By Leo Reyes
Veteran trainer Teddy Atlas could be wasting time trying to transform Timothy Bradley into a different fighter as the Palm Springs star collides with Manny Pacquiao on April 9 at the MGM…
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Op-Ed: Bradley needs to watch out for Pacquiao’s right hand
By Leo Reyes
Timothy Bradley may have anticipated every move that Manny Pacquiao will do when they face each other for the third time on April 9 but he may have taken for granted the…
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Pacquiao back to winning circle in latest senatorial poll
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar and senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao is back in the winning circle of the latest Pulse Asia survey on senatorial candidates for the upcoming Philippines national elections. Pacquiao, who is…
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Pacquiao winding down Phl training, moves camp to L.A. Saturday
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is winding down the first phase of his training in his General Santos City Gym in Southern Philippines to move over to the Wild Card Gym in…
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Op-Ed: Why Timothy Bradley needs to give Jessie Vargas a rematch
By Leo Reyes
Former WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley needs to validate his win over Jessie Vargas last year by giving the 26-year-old Las Vegas native a rematch regardless of the outcome of his fight…
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao’s poll rating to level off in next survey result
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao's substantial drop in the latest survey rating conducted by Pulse Asia is expected to level off in next few weeks when pollsters will conduct another survey to keep track of…
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Op-Ed: Arum should not stand in the way of Pacquiao’s quest for gold
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum earlier expressed his reservation on the proposal of the International Boxing Association (Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur ? still referred to as the AIBA) to include pro…
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Ex-Senator Saguisag joins Bello in call to halt Pacquiao fight
By Leo Reyes
The Commission of Elections (Comelec) may not have the authority to stop or even postpone the upcoming Pacquiao-Bradley fight as suggested by senatorial candidate Walden Bello who claims that it will give…
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Khan banks on speed, skill and determination to win over Canelo
By Leo Reyes
Amir Khan is a distant underdog in his upcoming title fight against Canelo Alvarez which will take place at the T-Mobile Arena of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on May…
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Op-Ed: Top 3 challengers who can help Terence Crawford become a PPV star
By Leo Reyes
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is having a problem turning Terence Crawford into a pay-per-view (PPV) star as he prepares for the grand exit of his No.1 cash cow Manny Pacquiao, who…
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Pacquiao, Donaire Rio Olympics participation unlikely
By Leo Reyes
The proposed participation of Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire as possible Philippine entry for boxing in the 2016 Rio Olympics is not likely to happen as the fighters' promoter Bob Arum is…