Leo Reyes
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Roach says Pacquiao happy to defend boxing title as senator
By Leo Reyes
Less than a week before he arrives in GenSan, Philippines to commence training for the Pacquiao-Bradley trilogy fight, Manny Pacquiao's longtime trainer Freddie Roach says the fighting congressman will be happy to…
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Op-Ed: Knockout win by Pacquiao over Bradley could lead to more fights
By Leo Reyes
Despite Manny Pacquiao's loss to Floyd Mayweather last May, the Filipino boxing superstar remains popular and still command a guaranteed $20 million purse from his promoter Bob Arum. Normally, a fighter coming…
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Op-Ed: Why Pacquiao-Bradley fight would still sell despite backlash
By Leo Reyes
Right after the official announcement of the Pacquiao-Bradley trilogy fight late last year, Bob Arum who promotes both fighters contends that the fight will still sell because Bradley has improved a lot…
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Op-Ed: Hitting Pacquaio’s injured shoulder won’t be easy for Bradley
By Leo Reyes
WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley has hinted he will hit Manny Pacquiao's injured shoulder in a bid to score a convincing victory when they clash for the third time on April 9…
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Roach to start training Pacquiao on Valentine’s Day in Phl
By Leo Reyes
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on Valentine's Day to start formal training for Manny Pacquiao's farewell fight against Timothy Bradley on April 9 at…
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Op-Ed: Amir Khan’s speed not enough to address Alvarez’ awesome power
By Leo Reyes
British fighter Amir Khan has what it takes to pull off an upset against Mexican boxing superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez when they clash in Las Vegas on May 7 in what appears…
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Oscar de la Hoya sees no mismatch in Alvarez-Khan fight
By Leo Reyes
Golden Boy Promotions President & Chief Executive Officer Oscar de la Hoya assures boxing fans there is no mismatch in the upcoming Alvarez-Khan fight which has been set for May 7 in…
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Amir Khan back to Golden Boy for Alvarez fight on May 7 in Vegas
By Leo Reyes
Former WBA and IBF light welterweight titlist Amir Khan has returned to the fold of his former promoter Golden Boy Promotions to face Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez on May 7 in…
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Amir Khan targets Brandon Rios or Andre Berto for tune-up fight
By Leo Reyes
Former WBA and IBF light welterweight titlist Amir Khan is taking no chances in his mandatory clash with Danny Garcia or a title fight against Kell Brook as he prepares for a…
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Antonio Margarito makes weight limit 5 weeks before return fight
By Leo Reyes
Former WBA, WBO and IBF welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is about to make it to the middleweight limit of 160 pounds for his comeback fight against Jorge Paez, Jr. set for March…
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Op-Ed: Broner better choice than Berto for Chris Algieri’s next fight
By Leo Reyes
Former WBO light welterweight champion Chris Algieri is looking at the possibility of facing either Andre Berto or Adrien Broner as an opponent for his next fight, but the two have yet…
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Kovalev aims to preserve unbeaten record in rematch with Pascal
By Leo Reyes
Unbeaten Russian Light-Heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev stakes his multiple titles for the second time against Canadian-Haitian challenger Jean Pascal Saturday at the Bell Centre,in Montreal, Quebec After beating Pascal by TKO in…
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Op-Ed: Bradley fight is test case for Pacquiao’s year-long therapy
By Leo Reyes
There is no way of telling if Pacquaio's shoulder surgery stemming from his torn rotator cuff is successful or effective until he actually tests it with a competitive fighter like WBO welterweight…
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Pacquiao, Roach going for KO win against Bradley
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao is determined to end his 21-year boxing career with a bang and the best way to do it is to win by knockout when he collides with longtime foe Timothy…
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Amir Khan still chasing Mayweather for lucrative fight
By Leo Reyes
Amir Khan is still hoping that one day he will land a lucrative fight against Floyd Mayweather who is still enjoying his self-imposed retirement following his 49th career victory over Andre Berto…
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Op-Ed: Timothy Bradley could suffer first knockout loss against Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes
Timothy Bradley has never been knocked out in his entire professional career but on April 9, he could suffer his first KO loss against Manny Pacquiao when they collide for the third…
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Pacquiao to skip PBA coaching job to train for Bradley fight
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao is taking a respite as playing coach of Mahindra Enforcers (Kia Sorento) in the PBA to stay focused on the training for his trilogy fight against Timothy Bradley on April…
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Pacquiao likely to endorse U.S. presidential bet Hillary Clinton
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is expected to return to the US in the next three weeks following his week-long promotional tour in Los Angeles and New York to sell his upcoming…
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Pacquiao now cleared to fight after close to a year of therapy
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao visited his orthopedic doctor in Los Angeles Tuesday to find out if his injured shoulder has already healed following a delicate surgery to repair his torn shoulder…
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Op-Ed: Why Pacquiao would still dominate Bradley in third encounter
By Leo Reyes
While Manny Pacquiao and Bob Arum have assured fans that they will be treated to an exciting and action-packed fight on April 9, it is likely that the result would still be…