Leo Reyes
932 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao may continue fighting beyond 2016
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquaio would likely continue fighting beyond 2016 but only if he fails to get elected as senator in the upcoming Philippine elections which will take place on May 9, 2016. Pacquiao…
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Tyson Fury banks on youth, height, reach to beat Klitschko
By Leo Reyes
Unbeaten British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury will be using his physical advantages, specifically his height and reach as well as his youth, to pull off an upset against heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko…
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Op-Ed: Terence Crawford need not wait for Pacquiao’s decision
By Leo Reyes
WBO light welterweight champion Terence Crawford need not wait for Manny Pacquiao's to name his opponent for his farewell fight which is set for April 9. Crawford is one of the three…
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Op-Ed: Why Manny Pacquiao won’t pick Amir Khan for his next fight
By Leo Reyes
Amir Khan should not put too much hope in his camp's ongoing fight negotiations with Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum because his chances of getting Pacquiao in the ring with him are almost…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather’s Pacquiao compliment could be part of rematch plan
By Leo Reyes
Floyd Mayweather has never praised Manny Pacquiao since they started negotiating for the 'Fight of the Century' about his talent and skill in boxing until he talked about the proposed Pacquiao-Crawford fight…
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David Haye to face Mark De Mori in return fight on Jan. 16
By Leo Reyes
After almost four years of inactivity, former heavyweight champion David Haye of Great Britain will return to the ring on January 16 against Mark de Mori of Australia at the O2 Arena…
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Tyson Fury sees Klitschko fight easiest in his career
By Leo Reyes
Unbeaten British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury is confident of victory against heavyweight multiple titlist Wladimir Klitschko saying their Saturday encounter in Dusseldorf, Germany would be one of the easiest fights of his…
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Alvarez takes No.9 spot in P4P rating after beating Cotto
By Leo Reyes
Mexican boxing star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez took the No.9 spot in the Ring's rating of the Top 10 pound-for-pound list after his unanimous decision win against Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico Saturday…
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Op-Ed: Why Mayweather would pick Pacquiao over Alvarez for return fight
By Leo Reyes
If Floyd Mayweather finally decides to come out of retirement and do one last fight to break Rocky Marciano's career record of 49 wins without a single loss, who would he pick…
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Nonito Donaire gears up for crucial battle against Cesar Juarez
By Leo Reyes
Five-division world champion Nonito Donaire is making sure that he is physically prepared and mentally focused on his upcoming fight against Cesar Juarez on December 11 at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in…
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Brandon Rios to continue fighting after brief retirement
By Leo Reyes
Former WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios could be back in the ring as early as March or April next year after a brief retirement from the sport following his TKO loss to…
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Op-Ed: Cotto-Roach relationship put to test in Alvarez fight on Saturday
By Leo Reyes
The flourishing partnership and rock-solid relationship between Hall of Fame Trainer Freddie Roach and Puerto Rican boxing star Miguel Cotto will be put to test when Cotto collides with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez…
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Op-Ed: Why Canelo Alvarez favored to win over Miguel Cotto on Saturday
By Leo Reyes
Hall of Fame Trainer Freddie Roach isn't going to settle for a win on points when his new-found talent Miguel Cotto collides with Mexican star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Saturday night at the…
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Op-Ed: Why Rigondeaux could suffer first career loss against Fancisco
By Leo Reyes
Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux has been winning all his fights since turning pro in 2009 but on Saturday night in the undercard of the Cotto-Alvarez fight at the Mandalay Bay Arena in…
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Op-Ed: Guillermo Rigondeaux needs to keep audience awake on fight night
By Leo Reyes
Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux needs to engage Filipino challenger Drian Fracisco in a toe-to-toe situation when they collide Saturday night in the undercard of the Cotto-Alvarez fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort…
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao likely to face Crawford if Mayweather stays retired
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao has until the end of the year to decide who will be his opponent for his farewell fight set for April 9, and most likely he will pick Terence Crawford…
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Op-Ed: Top 3 boxers who will dominate the sport starting 2016
By Leo Reyes
Assuming Floyd Mayweather stays retired from the sport and Manny Pacquiao wins a senate seat to keep him out of boxing after his April 9 farewell fight, at least three elite boxers…
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Op-Ed: Why Ruslan Provodnikov deserves rematch against Timothy Bradley
By Leo Reyes
Since losing via a unanimous decision against WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley in 2013, former WBO light welterweight titlist Ruslan Provodnikov has done enough to merit a rematch against Bradley following his…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch could happen on April 9
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao could be in secret negotiations with Floyd Mayweather for a possible rematch despite the unbeaten champion's denial that his camp is talking to Pacquiao for a rematch…
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Op-Ed: Bob Arum likely to recommend Crawford for Pacquiao’s last fight
By Leo Reyes
Despite Timothy Bradley's sterling performance over Brandon Rios Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum would likely endorse Terence Crawford for Manny Pacquiao's…