Leo Reyes
932 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Berto stays focused, confident of upset win against Mayweather
By Leo Reyes
Andre Berto is leaving nothing to chance as he continues to stay focused in his training camp barely a week before his showdown against unbeaten American boxing star Floyd Mayweather on Sept.…
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Acting jobs await Mayweather after Sept.12 retirement fight
By Leo Reyes
Unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather has been offered at least three major film roles in the past week, up for grabs if he finally decides to retire after his Sept.12 fight against…
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Op-Ed: Bradley-Rios fight could be this year’s ‘Fight of the Year’
By Leo Reyes
If it is true that the Bradley-Rios fight is now a done deal after contract negotiations failed to gain traction due to reported disagreement on how much each fighter will receive, the…
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Pacquiao is a liar with no skills says Floyd Mayweather Sr.
By Leo Reyes
In what could be an effort to promote the Mayweather-Berto fight which is tagged by fans as a mismatch, Floyd Mayweather, Sr continues to attack his son's former foe Manny Pacquiao insinuating…
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L.A.Lakers allows Jordan Clarkson to play for Gilas Pilipinas
By Leo Reyes
Fil-Am NBA player Jordan Jackson has been granted permission by his team L.A.Lakers to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming FIBA Asia Championship which takes place from September 23 to October…
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Diego de la Hoya following footsteps of cousin Oscar de la Hoya
By Leo Reyes
A close relative of legendary boxer Oscar de la Hoya is making headway in boxing as he aims for his first title shot after beating all his opponents since he turned pro…
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Op-Ed: Why Floyd Mayweather should watch out for Andre Berto’s uppercut
By Leo Reyes
No matter what fans say about Andre Berto as Floyd Mayweather's opponent for his Sept. 15 retirement, it cannot be denied that Berto has what he calls a crazy uppercut which could…
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Op-Ed: Nonito Donaire out to halt Scott Quigg’s 31-fight winning streak
By Leo Reyes
Five-division world champion and the former WBA (Super) featherweight titlist Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire has what it takes to put an end to Scott Quigg's 31-fight winning streak when they collide…
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Azkals in crucial game against Uzbekistan on Sept. 8
By Leo Reyes
The national football team of the Philippines is set to face Uzbekistan on Sept. 8 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan for its third straight win in the ongoing World Cup Finals…
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Mayweather blames Pacquiao again for failing to entertain fans
By Leo Reyes
In his effort to draw public attention on his upcoming fight against Andre Berto, unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather is putting the blame on Manny Pacquao for their failure to give the…
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Pacquiao, two other Filipinos in 40 Heroes of Philanthropy list
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquao failed to make it to the Forbes list of 50 richest persons in the Philippines this year but he and two other Filipinos have made it to…
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Mayweather, Ellerbe justify Berto as worthy opponent
By Leo Reyes
Pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather and his Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe insist that former WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto is a worthy opponent and assured boxing fans that he is coming to…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch could happen late next year
By Leo Reyes
The proposed Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch could happen late next year if Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao will keep his promise that he will quit boxing if he wins a senate seat in next…
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Mayweather’s father believes son will continue fighting
By Leo Reyes
The father and trainer of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. believes his son will continue fighting beyond his Sept. 12 fight against Andre Berto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.…
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Manny Pacquiao to quit boxing if elected as senator
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will give up boxing if he wins a seat in the Philippine Senate in a national elections that is set for May 2016. Pacquiao, who is on…
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Op-Ed: Why Andre Berto could pull off an upset win against Mayweather
By Leo Reyes
Early betting odds show Andre Berto 80-1 underdog leading up to his Sept. 12 fight against unbeaten Floyd Mayweather in a title fight that will take place at the MGM Grand Garden…
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Brian Viloria downplays Roman Gonzalez’ unbeaten career record
By Leo Reyes
Former WBO and WBA flyweight champion Brian "The Hawaiian Punch" Viloria is not convinced that WBC and The Ring Flyweight titlist Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez is worth the hype he is getting as…
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Op-Ed: Why Pacquiao would beat Mayweather with two good hands in rematch
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao has been fighting and winning since 2008 with injured shoulder but his injury became more evident when he started training for his fight against Floyd Mayweather in their record-breaking "Fight…
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Poll shows 60 percent would still buy Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch
By Leo Reyes
A recent online survey conducted by a widely-circulated sports publication shows that over 60 percent of more than 2,000 respondents polled will still buy a Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch despite public backlash on the…
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Op-Ed: Cotto-Alvarez bout could break pre-Mayweather-Pacquiao PPV record
By Leo Reyes
The upcoming fight between Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico and Canelo Alvarez of Mexico scheduled for Nov. 21 could eclipse the pay-per-view (PPV) record of the Mayweather-Dela Hoya fight of 2007 if…