Leo Reyes
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Op-Ed: Donaire could be distracted with talks about Quigg title fight
By Leo Reyes
Five-division world champion and former WBA (Super) Featherweight champion Nonito Donaire is now on the final phase of his training for his non-title fight against Anthony Settoul of France but it seems…
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Op-Ed: Why Mayweather will pick Amir Khan for next fight
By Leo Reyes
When Floyd Mayweather named Andre Berto and Karim Mayfield as possible opponents for his Sept. 12 scheduled fight, no one believes he was serious with his statement. While Berto and Mayfield have…
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Op-Ed: Nonito Donaire could still be the next Manny Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes
Very soon Manny Pacquiao will retire after a 20-year colorful boxing career and when he does, someone should be able to fill the vacuum the Filipino boxing superstar will leave behind. Sadly,…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao needs senate seat for higher political agenda
By Leo Reyes
Two years ago Manny Pacquiao admitted that he has plans of joining the 2022 Philippine presidential elections and now Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum has confirmed that the incumbent congressman from Sarangani is…
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Op-Ed: Cotto-Alvarez bout could eclipse Mayweather Sept. 12 fight
By Leo Reyes
The proposed fight between Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez of Mexico is destined to be this year's biggest boxing event and it could possibly eclipse the Floyd Mayweather…
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Arum lawsuit signals death knell to Mayweather-Pacquiao rivalry
By Leo Reyes
The lawsuits filed by boxing promoters Bob Arum of Top Rank Promotions (TR) and Oscar de la Hoya of Golden Boy Promotioins (GBP) could effectively end the Mayweather-Pacquiao rivalry and signal the…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather-Pacquiao saga continues with mockery outside the ring
By Leo Reyes
Two of the world's richest celebrities continue to dominate the sports and entertainment headlines with their continuing saga that seems unstoppable as they trade barbs, sneer and poke fun at each other…
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Manny Pacquiao gears up for serious post-surgery rehab
By Leo Reyes
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao is set to fly to the US in a few days to see his orthopedic surgeon for post surgery check-up following his shoulder injury while on training…
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Cotto-Alvarez bout tops poll for best, biggest upcoming fights
By Leo Reyes
Boxing promoters are making arrangements for potential blockbuster fights in the second half of 2015 and among the most popular are the proposed Cotto-Alvarez, Golovkin-Froch and the Mayweather- Khan fights. Ring Magazine…
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Op-Ed: Jessie Vargas deserves immediate rematch
By Leo Reyes
WBA light welterweight titlist Jessie Vargas deserves another shot at the interim WBO welterweight title which Timothy Bradley won Saturday night in what appears to be a flawed call by referee Pat…
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Pacquiao promotes Christian-Muslim unity while recuperating
By Leo Reyes
While recuperating from recent surgery stemming from his recurring shoulder injury, Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is keeping himself busy with his bible sharing activity as part of his Christian-Muslim unity crusade.…
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Op-Ed: Why Pacquiao-Marquez bout is better than Mayweather rematch
By Leo Reyes
When Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring early next year, he needs to give his fans a more exciting and enjoyable fight to compensate for the bland and boring fight he and…
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Op-Ed: Why Manny Pacquiao needs to engage fans during long layoff
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao's publicist must have a good reason to keep the Filipino boxing superstar out of the spotlight following his loss to Floyd Mayweather in a unanimous at the MGM Grand Garden…
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Op-Ed: If no Mayweather, who should Shawn Porter fight next?
By Leo Reyes
Shawn Porter's convincing win against Adrien Broner last Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas has led to Porter's camp, including his father-trainer Ken Porter, to call out Broner's mentor, Floyd…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather starts transition from boxer to full time promoter
By Leo Reyes
World's top boxer and highest-paid athlete Floyd Mayweather isn't talking much about his retirement fight which is scheduled for Sept. 12. Instead he is getting more publicity as the promoter of the…
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Op-Ed: Why Floyd Mayweather wants Oscar de la Hoya for Sept. 12 fight
By Leo Reyes
World's highest-paid athlete Floyd Mayweather has made an enticing offer to former foe Oscar de la Hoya to be his next opponent for his scheduled return fight on Sept. 12. The unexpected…
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Trash talk could lead to Mayweather-Golovkin fight on Sept. 12
By Leo Reyes
Pound-for-pound king and world's highest-paid athlete Floyd Mayweather could be eyeing WBA middleweight champion Gennday Golovkin as his next opponent for his retirement fight scheduled for Sept. 12. The possibility surfaced when…
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Op-Ed: Why Floyd Mayweather won’t retire after Sept.12 fight
By Leo Reyes
Floyd Mayweather's earlier announcement saying he will retire after completing his $200 million six-fight contract with CBS/Showtime on Sept. 12, hasn't changed according to Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. ?He said…
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao has 3 options if Mayweather declines rematch
By Leo Reyes
If Floyd Mayweather declines Manny Pacquiao's offer for a rematch early next year, Pacquiao will have to choose from at least three options in choosing an opponent that would help him generate…
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Op-Ed: Why Cotto-Alvarez bout could be this year’s biggest boxing event
By Leo Reyes
After his fourth round knockout victory against Australian Daniel Geale at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York last weekend, Puerto Rican boxing star Miguel Cotto is now ready for another big…