Leo Reyes
932 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Op-Ed: Why is Manny Pacquiao sure of victory in rematch against Bradley
By Leo Reyes
This time Manny Pacquiao is almost assured of victory against WBO welterweight titleholder Timothy Bradley even if the fight goes the distance and with Bradley dominating on unofficial fans scorecards. A knockout…
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Op-Ed: What Bill Clinton forgot about Manny Pacquiao’s political plan
By Leo Reyes
Rep. Manny Pacquiao and former US President Bill Clinton had a "missed encounter" on the set of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" early this week and they talked a bit about politics with Clinton…
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Op-Ed: Why Bradley should be ashamed to claim victory over Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes
In June 2012, unbeaten American boxer Timothy Bradley scored a split decision victory over Manny Pacquiao in a highly controversial decision that shocked almost everyone in the audience and the millions fans…
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Op-Ed: What Manny Pacquiao needs in order to retire as world champion
By Leo Reyes
Retiring as a world champion is every fighter's dream and it is no secret that Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao dreams of retiring as a world champion in less than two years.…
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Op-Ed: Why Pacquiao should use speed more than power to beat Bradley
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has been known for his speed and power inside the ring but boxing analysts and longtime supporters say that it would be better for Pacquiao to capitalize…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather, Pacquiao to remain top pay-per-view stars
By Leo Reyes
Pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather and eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao will continue to dominate boxing's pay-per-view (PPV) market despite possible losses in their upcoming fights. Mayweather is set to fight on May 3…
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Why is Miguel Cotto joining Pacquiao’s camp in Gensan
By Leo Reyes
Puerto Rican boxing champ Miguel Cotto is reported to be joining Manny Pacquiao in his General Santos City (Gensan) training camp while the Filipino star is preparing for his crucial rematch with…
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Op-Ed: Why Timothy Bradley won’t engage Manny Pacquiao toe-to-toe
By Leo Reyes
It is almost unthinkable to see Timothy Bradley engaging Manny Pacquiao toe-to-toe when they face each other in a rematch on April 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. For…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather could be avoiding speedy fighters like Pacquiao, Khan
By Leo Reyes
British boxing sensation Amir Khan believes Floyd Mayweather is trying to find a way to avoid a showdown with him in the ring because of his speed and power, saying that the…
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Op-Ed: Why Manny Pacquiao won’t fire adviser Michael Koncz
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao must be under tremendous pressure at this time from Filipino boxing promoters and managers for not heeding their call to censure his Canadian adviser Michael Koncz over certain issues concerning…
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Pacquiao adviser Michael Koncz gets flak from promoters, boxers
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao's adviser Michael Knocz has been on the receiving end of criticisms from a group of boxing promoters, boxers, journalists and boxing fans for his reported unfair treatment and bias against…
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Op-Ed: Why is Floyd Mayweather stalling on decision to face Amir Khan
By Leo Reyes
The fight between Floyd Mayweather and Amir Khan appears to have been sealed even before the unbeaten champion traveled to South Africa to help revive boxing in the country where the sport…
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Op-Ed: Why Marquez picks Pacquiao to win over Bradley in rematch
By Leo Reyes
The best person to predict the winner in the upcoming fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley is one who has engaged both of them in the ring and that person is…
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Op-Ed: Why Timothy Bradley can’t beat Manny Pacquiao for second time
By Leo Reyes
Timothy Bradley will have a hard time beating Manny Pacquiao again unless the three judges who gave the fight to Bradley during their first encounter are summoned to do the scoring for…
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Op-Ed: Why Manny Pacquiao will dethrone Timothy Bradley on April 12
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao will try make history in Timothy Bradley's storybook when they face each other in the ring in a rematch at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada if…
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Op-Ed: What is in store for Pacquiao, Bradley on April 12 rematch
By Leo Reyes
Now that the rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley has been confirmed by no less than the fighting congressman from Sarangani, boxing analysts and opinion makers are now ready to share…
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Op-Ed: Why Floyd Mayweather did not bite Manny Pacquiao’s charity offer
By Leo Reyes
It's been close to one week since Manny Pacquiao telegraphed his offer to face Floyd Mayweather in the ring while the unbeaten champ is touring South Africa to help sports officials revive…
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Op-Ed: Who will Floyd Mayweather fight in September?
By Leo Reyes
On May 3, Floyd Mayweather will return to his favorite fight venue at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for his third of a series of six fights that…
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Op-Ed: How long will Mayweather-Pacquiao courtship last?
By Leo Reyes
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have been into a long distance courtship for close to four years since Manny took notice of Floyd's charm in 2009 when the Filipino star was at…
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Op-Ed: Boxing fans feeling tired watching recycled fights
By Leo Reyes
Other than the long-awaited Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, boxing fans are getting tired of watching recycled fights particularly in the welterweight division which is dominated by at least six active boxers including Pacquiao and…