Leo Reyes
932 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Op-Ed: Mayweather’s Olympic boxing style is key to his unbeaten record
By Leo Reyes
The reason Floyd Mayweather remains unbeaten after 45 professional fights could be attributed to his Olympic-style of boxing where the main consideration is to win on points. Records show that Mayweather has…
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Op-Ed: With handpicked foes, Floyd Mayweather can’t claim greatness
By Leo Reyes
After trashing Saul "Canelo" Alvarez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada Saturday night, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and his camp will soon start handpicking his next opponent for the…
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Op-Ed: Saul Alvarez takes center stage ahead of Juan Manuel Marquez
By Leo Reyes
Mexican boxing sensation Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has taken the center stage ahead of Mexico's most popular boxer Juan Manuel Marquez as he puts finishing touches on his rigorous training in preparation for…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao needs to train in Baguio before moving to Macau
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao should consider at least one week of training in Baguio City to acclimatize himself before moving to Macau for the final phase of his training in preparation for his upcoming…
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Op-Ed: Alvarez needs to fight like Manny Pacquiao to beat Mayweather
By Leo Reyes
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez should focus on improving his speed and power for the remainder of his training in order to have a fighting chance of beating Floyd Mayweather when they collide on…
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Op-Ed: Why Bob Arum wants Marquez to win over Bradley?
By Leo Reyes
Promoter Bob Arum is not taking sides on the upcoming fight between Juan Manuel Marquez and Timothy Bradley but critics say he would be pleased if Marquez would emerge as the winner…
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Op-Ed: Game not over with Manny Pacquiao even if not lucky against Rios
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will continue to shine in the boxing spotlight even if he is not lucky against Brandon Rios in their upcoming fight in Macau, China on Nov. 24.…
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Op-Ed: Roach needs to alter Pacquiao’s flawed defense to avoid KO punch
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao has admitted in an interview during the Beijing leg of his ongoing media tour to promote his fight against Brandon Rios, he got careless and made a…
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Op-Ed: Early morning fight in Macau favors Pacquiao over Rios
By Leo Reyes
For the first time since his title fight against Oscar Larios in the morning of July 2, 2006 at the Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines, Manny Pacquiao will again fight in the…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao starts uphill battle to regain lost glory
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao has officially started his journey to revive a fading boxing career after suffering two straight losses last year, with a press conference in Macau, China, to announce…
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After long layoff, Pacquiao to train 6 weeks only for Rios fight
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao won't indulge in serious training until his longtime trainer, Freddie Roach gets by his side on October 6 or just about six weeks before his showdown with…
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Milan Melindo aims to regain Brian Viloria’s lost titles for Phl
By Leo Reyes
Unbeaten youth international flyweight champion Milan Melindo is all set to face Juan Francisco 'El Gallo' Estrada of Mexico for the WBO/WBA flyweight titles Saturday at the Venetian Resort & Casino in…
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Op-Ed: Only Pacquiao-Mayweather fight could surpass dela Hoya PPV record
By Leo Reyes
Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) CEO Richard Schaefer predicts that the upcoming Mayweather-Alvarez fight will eclipse the pay-per-view (PPV) record of the dela Hoya-Mayweather fight in 2007. Schaefer's prognosis came as GBP announced…
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Op-Ed: Fighting style is key to boxer’s popularity, financial success
By Leo Reyes
The reason Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux is not getting lucrative fights despite his recent victory over four-division world champion Nonito Donaire, could be traced to his boring and less entertaining fighting style.…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather-Pacquiao Promotions could pave way for 2015 megafight
By Leo Reyes
Boxing fans from around the world are not giving up on the long overdue Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight. But pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather said, it won't happen unless Manny Pacquiao signs up with his…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao needs to do more sparring rounds during training
By Leo Reyes
On November 24, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring after almost one year of inactivity since he lost via a sixth round stunning knockout against long-time foe Juan…
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Op-Ed: Who will Manny Pacquiao face after fight against Rios in Macau?
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao's potential opponents after his date with Brandon Rios on Nov. 23 as bared in the shortlist by promoter Bob Arum following his stunning loss to Juan Manuel Marquez, has not…
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Mayweather attacks Pacquiao again to hype fight against Alvarez
By Leo Reyes
Pound-for-pound king and unbeaten champion Floyd Mayweather has started attacking future foe Manny Pacquiao again as he normally does every time he promotes his fights. Last week, Mayweather could not resist entertaining…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao breaks retirement promise
By Leo Reyes
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has broken his promise to retire from boxing with his upcoming fight against Brandon Rios on November 23 in Macau, China. Almost exactly three years ago, Pacquiao…
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Op-Ed: Lucrative fights await Pacquiao with impressive win against Rios
By Leo Reyes
At least three more major fights await Manny Pacquiao in the next two years if he wins impressively against Brandon Rios on Nov. 23 at the Venetian Resorts and Casino in Macau,…