Leo Reyes
932 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao has tougher battle than Mayweather in upcoming fights
By Leo Reyes
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather are set to collide with their respective opponents in separate venues within the year. Pacquiao will face former WBA champion Brandon Rios…
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Op-Ed: Biggest career purse awaits Marquez in 5th fight with Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes
After knocking out Manny Pacquiao in their fourth encounter last year at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Juan Manuel Marquez said he is finished with the eight-division world…
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Op-Ed: Reasons why Manny Pacquiao is still fighting
By Leo Reyes
A veteran boxing coach and trainer is wondering why eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao is still fighting despite his unmatched accomplishments in the sport. Naazim Richardson, the trainer of top boxers Bernard…
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Op-Ed: Do Fans still want Pacquiao-Mayweather fight?
By Leo Reyes
After four years of failed negotiations between Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr., their promoters are still talking about the possibility of the fight happening as…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao impressive in last two fights despite defeats
By Leo Reyes
The reason Manny Pacquiao has remained popular despite his two successive defeats can be attributed to his impressive performance during his fights against Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez. Although Pacquiao lost…
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Op-Ed: Saul Alvarez must slide to 147 to share spotlight with Mayweather
By Leo Reyes
Mexican boxer Saul "El Canelo" Alvarez is unbeaten in 43 professional fights and at age 22, he is a man in a hurry. He wants to challenge pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather, Jr.,…
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao-Arum tandem could break all pay-per-view records
By Leo Reyes
The upcoming fight between eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and former WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios in Macau, China, could eclipse all past pay-per-view (PPV) records in boxing history. The fight, scheduled…
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Lucas Matthysse could be Manny Pacquiao’s next foe after Rios
By Leo Reyes
Argentine boxing sensation Lucas Matthysse has made public his intention to face Manny Pacquiao soon following his third round knockout win over Lamont Peterson Saturday night at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic…
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Pacquiao remains top earner despite layoff, successive defeats
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao remains one of this year's top prize fighters in the world despite successive defeats and long layoff from the sport. Sports Illustrated (SI), ranked Pacquiao No.6 in…
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Op-Ed: Baguio camp offers less distraction for Pacquiao’s training
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao won't be training at Freddie Roach's Wildcard Gym in Hollywood, California for his upcoming showdown with Brandon Rios on Nov. 24 in Macau, China. Roach, who has trained Pacquiao for…
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Op-Ed: There is drama, excitement in upcoming Pacquiao-Rios fight
By Leo Reyes
If boxing fans were treated to a less entertaining fight between Floyd Mayweather and Robert Guerrero last Saturday, expect the upcoming fight between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios to be more exciting…
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Op-Ed: Will Pacquiao junk Arum after contract expiry to face Mayweather?
By Leo Reyes
Despite two successive defeats in the hands of Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez last year, Manny Pacquiao remains a bankable fighter who can draw huge crowds to keep his foe as…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao needs to drum up support to promote next fight
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao has not talked much about boxing since the start of the election campaign in the Philippines. But in about two weeks, elections will be over and Pacquiao will start talking…
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Op-Ed: Could Manny Pacquiao rise again?
By Leo Reyes
A few days after his devastating loss to Juan Manuel Marquez last December 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao said the fight is not…
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao vs. Alvarado could eclipse Marquez vs. Bradley PPV buys
By Leo Reyes
With the Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Timothy Bradley fight on the verge of being finalized for a September 14 playdate, Manny Pacquiao has little choice but to face WBO light welterweight champion…
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Op-Ed: Why Marquez vs. Bradley fight won’t sell?
By Leo Reyes
If indeed it is true that Mexican counter puncher Juan Manuel Marquez has signed up with Palm Spring star Timothy Bradley for a title fight in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 14,…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao remains a ‘cash cow’ despite 2 successive defeats
By Leo Reyes
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao remains popular among boxing fans and still regarded as a typical promoter's cash cow despite his two successive defeats in the hands of rivals Timothy Bradley and…
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Op-Ed: Brandon Rios targets lucrative fight with Manny Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao's potential foe, Brandon Rios, needs to score another win in a rematch against Mike Alvarado Saturday night to remain in contention for a lucrative fight with Pacquiao. Rios and Alvarado…
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Was Marquez bluffing to secure biggest career payday vs Pacquiao?
By Leo Reyes
Juan Manuel Marquez is bluffing when he said that he is no longer interested to face long-time foe Manny Pacquiao for a fifth time following his stunning knockout win over the Filipino…
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao-Bradley rematch looms
By Leo Reyes
Timothy Bradley's quest for another lucrative showdown with Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao may have ended with his win over former Pacquiao's sparring partner Ruslan Provodnikov Saturday night at the Home Depot…