Leo Reyes
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Op-Ed: Will Manny Pacquiao wear Rosary, do Sign of Cross in next fight?
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao could be headed for a grand reunion with the Catholic church following the reported "disappearance" of his pastor friends who were earlier denounced by his devout Catholic mother for taking…
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Op-Ed: Marquez’s choice: Fight Pacquiao for 5th time or retire for good
By Leo Reyes
The only choice for Mexican counter-puncher Juan Manuel Marquez is to face Manny Pacquiao for a fifth time or he retires for good. That is if he decides to continue fighting past…
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Op-Ed: Compelling reasons Marquez will face Pacquiao for fifth time
By Leo Reyes
Contrary to claims that Mexican boxing idol Juan Manuel Marquez is walking away from a fifth fight with long-time foe Manny Pacquiao, promoters are feverishly setting up the stage for another thrilling…
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Op-Ed: Is Marquez ungrateful to Pacquiao with new-found fame?
By Leo Reyes
Juan Manuel Marquez's popularity soared to a highest level since winning over long-time foe Manny Pacquiao via a stunning knockout in the sixth round of their fourth fight last Dec. 8 in…
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Op-Ed: Marquez needs Pacquiao for biggest career payday
By Leo Reyes
Talks of Juan Manuel Marquez declining a fifth fight with arch rival Manny Pacquiao seems nothing but a pre fight negotiating stance by Marquez's handlers to bag the biggest purse in his…
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Op-Ed: Why Manny Pacquiao needs to fight until 2015
By Leo Reyes
Following his stunning loss to Mexican counter-puncher Juan Manuel Marquez on December 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao said he is ready to fight again in April.…
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Op-Ed: Fans want Top Rank, Golden Boy to end rivalry for good of sport
By Leo Reyes
For over three years, boxing fans have been salivating to see Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather display their exceptional skills in the ring for a match that appears to be the biggest…
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Op-Ed: Can Pacquiao fight despite suspension by Nevada Athletic body?
By Leo Reyes
Despite the suspension order issued by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) following his stunning knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico, Manny Pacquiao is poised to return to the ring…
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Op-Ed: Who will Manny Pacquiao face in September?
By Leo Reyes
Despite his stunning loss to long-time foe Juan Manuel Marquez last December 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao is set to start training camp as early as June or July next…
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Op-Ed: Huge payday awaits Juan Manuel Marquez in 5th fight with Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes
Mexican counter-puncher Juan Manuel Marquez is getting too much pressure from friends, relatives and fans, urging him to retire after beating his long-time foe Manny Pacquiao last December 8 in Las Vegas,…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao could get more endorsements despite stunning loss
By Leo Reyes
Despite Manny Pacquiao's stunning loss to boxing rival Juan Manuel Marquez Saturday night in Las Vegas, more commercial and institutional endorsements could be coming his way between now and July when he…
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Op-Ed: Will Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez Clash for the 5th Time?
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum told media in the just-concluded conference call to promote the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez that the fourth fight will be the best fight…
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50 Cent Debuts as Promoter in undercard of Pacquiao vs. Marquez
By Leo Reyes
Popular rapper 50 Cent is officially staging his first promotional venture under his newly-licensed SMS Promotions in collaboration with Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions. SMS' first promotional fight will be between 30-year-old…
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Manny Pacquiao shares blessings with poor and fans in L.A.
By Leo Reyes
Popular boxer Manny Pacquiao played Santa Claus in downtown Los Angeles Sunday by giving away Turkeys and pies to the poor and his fans as well as his supporters who are preparing…
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Op-Ed: After Marquez, who will Manny Pacquiao fight next?
By Leo Reyes
Who will Manny Pacquiao fight next after winning (or losing) against Mexican counter-puncher Juan Manuel Marquez on December 8? The obvious answer to this nagging question is no other than the unbeaten…
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Op-Ed: Nonito Donaire shines as great boxing commentator
By Leo Reyes
Four-division world champion Nonito Donaire has what it takes to become a great boxing commentator if he can further hone his skill in sports broadcasting on television and on radio. Donaire was…
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Op-Ed: Fight Fans Waste So Much Time on Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight
By Leo Reyes
A recent survey on the much-desired fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather reveals close to 60% of about 2,000 respondents believe the fight most boxing fans in the world want to…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather has tougher fight than Pacquiao in upcoming fights
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquaio and Floyd Mayweather are set to collide with their respective opponents in their usual midyear fights at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Mayweather is facing Miguel…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao ? Saving unbeaten Floyd Mayweather for last
By Leo Reyes
Regardless of the outcome of his June 9 fight with Timothy Bradley, eighth-division world champ Manny Pacquiao has calendared three more fights before retiring from professional boxing to continue his rising career…
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Manny Pacquiao adds Hennessy to growing endorsement clientele
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao has just inked a million dollar endorsement contract with Jas Hennessy and Company, the world's number one producer of Cognac with headquarters in Cognac, France. The endorsement deal was reportedly…