Leo Reyes
932 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Op-Ed: Will Pacquiao surpass Mayweather’s pay-per-view numbers for 2011?
By Leo Reyes
The controversial and bizarre fight between Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz last September 17 has generated at least 1.25 million in pay-per-view buys which translates into $78.44 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue.…
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Op-Ed: Mayweather vs. Ortiz ? Will Victor Ortiz carry Pacquiao’s torch?
By Leo Reyes
On Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada, WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz will try to prove to the boxing world he can outsmart unbeaten Floyd Mayweather and…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao may retire without facing Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has recently announced his intention to retire from boxing in 2013. The inevitable and compelling reason for an early retirement is politics. Pacquiao's 3-year term as Congressman…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao, Bob Arum and Michael Koncz seem inseparable
By Leo Reyes
"Inseparable, that's how we'll always be." So goes the lyrics of a song made popular by Natalie Cole. But will Pacquiao and Arum remain inseparable despite the unraveling of hidden information that…
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Op-Ed: Is Russell Mora a ‘Golden Boy’ referee?
By Leo Reyes
Boxing judge and referee Russell Mora has been on the receiving end of unfounded criticisms in the last few days for his controversial calls as the third man in the ring for…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao to test Floyd Mayweather’s pay-per-view supremacy
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is out to test Floyd Mayweather's ability to generate huge pay-per-view (PPV) buys when he goes up against Mexican counter-puncher Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12 at…
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Op-Ed: Will Juan Manuel Marquez beat Manny Pacquiao for the third time?
By Leo Reyes
Don't be misled by the title of the article. But yes, Juan Manuel Marquez has been saying all along that he had beaten Manny Pacquiao twice in their past two encounters. But…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao’s career shift from boxing to music looms
By Leo Reyes
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao could be preparing for a career shift from boxing to music with his soaring popularity as a singer after his version of Dan Hill's "Sometimes When We Touch"…
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Op-Ed: Who is cashing in on Pacquiao’s global appeal?
By Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao's long-time adviser Michael Koncz has reportedly left the Philippines last weekend with a signed copy of the fight contract between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez for their November 12…
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Manny Pacquiao’s official website hacked
By Leo Reyes
The official website of Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has been hacked according to Timothy James, co-owner of mp8.ph, the official name of the website. In response to a query from this…
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Op-Ed: Amir Khan ? Who’s the next foe after impressive win over Judah?
By Leo Reyes
After an impressive win over the highly experienced Zab Judah Saturday night, British boxing superstar Amir Khan now deserves a crack at the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for the biggest and perhaps…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao: Who Is Timothy James in his boxing team-Part 2
By Leo Reyes
This is a continuation of the July 24 Digital Journal story on Timothy James, co-owner of MP8.ph the official Website of Filipino boxing star and Philippine Congressman Manny Pacquiao. Timothy James has…
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Op-Ed: Manny Pacquiao: Who Is Timothy James in his boxing team?
By Leo Reyes
Moments after boxing promoter Manny Pinol broke the news about the dismissal of Manny Pacquiao's adviser Michael Koncz, a series of hate articles have spread like wildfires in media putting blames on…
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao vs. Marquez: 10 things you need to know about this fight
By Leo Reyes
The fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez is almost a done deal following Bob Arum's confirmation the contract has been signed by Marquez, which means Oscar de la Hoya's Golden…
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Manny Pacquiao’s training delayed due to legislative work
By Leo Reyes
Congressional duties takes precedence over the scheduled start of rigorous training for Filipino boxer and congressman Manny Pacquiao as he postpones his trip to Baguio City to officially start his training for…
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Manny Pacquiao facing biggest opponent in 15 years of his career
By Leo Reyes
On November 13, Manny Pacquiao will face Antonio Margarito at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium for the vacant WBC super welterweight championship title. When he enters the ring, Pacquiao will face his biggest…
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Fight distractions could cause Pacquiao’s defeat by Mayweather
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxer and congressman-elect Manny Pacquiao may end up losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr when they finally agree to fight in November due to the expected distractions from his constituents who have…
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Questions on Mosley’s second round assault on Mayweather Jr.
By Leo Reyes
Shane Mosley could have ended Floyd Mayweather's winning streak had he followed up his devastating punches that found their mark in the second round of their May 1 fight in Las Vegas,…
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Questions on Mayweather’s Crusade to Clean up Boxing
By Leo Reyes
With a less than a week before his fight with Shane Mosley, undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr is besieged by lingering questions about his real intention of cleaning up boxing, the…
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Mayweather Jr vs. Mosley: What Happens if Random Blood Urine Tests Failed
By Leo Reyes
One week before Floyd Mayweather, Jr and Shane Mosley collide at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, no announcement by the regulating bodies on how they will act if one or…