Leo Reyes
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Alvarez bags Golovkin fight after beating Chavez via UD
By Leo Reyes
Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez bags the long-awaited fight against Gennady Golovkin after scoring a lopsided victory over Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. Saturday night at the T. Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,…
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Op-Ed: Alvarez may struggle with extra weight to secure win over Chavez
By Leo Reyes
Mexican star Canelo Alvarez could struggle in the ring with challenger Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. because of the extra weight he is carrying to satisfy the agreed catch weight of 164.5 pounds…
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Pacquiao could peak too soon if gym work starts early
By Leo Reyes
WBO Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao could peak too soon if he starts gym works early in his eight-week training camp for his upcoming fight against unbeaten Australian challenger Jeff Horn on July…
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Golovkin fight is irrelevant if Chavez beats Alvarez
By Leo Reyes
There will be no Golovkin fight this year despite boxing fans' persistent clamor if Canelo Alvarez loses to Julio Cesar Chavez on Saturday night at the T. Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,…
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Late training schedule shows Pacquiao not worried about Horn bout
By Leo Reyes
WBO Welterweight champion and incumbent Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao has chosen to prioritize his work in the senate over his training for the scheduled title fight against unbeaten Australian challenger Jeff Horn…
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Op-Ed: If no Klitschko rematch Joshua needs to face Wilder for next bout
By Leo Reyes
Anthony Joshua is bound to honor his commitment to grant Wladimir Klitschko immediate rematch following his TKO win over the longtime Ukrainian champion last weekend but if does not happen, Joshua needs…
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Joshua knocks out Klitschko to unify heavyweight title
By Leo Reyes
Heavyweight rising star Anthony Joshua remains unbeaten in 19 pro fights after knocking out heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko in the penultimate round of their title fight Saturday at the Wembley Stadium in…
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Nietes is 3rd world titlist from Phl after win against Nantapech
By Leo Reyes
Former WBO Light Flyweight champion Donnie Nietes has won the vacant IBF Flyweight title following his unanimous decision win over Komgrich Nantapech of Thailand Saturday night at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino…
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Donnie Nietes targets 3rd major world title for the Philippines
By Leo Reyes
Former WBO Light Flyweight champion Donnie Nietes aims to grab the vacant IBF Flyweight title Saturday against Komgrich Nantapech of Thailand in the main event of the Pinoy Pride 40 at the…
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Manny Pacquiao likely to retire in 2021
By Leo Reyes
WBO Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao won't be retiring anytime soon or at least after one year before his six-year term as Philippine senator ends in 2022. Pacquiao's longtime trainer Freddie Roach spoke…
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Pacquiao promises exciting fight for the fans on July 2
By Leo Reyes
WBO Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao looks forward to a very exciting fight when he squares off with unbeaten Australian challenger Jeff Horn on July 2, at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.…
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Milan Melindo gears up for title fight against Akira Yaegashi
By Leo Reyes
IBF Interim World Light Flyweight title holder Milan Melindo is set to face Akira Yaegashi on May 21 at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan for the regular IBF World Light Flyweight…
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao needs KO win over Horn to sell future fights
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has not scored a knockout win for the last eight years following his KO victory in the last round of his title fight against Miguel Cotto of…
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RP with only 2 world champs after Tapales was stripped of title
By Leo Reyes
The Philippines is left with just two world boxing titles after WBO Bantamweight Champion Marlon Tapales was stripped of his title for not making the bantamweight limit of 118 pounds during the…
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Mayweather targets historic 50-0 win record against McGregor
By Leo Reyes
Floyd Mayweather is getting closer to his dream of becoming the first pro boxer in history of the sport to win 50 fights in a row and to surpass the record set…
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Marlon Tapales aims to duplicate KO win against Shohei Omori
By Leo Reyes
WBO Bantamweight Champion Marlon Tapales of the Philippines aims to duplicate his last knockout win against previously unbeaten Japanese boxer Shohei Omori when he defends his title for the first time on…
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Op-Ed: Why Klitschko would prevail over Joshua on April 29 at Wembley
By Leo Reyes
Longest-reigning world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko would likely regain his IBF and WBA heavyweight titles when he squares off with unbeaten IBF heavyweight titlist Anthony Joshua on April 29 at the Wembley…
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Pacman spar mate Shawn Porter in crucial bout against Andre Berto
By Leo Reyes
Former Pacquiao sparring partner Shawn Porter is all set to face former Floyd Mayweather foe Andre Berto in his bid to earn a rematch against Keith Thurman, who handed him his second…
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Pacquiao targets first KO win in 8 years against Jeff Horn
By Leo Reyes
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is determined to end his eight-year knockout holiday by advancing his training schedule to prepare for his showdown against Australian challenger Jeff Horn at the Suncorp Stadium…
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Op-Ed: Why proposed Mayweather-McGregor fight won’t sell
By Leo Reyes
It appears the proposed Mayweather-McGregor fight will soon take place in Las Vegas after the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) cleared the way for MMA artist Conor McGregor to obtain a boxing…