Leo Reyes
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Op-Ed: Sparring sessions too much, too soon for Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes
Eight-division world boxing champion and Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao may be rushing things up inside his training camp by engaging in early sparring sessions while actively discharging his sworn duties as a…
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Op-Ed: Why Andre Ward will prevail over Sergey Kovalev on Nov. 19
By Leo Reyes
Finally, Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev will face each other in the ring after they both emerged winners in their tune up fights ahead of their title fight on Nov. 19 at…
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Op-Ed: Pacquiao likely to go for 1st KO win in 7 years against Vargas
By Leo Reyes
Eight-division world boxing champion and freshman Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao has not won a fight by way of knockout in the last seven years since his TKO victory over Miguel Cotto of…
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After the Bradley fight, Pacquiao is now faster and stronger
By Leo Reyes
If Manny Pacquiao's strength and conditioning coach Justine Fortune is right with his observation that Pacquiao is now stronger and faster than he was in the last Bradley fight, expect him to…
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Arthur Villanueva gets second chance to validate win over Jimenez
By Leo Reyes
WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight titlist "King" Arthur Villanueva welcomes the opportunity to validate his controversial win over Juan Jimenez of Mexico during their first encounter last May at the La Salle Coliseum,…
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Mark Magsayo gears up for 15th straight win Saturday night
By Leo Reyes
Rising Filipino boxing sensation Mark Magsayo is set to wrap up his 15th straight victory since turning pro in 2013 when he collides with late replacement foe Ramiro Robles at the StubHub…
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Jorge Linares gears up for 12-round fight with Anthony Crolla
By Leo Reyes
WBC lightweight champion Jorge Linares won't be rushing things out when he comes face-to-face with WBA lightweight titlist Anthony Crolla this Saturday at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Linares is defending…
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Op-Ed: Nietes needs to dispose Sosa for shot at Chocolatito or Estrada
By Leo Reyes
Donnie Nietes' debut at 112 pounds flyweight limit against Edgar Sosa of Mexico this Saturday night at the StubHub Center in Carson, California is crucial in his search for more lucrative fights…
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Sen. Pacquiao earns praises for action that ousted fellow senator
By Leo Reyes
Neophyte senator Manny Pacquiao has earned praises for his recent action in a senate session that triggered the ouster of fellow senator Leila de Lima as chairperson of the Senate Committee on…
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Pacquiao targets 5th world championship belt for Philippines
By Leo Reyes
The Philippines will likely bag its fifth world boxing championship title if Filipino boxing star and neophyte senator Manny Pacquiao wins against reigning WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas on Nov.5 at the…
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De la Hoya, Alvarez assure fans Golovkin fight will happen soon
By Leo Reyes
Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez and promoter Oscar de la Hoya are tired and at times irritated by constant criticism that Alvarez has been ducking Golovkin after consistently knocking out almost all…
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Liam Smith talks about rematch against Alvarez ahead of fight
By Leo Reyes
WBO light-middleweight champion Liam Smith is so confident he will win over Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez when they clash on Saturday at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. Smith's confidence level is…
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Canelo Alvarez-Liam Smith fight this weekend in jeopardy
By Leo Reyes
Two days before the title fight between Canelo Alvarez and Liam Smith, a grim scenario has surfaced which could lead to Smith walking away from the scheduled title fight if Alvarez fails…
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Orthodox fighter Johnriel Casimero uses left hand for KO wins
By Leo Reyes
IBF Flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero is listed in his Boxrec and Wiki records as an orthodox boxe. It is interesting to note that the 26-year-old native of Ormoc City, Philippines has actually…
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More fights coming Pacquiao’s way after Nov. 5 clash with Vargas
By Leo Reyes
Boxing star and neophyte Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao will continue fighting after his scheduled fight against Jessie Vargas on Nov. 5 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada but…
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Op-Ed: Why Carlos Cuadras deserves rematch against Chocolatito Gonzalez
By Leo Reyes
While Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez has scored a unanimous decision win over Carlos Cuadras Saturday night at the The Forum in Inglewood, CA., popular boxing trainer Robert Garcia believes a rematch should be…
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Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez continues reign as Ring’s P4P king
By Leo Reyes
Unbeaten WBC flyweight champion Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez has solidified his reign as the Ring's pound-for-pound king with his unanimous decision win over Carlos Cuadras of Mexico Saturday night at at The Forum…
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Jessie Vargas to avenge Morales, Barrera’s loss to Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes
WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas has another agenda aside from keeping his title when he collides with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 5 at the Thomas and Mack Center in…
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Demand from boxing fans could trigger Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch
By Leo Reyes
Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao believes that for the proposed Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch to happen, boxing fans should demand it because it could entice Mayweather to get out of retirement if he believes…
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Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez risking P4P title against Cuadras
By Leo Reyes
Unbeaten WBC flyweight champion Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez will be risking his Ring's pound-for-pound title in his debut at the 115 pounds Super Flyweight limit against undefeated Carlos Cuadras of Mexico Saturday night…