He is the trainer of Manny Pacquiao. Through Freddie’s tutelage, Pacman has become the first seven belt holder in boxing history. Freddie has won more trainer of the year awards than any trainer in the history of boxing.
He has trained more champions than any trainer in the history of boxing.. The most recent issue of Sports Illustrated calls him boxing’s greatest trainer ever! As of this date, he has not been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Once again, let’s welcome this living legend into the doghouse.
David Tyler – Fred, how was your last trip to Las Vegas?
Freddie Roach – I’d say it turned out pretty good.
DT – Let’s get down to business. Did the first round give you any jitters?
FR – I was a little surprised but Manny told me between rounds that he just wanted to see if he could take his punches because Cotto is a true Welterweight. Manny was in control.
DT – When did you know the fight was yours?
FR – After the first knock down I knew it was a matter of time. Manny was going to be too strong and fast for him.
DT – Did Miguel Cotto surprise you by running away from Manny?
FR – No not really. I could see that coming and I thought he might quit but I believe he wanted to say that he went the distance with Manny Pacquiao.
DT – Should referee Kenny Bayless have stopped that fight sooner?
FR – I don’t think so, I would say his corner should have thrown in the towel and kept their fighter from taking a beating and embarrassing himself by not boxing. His corner is young and inexperienced..
DT – Could we compare Manny to Mike Tyson in the sense that other fighters seem afraid of Pacquiao and run?
FR – Manny is even more fearsome than Tyson, he is also more of a complete fighter with great power in either hand which was on display for the world to see last Saturday. I’m sure that Mayweather is afraid of him.
DT – Manny told the world that he will stay at 147 lbs. Can anybody come close to beating him at 147 pounds?
FR – I have no problem saying that there is not a fighter in the world who could come close to beating Manny Pacquiao at Welterweight.
DT – Fred, the entire galaxy wants Manny to fight Mayweather next. What would be the biggest challenge in making this happen?
Please read the rest of this Interview at DoghouseBoxing.
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Special thanks to Chee of Doghouse for this article.
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