News - Freddy Roach

Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao shielded his Canadian adviser Michael Koncz from criticisms from various sectors of the fight game over the weekend, telling an assembled media in a luxurious hotel that he (Koncz) doesn’t act without his go signal. “Mike doesn’t act alone. Whenever he does something for me, you can be rest assured that it is with my permission,” said Pacquiao. “I like him because he does what I tell him to do. He has my confidence.” read more ...

Manny Pacquiao has made a decision to train at home. He plans to start his training camp at a location in Baguio, Philippines on September 17 or 18. After Pacquiao finishes up his media tour for the November 14 bout with Miguel Cotto, he plans to start training immediately. Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach wanted a quiet, secret location in Toluca, Mexico. He fears the constant visits from reporters and fans will distract Pacquiao read more ...

While Manny Pacquiao plays the lead role in a movie currently being filmed in the Philippines, his opponent on Nov. 14th, WBO welterweight titlist Miguel Cotto, has already begun light training in his native Puerto Rico for the fight that is still over 11 weeks away read more ...

Last week, trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. made comments regarding Ricky Hatton's ability to stop Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in Las Vegas. Mayweather says Hatton is stronger and will put Pacquiao away after wearing him down. Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach has fired back a prediction of his own - Manny by knockout in nine rounds. Roach knows Hatton is tough read more ...

Trainer Freddie Roach, made another bold prediction at his Hollywood-based Wild Card Boxing Club, where he is training five-division world champion and No. 1 Pound-for-Pound fighter Manny Pacquiao for his 12-round welterweight super fight against "The Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya. "Oscar stated in his media conference call that training to fight Manny has put the fire back in his belly. If he thinks he has a fire in his belly read more ...

Freddie Roach spent a little of his Sunday with Boxingtalk, and gave us his thoughts on Juan Manuel Marquez's performance, and whether or not he feels Pacquiao vs Marquez is next. Roach seems to think another possibility is possible. Manny will move up to 135lbs, and take on Juan Diaz? Roach also informs Boxingtalk that the Jeff Lacy vs Peter Manfredo Jr fight is all but a done deal read more ...

Fightnews just caught up with Freddie Roach and got an exclusive update on Oscar De La Hoya's training camp in Puerto Rico. Roach gives us an in depth look at how camp is progressing thus far, and he also informed Fightnews that there is a very real possibility that he will be in San Antonio for Pacquiao's fight against Solis read more ...

Everyone in boxing knew that once the deal between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr was inked, that “The Golden Boy” would look elsewhere for a new trainer. Famed fight trainer Freddie Roach, already loaded with a stable full of champions, contenders, and prospects, had his hands full, but when an opportunity of a lifetime comes around, it's tough to pass on it, “ It was a hard decision at first, because I have to give read more ...

Trainer Freddie Roach has expressed preference for Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) over Top Rank Inc. as the promoter for Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao. In an overseas interview with this writer, Roach said that GBP, owned by boxing superstar Oscar Dela Hoya, has all the opponents they want for Pacquiao. “I’m not a lawyer but I believe Golden Boy Promotions owns the promotional rights over Manny because they made Manny sign with them first before Top Rank came up with their offer” said Roach in a call from his Wild Card Gym in California “And besides, Golden Boy has all the fighters we want to face.” read more ...

- Freddie, when does Manny Pacquaio return to the United States? FR - Manny returns to Los Angeles on Saturday, and we start training on Monday for the fight. We are going to have a closed gym for Manny the same as last time. He has been training in the Philippines for the past few weeks, so he is coming back here in great shape, and we'll get started right away. read more ...