The world’s greatest boxing trainer, Freddie Roach has found a new home in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico where he has been for the past two weeks preparing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. for his next fight. “I have found this to be a very great experience. I did not know what to expect but it was been great. The people are very nice and to my surprise they know who I am. I thought the only other place as was known outside of the US was the Philippines,” said Roach with a smile.

Roach is getting Chavez Jr. the January 29 fight against Billy Lylle , that will take place in the Banorte Soccer Stadium in Culiacan. “People come up to me and ask me to take care of Julio and get him ready to fight for a championship. They ask for my autograph and take pictures with me. This people are very hospitable,” said Roach.

Roach loves the food and has made some trips to nearby beaches in Mazatlan and Tata. “I just love their sea food and I have even begun to eat their hot salsa and I also like the Mexican Banda music that is so popular here, it has a very unique sound with all the instruments they play with,” said Roach.

But Roach has also worked very hard with Chavez Jr. during his stay in Culiacan and was more than happy with the facilities. “We everything we need here and Julio is working very hard. He will be ready for the fight and for Billy Lyell,” added Roach. Roach will return to the United States on Sunday, Jan 30 and will be back at the Wild Card in Hollywood, California on Monday Jan 31.