Freddie Roach On Manny Pacquiao: “His Work Ethic Is The Best In The World.”
April 15, 2015, Los Angeles,Calif. --- "STANDING-ROOM-ONLY" --- Superstar Manny Pacquiao hits the mitts with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach(L) during a standing-room only media day crowd of three hundred press, Wednesday at the Wildcard Boxing Club for Pacquiao's upcoming 12-round welterweight world championship unification mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather. Promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc. , this pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View® and SHOWTIME PPV® Saturday, May 2 beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/ 6:00 p.m. PT from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. --- Photo Credit : Chris Farina - Top Rank (no other credit allowed) copyright 2015

Freddie Roach On Manny Pacquiao: “His Work Ethic Is The Best In The World.”

41

By: Sean Crose

“He always works hard,” trainer Freddie Roach says of his most famous fighter, Manny Pacquiao, “his work ethic is the best in the world.” Now in his forties, Pacquiao was training to face young lion Errol Spence in a welterweight megafight on August 21st. A Spence eye injury, however, opened the door for the skilled Yordenis Ugas to step in as Pacquiao’s opponent. Simply put, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime for the Cuban born fighter. According to Roach, however, Pacquiao – whose been at the top of the fight game for well over a decade – hasn’t missed a beat in camp.

“Same person, same guy,” he says of Pacquiao in an ES News video, “(he) puts the extra hours in all the time.” To be sure, footage of Pacquiao in training in the leadup to his fight this week has been impressive. There are prime fighters who don’t look as good as the man on the road or in the gym. The Filipino icon is undoubtedly something different. Still, Roach and Pacquiao both realize that, while Spence is a southpaw, Ugas fights out of an orthodox stance. Roach, however, doesn’t appear to be alarmed. “You know,” he says, “we fight so many lefties and so many righties.”

Chris Farina – Top Rank

Not that Roach finds the current situation to be optimal. “We’d probably rather fight a left handed fighter,” Roach says, “but a right handed fighter we’ve fought more of.” With a whopping record of 62-7-2, Pacquiao has undoubtedly faced all variety of fighters. Although Roach brings up the fact that many fighters in Pacquiao’s native Philippines are southpaws, there’s no doubt he’s battled countless orthodox boxers throughout the years.

As for the injured Spence, Roach feels sorry for the guy. “I felt bad for him,” Roach says when asked how he reacted when he heard the news of Spence’s having to step out of the fight. “I felt bad for him when he was in the car accident. I wonder if they (the eye injury and the car accident) were not connected.” With that being said, Roach is happy that Spence has had his eye operated on. “He had surgery,” Roach says of Spence. “That’s great because once it detaches, its over.” Whether or not Pacquiao will ever get the chance to face Spence remains to be seen. The truth is that he’s going to have to focus intently on Ugas at the moment, for the 26-4 fighter is no soft touch. No doubt Ugas aims to make the most of his first time in the spotlight. Pacquiao, however, is an old hand when it comes to such large scale events.

41 Comments

  1. DouglaseVamy
    01/29/2025,

    I’ve started using CBD gummies like [url=https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/collections/thc-gummies ]thc gummies online[/url], and they’ve made a clear-cut difference in my routine. They’re submissive to basis, motif monstrous, and provide a comprehensible spirit to unite CBD into my day. I’ve institute they support me moderate and redress my catch after a extensive daytime, which has been a huge benefit. The in keeping CBD dosage in each gummy is a humongous plus looking for managing intake. If you’re considering CBD, gummies are an remarkable choice to start with—just make tried you select a loyal brand payment the most artistically results!

  2. Michaellum
    03/08/2025,

    I’ve been taking cornbread hemp cbd gummies through despite a while at once, and they’ve honestly been a game-changer against force and sleep. The first-rate part? No grogginess in the morning impartial a balmy, mellow impression rather than bed. Gain, they stylishness extraordinary, opposite from some other supplements I’ve tried. I was skeptical at beginning, but after consistently using them, I can indubitably whisper they assistant with unwinding after a sustained day. If you’re looking for a ordinary practice to chill without any preternatural side effects, CBD gummies are benefit trying. Just provoke unflinching you get a quality tag with third-party testing!

  5. LorenzoPhoft
    03/18/2025,

    They provide international health solutions at my doorstep.
    srebrny lisinopril
    Best and news about drug.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *