By Al Francis: In my second article for this site, published about two months ago, I predicted Miguel Cotto to knock out Filipino star Manny Pacquiao. I felt that despite Pacquiao’s great talent and ferocity, the bigger and stronger Cotto would prove to be a step too far, however I severely miscalculated! Some writer’s like to make bold claims like quiting writing if they’re proved wrong. Thank god I’m not that stupid!
Freddie Roach
Roach wants Mayweather…but only if the price is right
By Shaun Campbell: Saturday night Manny Pacquiao sensationally stopped a true welterweight champion in his prime. Miguel Cotto was taken to hospital after he lost his World Boxing Organization title to the “Pacman.”
News – Roach want automatic DQ for low blows from Cotto!
By Liam Santiago: Legendary boxing trainer, Freddie Roach claims he will insist that any low blows Manny Pacquiao might receive from Miguel Cotto, accidental or not, will result in automatic disqualification. Roach is due to attend a ‘rules meeting’, where he is adamant the rule will be enforced whether Cotto likes it or not. Roach also has some complaints about the choice of referees for the bout.
Roach: “We [Pacquiao] Need to Have the Perfect Fight Plan”
By Manuel Perez: Trainer Freddie Roach is looking for the magical fight plan for his fighter Manny Pacquiao so that he can beat World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto on November 14th. In an interview at Fight News, Roach had this to say: “We need to have a perfect fight plan, just what he had when he beat De La Hoya.” You think? Forget about a fight plan.
Roach: [Pacquiao is] “Punching like a Middleweight”
By Manuel Perez: In an article at Abs-Cbn news, trainer Freddie Roach had this to say about Manny Pacquiao, say he’s “punching like a middleweight.” I’m wondering why Roach only said that Pacquiao is punching like a middleweight, and not like something bigger like a light heavyweight? This is funny. Mark my words, the next interview Roach will probably be comparing Pacquiao’s power to Wladimir Klitschko or Mike Tyson. I’m kind of curious.
Roach Wants Pacquiao to Fight Mayweather Before Retirement
By Manuel Perez: It looks like Manny Pacquiao is really interested in trying to become a politician. I wish him a lot of luck. His trainer Freddie Roach said this to GMA News: “I would like (Manny) to finish with beating Mayweather.” Finish with beating Mayweather? What is that about? Pacquiao hasn’t even fought Miguel Cotto yet and already Roach is having visions of Mayweather. Someone needs to wake Roach out of his reverie and delusions of grandeur. Pacquiao is going to be picking up his teeth on November 14th when Cotto sends Pacquiao packing his bags for his political career.
Roach is ready in case Cotto pulls a Mayweather and comes in overweight
By Eric Thomas: Freddie Roach is prepared for Miguel Cotto to pull a Floyd Mayweather Jr. move by coming in over the catch weight limit of 145 pounds for his November 14th bout against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand. Roach said “I’m prepared for that possibility,” to the Sports. Inquirer. Cotto, 28, will have to come in two pounds under the maximum limit of 147 for his fight against Pacquiao.
Roach: “If You Go Out There Looking for a Knockout, You might Get Caught Yourself”
By Manuel Perez: At yesterday’s press conference at Monday’s press conference at the Beverly Hills hotel, Freddie Roach, the trainer of Manny Pacquiao, had his usual standard pearls of wisdom for the reporters, remarking “I think this is going to be a 12-round fight. No knockout. This guy [Miguel Cotto] is very resilient. If a knockout comes, it comes, but if you go out there looking for a knockout, you might get caught yourself. We have to be very tactical.” In other words, Pacquiao needs to try and protect his noggin from getting tagged by Cotto on November 14th.
Roach Denies that Pacquiao takes Steroids – News
By Eric Thomas: Freddie Roach, the trainer for Manny Pacquiao, denies that Manny takes steroids, saying in an interview at Boxing Fanhouse “Well, we [Pacquiao] have taken him a couple of times to be tested, and we haven’t tested positive yet…all Manny’s on is white rice.” Yesterday, Floyd Mayweather Sr. had mentioned to the Grand Rapids Press that Pacquiao might be taking steroids. The interview quickly caught on with a number of sites with some boxing fans wondering if Pacquiao had been juicing (using steroids) in the past to gain weight for his fights against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.
Warren: Roach is wrong, Khan will not fight Murray!
By Liam Santiago: If like me, you were getting excited when Freddie Roach said a mega fight between John Murray and Amir Khan is very possible for their next fight, unfortunately, it won’t happen. Frank Warren has said that he is in talks with the number one challenger for Khan’s WBA belt, Dimitiy Salita. If that deal can not be done, the Khan camp will have to look else where.