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Frederick Steven Roach (born March 5, 1960) is an American boxing trainer and former professional boxer. Roach is widely regarded as one of the best boxing trainers of all time. [ 4 ]
- Freddie Roach’s Boxing Background
- Freddie Roach Becomes A Trainer
- Mickey Rourke
- The Wild Card Boxing Club
- Manny Pacquiao
- Other Fighters
- Honors
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While Freddie Roachis arguably the most high-profile, well-respected and beloved trainer of recent times, he originally made his name in the sport of boxing as first a prospect and then a journeyman in the featherweight, junior light and lightweight divisions. One of seven children born to Paul Roach – himself a former New England featherweight cha...
Still in his mid-20s and with his professional boxing career already behind him, the future wasn’t looking too bright for Freddie Roach. By his own admission, he had been involved in around 300 street fights as a kid, and he was living in a neighborhood dominated by the Irish Mob, led at that time by the notorious Whitey Bulger. In fact, as a 14-ye...
In 1991 Hollywood star Mickey Rourke was going through a personal crisis. While he had achieved both critical and commercial success with films such as Year of the Dragon, 9½ Weeks and Angel Heart, Rourke felt he had unfinished business in the ring, having competed as an amateur in his youth. Rourke approached Freddie Roachto train him, and Roach d...
In 1995 Freddie Roach parted company with Mickey Rourke amicably, and with his $10,000 life savings he built his own gym – the Wild Card Boxing Club, in Hollywood, California. Rourke promptly donated all of the equipment he’d purchased to his friends new venture, and much of it remains in full working order at the Wild Card today. Possibly due to a...
In 2001 Manny Pacquiao had reached a crossroads in his young life. He was 22-years old, had been WBC world flyweight champion aged 19, but had lost that title in 1999 on a third round KO to Boonsai Sangsurat – Pacquiao’s second knockout defeat. Pacquiao had scored six straight KO’s since, and signed a promotional deal with Bob Arum, and was set to ...
Freddie Roach will always be synonymous with Manny Pacquiao, and for good reason. Under his tutelage Pacquiao won nine world titles in five weight classes, and defeated the likes of Marco Antonio Barrera (twice), Erik Morales (twice), Juan Manuel Marquez (twice), Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, Antonio Margarito, Shane Mosley, Timothy...
Few trainers in boxing history have received as many accolades as Freddie Roach. Here are just some of the many honors and awards he has received in his long, storied career: 1. 2006 California Boxing Hall of Fame 2. 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013 & 2014 Boxing Writers Association of America Trainer of the Year 3. 2008 World Boxing Council (WBC...
Learn about the life and career of Freddie Roach, one of the most respected and beloved trainers in boxing history. From his own fighting days to his partnership with Manny Pacquiao, Roach shares his story and insights in this comprehensive biography.
- March 5, 1960
- Master Roach, La Cucaracha, The Choir Boy
- 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Dedham, MA
May 1, 2015 · LAS VEGAS – Freddie Roach stands at a press conference in a giant tent out behind the MGM Grand. He grips the podium in an effort to stop his hands from shaking.
Freddie Roach is the associate head coach and defensive line coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He played linebacker for Alabama and the New England Patriots, and won four national championships as a coach.
Embark on an incredible journey with Freddie Roach, from his humble beginnings as a telemarketer to becoming a boxing legend. Roach opens up about his storie...
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Aug 18, 2021 · Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach breaks down the Sweet Science as he prepares Pacquiao to face Yordenis Ugas for the WBA World Welterweight title. Learn how Roach developed Pacquiao's power, footwork, defense, and champion mindset over two decades of working together.
515K Followers, 689 Following, 2,701 Posts - Freddie Roach (@FreddieRoach) on Instagram: "Professional Boxing Trainer …. PUBLICIST @fsternburg GYM @wildcardboxingclub STORE @wildcardboxingstore @ufcstore".
