By Ruslan Chikov
The trainer of several past and present boxing champions is not going down the road of helping fighters involved in different combat sports. Freddie Roach spoke with Golzka about helping U F C welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre with improving his ability to box. Roach's work with fighters like Manny Pacquiao and James Toney has attracted atheletes from other sports who want to improve their shape and fighting ability.
In the same interview, Roach was asked about a possible fight between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. In past interviews Roach was not confident about Pacquiao beating Mayweather by knockout. He saw changes to Mayweather in the victory over Shane Mosley. The issues he saw have changed his mind. He doesn't think Mayweather will see a decision.
"He slowed down a little. He used to be a faster fighter. He doesn't move like he used to. He fights more flat-footed. He changed his style [against Mosley] because he can't use his legs anymore....his legs are not there. Mosley hurt him in the second round but he couldn't finish [him]. I expected more [from Mosley]. Pacquiao is faster than Mayweather and he's a stronger fighter. I think Pacquiao will knock Floyd out," Roach said.
