Freddie Roach Exclusive! "We Signed the Contract"

[MindBat]

I think Freddie needs to let Buboy hold that body pad from now on.

Pacquiao's punches are starting to have some serious effects.

Medication and punches to the body don't mix.

[M.I Truth ?]

Bastards.

I'll get you back. What if Arum is lying?

Just take the L Sam. You will be back to fight another day homie.

[MJ406]

hopefully we can just get this thing signed already.

**so it appears no catchweight, and 8oz gloves are the terms of the contract?

[Syf]

Why did he lie about Mayweather looking to face Pacquiao @ 154?

Lets hope he isn't lying again.

I don't think that was a lie.

Mayweather started the weight issue high, so that Manny wouldn't try to lowball him

same thing you do when bartering in a market, except reversed...

[lyricalether]

Like i said..Aint taking anything else tht the Roach says serious..

[Amadla Ngawethu]

December 9th, 2009
8CN Freddie Roach Exclusive! " We signed the contract"



Brad Cooney

8CountNews just spoke with Freddie Roach and got an update on the status of the super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Roach informs 8CN that Manny has signed the contract, and they are waiting for Mayweather to sign his. Roach confirms that both fighters have agreed on the purse money, and the glove size. Freddie also confirms that Dallas, Texas is in the running as a possible venue spot for the fight. Don't miss what else Freddie Roach had to say in this exclusive 8CN interview.

8CN - Freddie, thanks for joining us. Can you give us a status update on the Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr fight?

FR - Everything looks good. We have agreed on the glove size, and the weight. I talked to Arum, Dallas wants the fight, MGM wants the fight, Yankee Stadium wants the fight, so it's just trying to find out where the venue is. The fight looks good.

8CN - Do you think at this point anything can snag it, or throw this fight off of the tracks?

FR - Well anything is possible with Floyd Mayweather involved, but we signed our contract and that's all I care about. There is nothing that I can do about the other guy. I don't know if they officially signed, but we have.

8CN - Have you heard anything about New Orleans being a possible venue for the fight?

FR - I haven't heard that, but I am sure Bob Arum is looking everywhere possible.

8CN - Talk about the match-up. How does Manny match up against Floyd?

FR - It's a difficult fight, it's the most difficult style for us to go against because he is a runner and a counter puncher. We will go to camp and we will make some changes, we will set traps for this guy. This is completely opposite of the Cotto fight, opposite of the Hatton fight, and opposite from the De La Hoya fight. We will come up with a new game plan, a 10 week camp, and some changes. We will work on setting traps and taking Floyd's speed away from him.

8CN - Many of Mayweather's detractors accuse of him cherry picking his opponents and fighting smaller guys. You are an ex fighter, and the best trainer in the world. How do you answer his critics?

FR- It's the best fighting the best right now. People can say what they want, but he's very good at what he does. He's not an exciting fighter, but he's good at what he does. Let's face it, he's never been beat. We are going to come up with a great game-plan, I know my guy can do it. We will get in shape and we will try to make it as exciting as possible. Floyd is not an offensive guy he's a very defensive fighter, but defense doesn't win fights, offense does. We will excel in those areas, and we can match his hand-speed. Mayweather is very clever, it's a challenge for both men.

8CN - Will you train in PI and in USA again?

FR - Yes one month in PI and one in Los Angeles. I have no problem with that.

8CN - And just to confirm, March 13th is the date?

FR - March 13th is the date, that's not going to change.

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So what happened to the signed contract?

[V.WEBB]

So what happened to the signed contract?

exactly.....

[Reloaded]

What happened to the signed contract , Arum Pac and Roach **** their pants and just blatantly ducked the fight , I will never support any of them again , they have changed my entire view of Pac , I now think he is a juicer its the only logical answer I can come up with as to why he would duck this fight on a 14 Day cut of when Mannys trainer said 5 days would fine , real DUCKERS .

[tdubb]

What happened to the signed contract , Arum Pac and Roach **** their pants and just blatantly ducked the fight , I will never support any of them again , they have changed my entire view of Pac , I now think he is a juicer its the only logical answer I can come up with as to why he would duck this fight on a 14 Day cut of when Mannys trainer said 5 days would fine , real DUCKERS .

so they SIGNED the contract and YET there the ones ducking Floyd?

LOL holy shyt these *****'s are soooo f**** gay...

[Bretty Poy32]

Don't buy into w/e comes out of Roach's mouth.

you really sure about that?