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Roach: Marquez is Now More Aggressive, His Downfall

Roach: Marquez is Now More Aggressive, His Downfall

Mitch Abramson

•Sep 7, 2011

Freddie Roach, never one to shy away from a strong opinion, is predicting a knockout for Manny Pacquiao, whom he trains, in his upcoming fight with Juan Manuel Marquez on Nov. 12 in Las Vegas. If that happens, it would be the first time that Marquez (53-5-1) has been stopped in his 18-year, Hall of Fame career. Should Pacquiao (53-3-2) get by Marquez, Roach would then like to see Pacquiao, an eight-division champion, face Mayweather Jr. in his next fight and then walk off into the sunset and retire from the sport he has dominated in recent years.

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Freddie Roach Bringing Pros To Spar With Team USA

Freddie Roach Bringing Pros To Spar With Team USA

Ryan Maquinana

•Aug 24, 2011

Several sources have informed BoxingScene.com that Freddie Roach will bring a cadre of fighters from his Wild Card Boxing Club to the USA Boxing headquarters in order to spar with the current members of the men’s and women’s U.S. National Team next week.

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Roach: Khan is Ahead of Bradley, Mayweather in 2012

Roach: Khan is Ahead of Bradley, Mayweather in 2012

Mel Ohlhoft

•Aug 17, 2011

Freddie Roach, trainer of WBA/IBF champion Amir Khan, is looking past a possible fight with WBO champion Timothy Bradley. He says Bradley had his chance to fight Khan and now the opportunity has passed. He says Bradley overlooked their offer because he's trying land a fight with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, who Roach also trains.

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Roach: If Dawson Stays Focused, He Can Beat Hopkins

Roach: If Dawson Stays Focused, He Can Beat Hopkins

Chris LaBate

•Aug 16, 2011

Trainer Freddie Roach recently gave his opinion on the upcoming light heavyweight battle between WBC champion Bernard Hopkins and mandatory contender Chad Dawson. The fight will happen on October 15th at Staples Center in Los Angeles. If Dawson can stay mentally focused and use his boxing skills, Roach believes the younger fighter has a good chance to upset the 46-year-old veteran.

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Chavez on Training Without Roach, Lopez May Come In

Chavez on Training Without Roach, Lopez May Come In

Jhonny Gonzalez

•Aug 15, 2011

WBC middleweight king Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. may bring in former champion Jose Luis Lopez to help train him for the scheduled defense with Ronald Hearns on September 17 in Mexico. Chavez's trainer, Freddie Roach, will be busy training Manny Pacquiao for his trilogy fight with Juan Manuel Marquez in November.

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Roach to Train Filipino Prospect Lorenzo Villanueva

Roach to Train Filipino Prospect Lorenzo Villanueva

Ryan Maquinana

•Aug 9, 2011

Unbeaten featherweight Lorenzo Villanueva will work with Freddie Roach at his famed Hollywood Wild Card Boxing Club, according to a report from Manny Piñol of the Manila Times that was confirmed by sources at the gym.

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Jose Benavidez Jr. is Back at Wild Card With Roach

Jose Benavidez Jr. is Back at Wild Card With Roach

Ryan Maquinana

•Jul 28, 2011

After a stint back home in his native Phoenix, unbeaten junior welterweight prospect Jose Benavidez Jr. and his father, Jose Sr., have returned to the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood to work with trainer Freddie Roach.

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Roach on Amir Khan Facing Erik Morales in December

Roach on Amir Khan Facing Erik Morales in December

Chris LaBate

•Jul 26, 2011

Fresh from his unification win over Zab Judah, the WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Amir Khan is likely going to return in December. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is mentioning former champion Erik Morales as a possible opponent. Morales returns on the Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz undercard, which is scheduled for September 17 in Las Vegas.

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Roach: Khan Stronger, Will Take a Better Punch at 147

Roach: Khan Stronger, Will Take a Better Punch at 147

Chris LaBate

•Jul 26, 2011

Trainer Freddie Roach expects his boxer, WBA 140-pound champion Amir Khan, to be stronger and more resilient at 147-pounds. Khan is going to move to 147 in early 2012. He plans to make one final defense of his junior welterweight crown in December. At 135-pounds, Khan went down in a few fights and he was knocked out in less than a minute by Breidis Prescott in 2008.

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Video: Freddie Roach on Khan's Win, Future Opponents

Video: Freddie Roach on Khan's Win, Future Opponents

BoxingScene Staff

•Jul 25, 2011

Ernest Gabion catches up with trainer Freddie Roach to discuss the recent knockout win by Amir Khan over Zab Judah in their junior welterweight unification, and what's next for Amir.

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