Freddie Roach Hints That Manny Pacquiao Might Not Retire
Trainer Freddie Roach has suggested that there may still be life in Manny Paqcuiao yet by hinting that he could continue boxing following his world title fight with American Timothy Bradley.
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The 37-year-old had dropped his own hint saying that this weekend’s fight in Las Vegas could be his last stand. Having already met Bradley twice, the two men are tied with one win each.
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The Filipino lost his previous fight to Floyd Mayweather last year (via BBC) and has designs on a political career when he finally hangs up his gloves, running for a seat on the state senate in his native Philippines.
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However, the BBC is reporting that Pacquiao could be tempted to continue fighting with his trainer Freddie Roach saying: “I do think Manny has more quality fights in him. His power, speed, work ethic are still superior to most others.”
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This fight with Bradley will be his 66th professional fight, which stretches back all the way to 1995.
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However, he will have his work cut out for him as Bradley, the current WBO welterweight champion, has only ever lost one fight in his career (via BBC).