Freddie Roach Statement:
“Manny and I had a great run for 15 years — longer than most marriages and certainly a rarity for boxing. I wouldn’t trade any of it. Inside the boxing ring and the political ring, I wish Manny nothing but the best. I would be lying if I didn’t say I wasn’t hurt that he didn’t contact me personally about his decision, but the great times we enjoyed together far outweigh that.”
Roach was responding to the announcement Pacquiao made earlier today about facing Lucas Matthysse on July 15 and the introduction of his new promotions team, trainers Restituto “Buboy” Fernandez and Raides “Nonoy” Neri
