Freddie roach boxing biography

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    From failed fighter to tremendous trainer, Roach is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in history and is most famous for his work with Filipino icon Pacquiao.

    Freddie Roach is an American trainer and former professional fighter. Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxing trainers of all time, Roach is most known for his work with Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao.

    He has also worked with Oscar De La Hoya, Amir Khan and Miguel Cotto. "La Cucaracha" has also dipped his toes into the MMA world having coached UFC legend Georges St-Pierre.

    Born in Dedham, Massachusetts, Roach had a troubled youth and has previously claimed to have had more than 300 street fights before containing his aggression at the AAU ranks in New England.

    Trained by his father Paul Roach, a parent who he admitted to being abusive towards him and his siblings, he notched up 150 amateur bouts and was a national standout with multiple Golden Gloves won. He also won the New England featherweight championship, a title his father had held in 1942.

    Despite being under the guidance of legendary trainer Eddie Futch, "The Choir Boy" struggled to replicate the success he had as an amateur on the professional circuit. Following early signs of Parkinson's Disease, Roach continued to lace up the gloves

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    Freddie Roach

    40 Wins (15 knockouts, 25 decisions), 13 Losses (3 knockouts, 10 decisions), 0 Draws[9]Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotesLoss 40–13 David Rivello MD101986-10-24 Pedagogue Auditorium, Stargazer, Massachusetts, Pooled StatesWin 40–12 Arnel Arrozal RTD5 (10)1986-08-14 Edmonds Group College, Lynnwood, Washington, Combined StatesLoss 39–12 Andy Enhance KO10 (10)1986-04-17 San Rafael, California, Unified StatesLoss 39–11Darryl TysonUD121986-03-01 Symposium Center, President, District lecture Columbia, Pooled StatesFor WBC Continental Americas Lightweight title.Loss 39–10Héctor CamachoUD101985-12-18 Arco Podium, Sacramento, Calif., United StatesLoss 39–9Greg HaugenTKO7 (10)1985-08-22 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWin 39–8 Joey Olivera UD81985-06-30 Tropicana Motel & Cards, Las Vegas, Nevada, Coalesced StatesWin 38–8 Martin Morado TKO8 (10)1985-05-23 Marriott Motor hotel, Irvine, Calif., United StatesWin 37–8 Jaime Balboa UD101985-04-09Sacramento, California, Mutual StatesLoss 36–8Bobby ChaconMD101985-03-05 Audi

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    WELCOME TO WILDCARD
    THE HOUSE THAT FREDDIE BUILT

    The t-shirts behind the counter say it all. “It ain’t easy.” The people who train at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club know that neither boxing, nor life, is easy. The harder you train, the more respect you earn. And the harder you fight, the more fights you win — inside the ring and out.

    For 33 years, Freddie Roach and the strip-mall gym at the corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Vine has been the heart and soul of Los Angeles boxing. As the training home of more than 35+ World Champions, including Miguel Cotto, Amir Khan, James Toney, and 8-division World Champion Manny Pacquiao, Wild Card Boxing has produced some of the best talent the sport of boxing has ever seen.

    Originally from the Boston area, Freddie began his pro boxing career as a brawling featherweight. He and his brothers Al, Pepper, Joey and Paul Jr. were trained by their father Paul, and the “Fighting Roach Brothers” became local legends. After 150 amateur fights, Freddie turned pro at the age of 18. He was trained and mentored by Hall-of-Famer Eddie Futch, and from 1978 to 1986 fought his way to a 41-13-0 record with 17 KOs. The sport took its toll physically, but Freddie’s love for boxing never waned.

    Upon re

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