Ructions are so common in boxing that the apparent dismissal of Freddie Roach passed with little commentManny Pacquiao sounds like a confused fighter in the autumn of his career or, at the very least, the team around him are in disarray. Last week the Filipino force of nature appeared to sack his trainer, Freddie Roach, after 17 years and 34 fights, at the very time when he should be gearing up for what may be his farewell appearance, against the welterweight champion, Lucas Matthysse. On Monday the 39-year-old congressman announced he was reconsidering his options.“Contrary to statements which I personally did not make that are circulating in the media,” Pacquaio said, “I have not made my final decision who will...
Bolton boxer lands farewell blow on promoter after agreeing terms with Filipino fighter and former sparring partner for 23 April showdownIn what looks a coordinated social media announcement designed to bypass respective advisers Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao are telling the boxing world they are happy to fight each other on 23 April, five years after their last sparring sessions in the Los Angeles Wild Card gym of Freddie Roach.It is not “a done deal”, as some are claiming, because they have yet to bring together Pacquiao’s contract lawyer, Michael Koncz, and his promoter, Bob Arum, which lately has been like docking the royal yacht in Camden Lock. Related: Manny Pacquiao confirms talks with Amir Khan to dash Jeff Horn's hopes Continue reading...
Former world super-bantamweight champion, who is making noises at featherweight, is leaving Joe Gallagher’s care to base himself at the Wild Card gym in Los AngelesScott Quigg has split with Joe Gallagher after six years to join Freddie Roach in the US. It is a gamble that could launch him into a rematch with Carl Frampton or put him into the mix at featherweight, a division that is brimming with possibilities.The 28-year-old former world super-bantamweight champion, now making noises at 9st, insisted on Monday the parting was amicable, although only those close to the camp saw it coming. Related: Carl Frampton beats Scott Quigg to unify world super-bantamweight titles Continue reading...