ROACH WANTS A PACQUIAO KNOCKOUT TO SHUT THE MOUTH OF THE MAYWEATHERS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 28 Oct 2014
Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach wants ?Fighter of the Decade? and eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao to win by a knockout when he battles WBO light welterweight champion Chris Algieri in a 144 pound catch-weight bout for Pacquiao?s WBO welterweight title in Macau on Sunday, November 23, Manila Time.
Roach said he wants to ?shut the mouths? of Floyd Mayweather Jr and his father/trainer Floyd Sr who continue to insinuate that Pacquiao?s run of dominating KO victories was because of something he was taking during training and question why he had no knockouts after strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza left his camp and later hooked up with Mayweather.
He told the Manila Standard/Viva Sports he "hopes for a knockout" because he wants to silence the Mayweathers "for sure."
Pacquiao?s last stoppage was a classic 12th round TKO victory over Miguel Cotto on November 14, 2009. Cotto went the distance with Mayweather and gave him all he could handle on May 5, 2012.
What the Mayweather?s conveniently forget is that Floyd?s last knockout was in September 17, 2009 when he dropped Victor Ortiz in the 4th round with what was condemned as a sneaky, cheap shot when Ortiz was apologizing to Mayweather for an earlier infraction and had his hands down.
Mayweather?s last legitimate knockout was on December 8, 2007 against Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton who lasted 10 rounds with Floyd but was annihilated by Pacquiao in the 2nd round on May 2, 2009.
Roach told the Manila Standard/Viva Sports that while there was a delay in training because of the promotional trip to Hong Kong although they did workout, he said Pacquiao is ?doing very well and in good shape.?
He said Pacquiao ?may have broken the nose? of undefeated No. 1 junior welterweight Viktor Postol during sparring last Saturday and that he had ?hurt Mike Jones a couple of times.?
Postol is a tall, strong Ukraine fighter while Jones who some years ago was being mentioned as a possible opponent for Pacquiao is a tough welterweight.
Roach has even claimed that Postol who is a very good boxer could beat Algieri right now.
Roach also told us that lightweight Stan ?The Man? Martyniouk ?gives us what we need because he moves well.?
Pacquiao?s adviser Michael Koncz said ?Manny looks good. He is well prepared and totally focused? even as he shared the hope of Roach that Pacquiao will be able to win by knockout.
Koncz said the reception Pacquiao received everywhere he went during his Hong Kong trip was ?unbelievable and a tremendous experience? as he was mobbed by supporters, most of them Filipinos who live and work in Hong Kong.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 3 November 2025: Mayer Outpoints Spencer to Unify 154 Belts; Buatsi's Controversial Win Over Parker; Pero Outpoints Thompson; Thrilla in Manila at 50 Results
By Eric Armit, Tue, 04 Nov 2025Marcial-Colmenares Middleweight Bout Steals Show at Thrilla in Manila 50th Year (Part 1)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Tue, 04 Nov 2025MATCHROOM BOXING ANNOUNCES HISTORIC ‘LIVE FROM GHANA’ EVENT FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 AS CRAIG RICHARDS AND DAN AZEEZ COLLIDE IN ACCRA – LIVE WORLDWIDE ON DAZN
Tue, 04 Nov 2025Bryce Mills Defeats James Bernadin By Unanimous Decision
Mon, 03 Nov 2025NBA Daily: Wembanyama Struggles as Suns Give Spurs First Loss 130-118
By Reylan Loberternos, Mon, 03 Nov 2025Oklahoma City Thunder the only undefeated NBA Team
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Mon, 03 Nov 2025RP Blu Boys Close Out Strong with Unbeaten Record in Japan Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 03 Nov 2025Pero Outlasts Thompson in Orlando, Secures Unanimous Decision Victory
Mon, 03 Nov 2025Jonas Magpantay Crowned Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Champion
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 03 Nov 2025Jonas Magpantay reaches Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Finals
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 02 Nov 2025Pistons defeated Mavericks in NBA Game 34 in Mexico
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Sun, 02 Nov 2025GM Antonio finishes 14th in World Senior Standard event
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 02 Nov 2025NONITO DONAIRE FIGHTS SEIYA TSUTSUMI FOR THE WBA BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE
By Maloney L. Samaco, Sun, 02 Nov 2025Luka Dončić Equals Wilt Chamberlain’s Historic Scoring Feat
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Sun, 02 Nov 2025THRILLA IN MANILA II RESULTS: JERUSALEM, TAPALES, MARCIAL LEAD WINNERS
By Eric Armit, Sun, 02 Nov 2025