Pacquiao going big, or going bust in the Battle of Brisbane
BRISBANE, Australia — Freddie Roach is ready to narrow down Manny Pacquiao’s options following the WBO welterweight championship fight against Jeff Horn: Think about another shot at Floyd Mayweather, or think about retirement.
The 11-time world champion is putting his WBO belt on the line Sunday against the 29-year-old Australian, a school teacher who is in the biggest bout of his professional career.
“Manny is in a must-win situation. He wants a rematch with Mayweather,” Roach said Tuesday at a gym next door to the Suncorp Stadium, where a 50,000-plus crowd is expected for the “Battle of Brisbane.”
“With Mayweather you have to look good against an opponent, you have to be impressive.”
Roach has been a long-time trainer for the multiple world champion, and reckons the 38-year-old Pacquiao should have a few more big wins in him.
“If he struggles in this fight, it could be over,” Roach said.
Source: http://sports.inquirer.net/253833/pacquiao-going-big-going-bust-battle-brisbane
The 11-time world champion is putting his WBO belt on the line Sunday against the 29-year-old Australian, a school teacher who is in the biggest bout of his professional career.
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| Boxer Jeff Horn trains in a gym in Brisbane, Australia, Monday, June 26, 2017. Horn is preparing for his WBO welterweight world boxing title bout against Filipino Manny Pacquiao on Sunday, July 2. (Photo by JOHN PYE / AP) |
“With Mayweather you have to look good against an opponent, you have to be impressive.”
Roach has been a long-time trainer for the multiple world champion, and reckons the 38-year-old Pacquiao should have a few more big wins in him.
“If he struggles in this fight, it could be over,” Roach said.
Source: http://sports.inquirer.net/253833/pacquiao-going-big-going-bust-battle-brisbane
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