Freddy Roach Opens Up on Training Manny Pacquiao, Mike Tyson, and more | Undeniable with Dan Patrick

Embark on an incredible journey with Freddie Roach, from his humble beginnings as a telemarketer to becoming a boxing legend. Roach opens up about his storied career, revealing the grit and resilience it takes to rise from the ashes and carve out a legacy in the world of boxing. With over 40 professional victories as a fighter, more than 20 World titles as a trainer, and a seven-time Trainer of the Year accolade, Roach's story is nothing short of legendary. Discover how a man, once given the nickname "Irish Freddy Roach" to draw interest, fought his way through personal and professional battles to become an icon in the boxing community.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Freddy Roach Early Life
8:58 - Importance of Education
10:32 - Freddy Roach Pro Boxing Debut
13:11 - Losing Title Opportunity
14:20 - Eddie Futch Mentorship Ends
17:10 - Freddy Roach's Boxing Comeback
19:29 - Winning First Boxing Title
22:20 - Death of Freddy's Father
23:22 - Opening Wild Card Gym
23:50 - Freddy Roach Parkinson's Diagnosis
24:39 - Training Manny Pacquiao
30:01 - Coaching Mike Tyson
32:01 - Training Marco Antonio Barrera
36:35 - Oscar De La Hoya Training Sessions
42:50 - Preparing Pacquiao for Marquez IV
46:14 - Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Analysis
50:44 - Fighting Spirit of Freddy Roach
52:57 - Freddy Roach's Pet Peeves
54:09 - Outro

[@user-pv5ce6oj3l]

I am an Asian from Russia, and I have been a fan of Manny and Freddie since 2003, they are very humble and respectful, they never swore at each other like most boxers and coaches, the boxing world is so boring without them, I miss the times when I followed them, starting from adolescence to 31 years, time has flown by very quickly and it sucks

[@fsgambellone]

Tell me about it. I grew up watching boxing in the 70s. I ha5lte to say any era was greater than any other. But his current generations of boxers runs the gamut from the best and fiercest I'll ever see intermingled with all the Instagram models. Stop typing and strat fighting. Nobody worth the salt in my semen gives a fuck about your 0. Just fight.

[@jeremyweems4916]

Freddie and Manny. Best team in boxing history. I don't care what anyone says.

[@rickyjones7653]

Could NEVER beat Floyd 😅

[@romeosiervo9405]

Floyd run....​@@rickyjones7653

[@antocuares5022]

Floyd yes but only best runner hugger etc

[@chtrvra]

We love Pacquiao from Thailand 🇹🇭 🇵🇭

[@ztir6924]

Manny loves Tina, the Thai restaurant owner beside Wild Card Gym.

[@aliveinpictures]

The whole southeast Asia sees Manny as a hero

[@MilkANDMagic]

we love buakaw from Philippines!

[@sp00kdagul]

Sending love from your South East Asian neighbor, the PH!

[@user-jz1fi2oj1z]

Does Freddy have a wife and KIDS?

[@Layon_King]

Manny and Freddie's first meeting was an act of God. They will forever be intertwined.

[@LiLgPnoy15]

I met Freddie a few times at the Wild Card, such a great guy. He took time out to sign autographs for me and take pictures. Thank you for taking a chance on Pacquiao, Filipino pride!

[@markmcallan973]

He's a great guy and great trainer! Salamat! Love from Australia 👍👌👊

[@thedorkages5569]

Seeing/noticing pacquiao’s caliber early on when everyone else did not just shows that roach is a true genius at what he does.

[@ernestocarrillo7]

Freddy is a guines and a great strategist. Boxing is all he knows from amateur to professional boxer himself and now a trainer. A great strategist for avoiding opponents at their best time. Freddy is the greatest at choosing his opponents at their worst time possible. Sounds crazy however I got the receipts. Try it.

[@jeffmazo7691]

@@ernestocarrillo7 nah you are probably talking about Mayweather, Pacquaio and Freddie did not choose their opponent they always fought the best fighter regardless if they were underdogs even if the chance was low they would take the fight, it was Mayweather who waited for Pacquaio to age before fighting, have you see mayweather do that? nah

[@user-hp8zm3rj5k]

🇵🇭AGREE🇵🇭

[@ernestocarrillo7]

@@user-hp8zm3rj5k yeah that son of you know who, knows how to DUCK CHERRY PICK, AND FEED PUNKIAO PEDS just like he gave peds to James lights out Tony.

[@champanedout]

The legendary duo... Freddy Roach and Manny Pacquiao.. always respectful, always humble, and never cocky.. boxing could use them right now more than ever.. once Manny became a household name he fought anybody and everybody and thats just one of the many reasons real fight fans respect them

[@TJ-Dives]

Who could not love Freedie? He is a very special man.❤

[@FelixAlonzo]

When I first walked into his gym. I felt like a tourist. Scared and unsure. Then Freddy came up and said hi. I was speechless and self conscious. Now we talk from time to time now that Ive been working out there regularly. He's simply one of the most amazing human beings, so down to earth and kind human heart. Love you Freddy!

[@mpaung]

Roach really molded Pacman's way of fighting. He turned a raw pure power Destroyer to one of the greatest boxers of his generation.

[@brendonpotts7961]

One of the greatest to ever lace a pair of gloves up!

[@Lemon-rk9hq]

@@brendonpotts7961agreed

[@Matt-zp1jn]

P4P a true Top 10 GOAT fighter! 🥊

[@benjoshd3386]

Only top 10 really ? What's the Criteria of being GOAT that PACQUIAO doesn't have ?

[@mpaung]

@@benjoshd3386 i think he's the goat of his generation.

[@justinocasy3153]

Freddy is a gem. He may not be Irish but we hold him as such. Much ❤ from the Emerald Isle from us all .

[@diytoknow584]

The longest youtube video I've ever watched.. it can turn out into a film. Very humble beginning.

[@jeffzimmers9301]

This gentleman is a Stand Up Guy. Respect. Humility and Courage.

[@jairusestabillo935]

Thank You lodi coach roach! Won multiple World Titles with Manny. We truly witness a once in a lifetime greatness.

[@bobgaysummerland]

Freddy in the corner with Pacman was pure freakin magic to watch. I'm convinced if there were no Freddy in the ring Pacman may not have been the fighter he became. God puts you where ya need to be and I'm glad he stuck you in the corner so you could develop great fighters. You've done way more than any one fighter for the sport of boxing.

[@leasergar3608]

For sure!!

[@gregoryphillips3969]

What a fantastic interview pure class. Freddie Roach is an even better trainer than l thought he was.

[@jhonpaulamboy455]

The glory days of pacquiao i realy miss those 30yrs 😭😭😭 when manny is unstopable many life is real world fairytale ❤❤❤ Take care of you self fredie from pilipino australian thank you for you and manny you will be forever be remember❤🇦🇺🇵🇭

[@ramosgweneth6770]

Philippines loves you freddie! thank-you so much you're such a true legend in the sports of boxing!

[@fruitsoftheearth1386]

Me and my Brother met coach Freddie 2008 in London Pacman vs Hatton press con. He is genuinely very nice approachable guy.. he signed our head gear and talk to us. The way he talks in this interview. On and off camera he is lovely guy so simple and humble like Pacman. God Bless coah Freddie! By the way you look healthier and younger now..

[@inmyopinion651]

I came up in boxing same time as Freddie and while most know him as a trainer and he is one of the best he could fight to. Freddie is a class act. What he and Pacman did together won't be repeated anytime soon. Inoue has same type skills but I don't believe he will move past 126.

[@Tapsi.9817]

It's like a father and son between freddie and manny...great interview....thanks freddie for helping manny pacquiao to become one of the best fighter in the history of boxing...🙏

[@user-hp8zm3rj5k]

THANKS Coach Freddie for not only enhancing Manny’s LEFT Dexterity🥊🙏🥊 You’ve Made Manny AMBIDEXTROUS 🥊🙏🥊 And TYSON too! What you learned from Coach Futch, you imparted to both Tyson & Manny which became evident in both Fighters 🥊👊🥊👊🥊 You’ve Proven what scientists declared: LEFT-handed people have the RIGHT side of their Brain MORE Dominant👊👊👊 For YOUR WISDOM TO TRAIN TYSON’s & MANNY’s NON-dominant hands is SIMPLY SELFLESS 🥊👊🙏🙏🙏👊🥊

[@jaggersalapayne9353]

Freddie is a good son, a good man, best trainer and made a name of himself from the ashes of life. Thank you Mr. Freddie for making Manny a legend...from the Phillipines.

[@haya7162]

As a Filipino i admire fredie roach game plan every upcoming fights with manny, there like father and son,,i love him,i knew they will make it,he gives manny hope to win every fight, and they did it world champions,so proud of you sir fredie mabuhay,,god bless

[@fsgambellone]

I've been asking for Mr Roach in various social media for this as a book. None of this was my business. What a story. This interview will go down as historic.

[@estong111]

Freddie really took care of her mother. Heartwarming revelation of the true nation of Freddie. Caring, loving & compasionate. The story made me realized that we really need to take care of our loved ones . thank you freddie. keep on fighting!

[@renongeder2]

The whole Philippines Community Loves Freddy Roach All the Time..GOD Bless You Freddy.

[@DevinJHiggins]

I've waited a long time to watch this conversation and soon as I saw it, I loaded it up. I remember Dan talking about it on his radio show and how fascinating he found Freddie's life and career. And having been a Pacquiao fan since the late 2000s, this was worth the wait! Thanks for posting it!

[@jeromekim5856]

Shouldnt this belong in a tv?!

[@DevinJHiggins]

@@jeromekim5856 It WAS on TV on a digital cable network (Audience, I believe), but then that channel folded and they stopped making new episodes. Just be glad we're now getting them all on KZbin for free.

[@killndbay]

His story about his mother is so sad got my tearing up at work

[@EWWWYOURFAC3]

Freddie been through a lot and boxing history ! One of the best

[@jtoo6060]

Excellent interview, the best I’ve ever seen Roach do. And he seems to be speaking much better than a few years ago

[@darkoale3299]

His condition looks like it really has improved or at least better managed. Happy for him!

[@mandarkastronomonov2962]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. Must be better meds on the market. I’m happy for him.

[@mattkent2651]

Freddie Roach is a living legend. In so many ways. His story is so humble and he arrived to become simply one of the greatest trainers in history, alongside Angelo Dundee. Maybe THE best. There is something about Freddie's CARE for his fighters yet also his ability to almost BE a second brain to these great fighters... how on earth. Such a stupendously good tactician and his analysis of boxing is like no-one else. He turn Amir Khan (for example) into a champion when he probably didn't deserve to be one. Khan Maidana... such a great fight. He protected his fighters with his pure boxing intelligence and intuition and he MADE CHAMPIONS.

[@letsif]

Very eye opening interview with someone who I never really considered among all the names in boxing. But frankly, the nuance and attention to detail about training a boxer is totally revealed through Eddie's beautifully articulated answers. Dan Patrick did a superb job in teasing out the true character of this wonderful man.

[@shivahuggins1276]

"Eye opening" probably wasn't the best choice of words lol, considering the street fight story.😂

[@shafo4384]

​@@shivahuggins1276That was crazy.

[@frankpaul6324]

You're great when named a trainer of the year 7 times. Freddie is a very intelligent trainer.

[@joebinz4519]

Great interview!! 👏 Freddie... One of a kind! Indeed.

[@victoreugenio472]

roach became famous becoz of pacquiao, n manny became great boxer becoz roach fostered n helped him developed of what he is now, they r both humble , never bragged their greatness, living legends !!

[@goodvibesphilippines5489]

Thank you Dan Patrick for making this interview with Freddy Roach the coach who shaped the Legendary Manny Pacquiao. The Philippines thank you!

[@18net2]

i'm indonesian, i can't hear "distort" english fluently. i always want to hear freddy roach, but it always hard to listen to freddy talk in other interview. But in this interview everythink is so good, the speak of freddy too , i rewind a lot because i like the talks. Thx Audiorama to fulfill one of my desire 🥰

[@nowornever9216]

Thanks coach Freedie for the inspiration. You’re the realest in the boxing world 🥊 🔥 🙌👏❤️

[@petecross22]

What a sweet man. Great interview.

[@ARMYEXERCISE]

"Pacquiao is the best fighter out there and Pacquiao DOESN'T need Mayweather in his life," said George Foreman. "Manny Pacquiao is the Bruce Lee of Boxing and I think and believe that he deserves every one's respect. I Mean that as The Highest of Compliments," said Bernard Hopkins. "I’d rather have Manny Pacquiao’s LEGACY than Floyd Mayweather’s. Manny fought everybody," said Bernard Hopkins. “Well I think I like Pacquiao The BEST Out Of ALL Of Them personally myself. I like him because he's been more CONSISTENT than All of the other fighters," said Pernell Whitaker. "Pacquaio is a good fighter The GREATEST Of All Time," said Larry Holmes. "Manny Pacquiao is More Sensational Fighter than Floyd Mayweather Jr. Masterful boxing, like Willie Pep, it was brilliant," said Mike Tyson. ''Manny Pacquiao is The BEST Fighter in the world. Usually a good big man will always beat a good little man, but Pacquiao is a GREAT Little Man," said Marco Antonio Barrera. "Pacquiao had a GREATER Career than Mayweather. Pacquiao is The BEST I've faced," said Erik Morales. "No matter who he fights, he's like a perpetual motion...he's like a tazmanian devil," said Sugar Ray Leonard. "Manny Pacquiao is one of the GREATEST fighters ever," said Miguel Cotto. "Manny Pacquiao is a BETTER fighter than I thought he was. That little dude has some BALLS," said Roger Mayweather. "He's not a dirty fighter...he's TOUGH! That's a Promoter's dream...to have that kind of fighter," said Lennox Lewis. "He has a case for the greatest fighter pound-for-pound who ever lived", said Max Kellerman. "He's the pound for pound champion. He earned it from a hard way. He didn't ducked any body, he got it all", said Emmanuel Steward. "This guy stands with the greats and the great pantheon of boxing, in any decades, in any era, Manny Pacquiao stands tall", said Mario Lopez. "We thought Manny Pacquiao was great. He's better than we thought". /// "He's a combination of Ali, Elvis and Bruce Lee. He just got bigger", said Larry Merchant. "The 50'th win of Pacquiao now legendary career", said Jim Lampley.

[@glennelib8731]

You're a die hard Pacman fan to take time to compile this and I am too...but now I dont have an idol coz its different and not exciting anymore.

[@ARMYEXERCISE]

@@glennelib8731 --- Thank you for the support. Blessings be with you and your family as well. I like the fighting style of Naoya Inoue. And I wish him to be undisputed champion at 126lbs, 130lbs and 135lbs. He's the current undisputed champion at 122lbs, and former undisputed champion at 118lbs. He was the 108lbs and 115lbs champion as well. @glennelib8731 4 days ago You're a die hard Pacman fan to take time to compile this and I am too...but now I dont have an idol coz its different and not exciting anymore.

[@jimmycadena2708]

Goosebumps❤

[@user-hp8zm3rj5k]

👊👊🌍GLOBAL INSPIRATION🌍👊👊 …. I’d say

[@johanessmercado7711]

Love this interview. Freddy Roach, a great man.

[@antocuares5022]

A Legend and an Iconic figure in the sport, an inspiration to human kind. He is special too in his own right!

[@mikesubito2345]

Thank you for having Freddy in your show. And, thank you Freddy.

[@rogerthat309]

That was a great interview, thank you!

[@jokeresmeralda9921]

I love Freddie Roach. With out him there’s no Manny Pacquiao, these two legends are one of a kind. They deserve it. May God bless you more. From 🇵🇭

[@1kontrabida]

DAN'S analysis of Mayweather vs Pacquiao was spot on. And fairplay for Floyd any way great channel and interview, just saw Manny's working out for the first time since he retired is pretty amazing how rest n time to heal.

[@KOTJ412]

Great interview….Thank you Freddie🥊! ✊🏾🙏🏾🤙🏾

[@thomasbolen3016]

Great interview! Glad I watched it.

[@claudecassar8087]

Thank you so much for this ❤

[@yoiscrazyboy]

Idk why but this interview made me cry man i grow up watching this guy man as a kid in from the Bronx to man today he inspired me in so many ways

[@FrankF-vp4pt]

I really enjoyed this interview! Freddie is one of a kind! Thank you very much!

[@Sensimentality]

Great interview highlighting the amazing story of Freddie Roach. BTW Dan Patrick's class is a breath of fresh air compared to the amateur styles of the Joe Rogans, Ben Shapiros, Russel Brands etc etc ad nauseum.

[@tankergas7950]

That was great... Loved every word of it.

[@barbells_and_guitars]

That was an excellent interview. Freddie is such a legend.

[@Kiwi_Dave]

Fantastic interview, thank you for sharing.

[@brianblocker6980]

For boxing fan this is the ultimate. Freddy Roach is a real class act and has worked hard for everything he’s received

[@jaysonsacobie4617]

Damn that was a good one.Freddie trained my all time favorite boxer the Greatest boxer to come out of Puerto Rico...Miguel Cotto...

[@derekchin6403]

I loved Cotto, too!

[@topdog1848]

Cotto was a class act ! And technically brilliant 👊🏻

[@goodymob9638]

I'm American and Cotton was good, but Wilfredo Gomez and Tito were the best Puerto Rican boxers in my opinion.

[@johnrobertson8072]

Cotto would have been even greater had he joined Freddie in his prime!

[@rpm2085]

Cotto was awesome. Went to his fight against Comey at MSG.

[@henryvierimusic]

one of the best conversations I have ever seen. Respect!

[@sumandsubstance7881]

Great interview.

[@ainyp1224]

humble guy...inspiration to many people....a true champion❤ ....all the best Freddie! Mabuhay ka!

[@CHenry1951]

Thanks for sharing, excellent interview, for a real fighter Freddie Roach !!!

[@affaefd4093]

VERY GREAT INTERVIEW!!!

[@RWH3354]

Great interview & great guest!!!

[@user-wy5fo9mu5t]

Thanks for the Memories

[@myke-michael]

A very wonderful interview featuring Friddie Roach a great boxing coach and a humble person.

[@aaalonso1984]

Man, this was so much fun to watch. Freddie is such a huge character, he'd make an awesome movie

[@ahyeadisa7819]

I'm glad this video came across to my KZbin.

[@jaspereggs2749]

I think coach roach health is getting better overtime, he doesn't slur much and I can easily understand every words come from his mouth compared years ago.

[@nathanborja4532]

this is the best episode ive ever watch in youtube.. God Bless you Sir Freddie.. from 🇵🇭💪 Manny Pacquiao is a Pride of whole Asians...

[@SprikitikBowwowwow]

guy is just so real with his dad, respect.

[@codemonkey2311]

Watched the whole thing.. this is amazing!! The host asks great questions and handled the interview gracefully watching from philippines

[@asintonic]

Great interview thanks

[@gelobadiola181]

ive been seeing great snippets of the interview. nothing comes close to the whole thing.. appreciate you fred from 🇵🇭

[@SimTrixSon]

Great interview. Shows how great a person Freddy is as a coach and a son.

[@NelsonBeltran-sb3ik]

My respect and admiration to you coach Freddie Roach. Your confidence and faith to Manny's ability made him achieved his fame. We love you here in the Philippines! God bless you more🙏💕🇵🇭

[@arkadeyellow2931]

Great great interview. Very enjoyable.

[@bossrobert8232]

Great interview!

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

This is fantastic. Freddie Roach is one of the all time greats.

[@petermalin2675]

This is a great interview.

[@BoxinghHstory]

Great interview Freddie Roach deserves a lot more footage for people to know him

[@ebbanjenkins5960]

I absolutely ❤ Freddie Roach just class awesome humble man Respect 🙏 🫡

[@ishiiflix]

Wow. Wonderful interview, Dan.

[@jamesjarrettjr.5974]

Wonderful interview

[@MrJinske]

Great job and interview thanks!!

[@okolekahuna3862]

What a great interview.

[@myrnacasimiro7531]

Awesome interview. 💕

[@davidhenderson433]

Great interview of a true legend

[@RandyMorris-wq7tr]

Great interview. Peace

[@russellbroadbent4787]

Wonderful interview very moving and humble man pure class

[@brianmitchell4957]

Best interview ever😊

[@fides249]

Great interview by a very good interviewer and a very good person being interviewed.

[@chimneydriptray2439]

We love Manny from wales UK. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@RDjax78]

Sad to hear Manny doesn't talk to Freddie anymore. Hope Manny comes back around like Freddie did when he apologized to Futch. Great story and hope it has a happy ending for the two...

[@elleanneadz3377]

He is he greet his coach a happy birthday..

[@cyrus138]

How do you know? Lol you know them both personally?

[@RDjax78]

@@cyrus138 Wish I did. My comment is based on what was said in the interview you didn't watch LOL

[@katyagrad3704]

​@@RDjax78They've mended fences, this interview was pre-Thurman. They got back together sometime after this interview

[@llamasindabahamas]

This is a old interview Notice how freddie said "in his last fight in Australia"

[@jamesgogueboxing]

Great interview

[@marvindickens7778]

Damn good interview

[@rosaliegutierrez8923]

An Irish in everyone of us...such an amazing person...

[@rolandcordero1980]

What a great interview. Dan Patrick is such a brilliant interviewer with great questions and bringing in some humor.

[@crowhaven200]

Bravo Freddie ROach! We love you and your work. Thank you!

[@fsgambellone]

Thank you Dan!!!!

[@someoneelse.2252]

Roach, one of a kind. Great interview.

[@BOBBYP1857]

Watched Freddie fight late 70s early 80s ,tough ,saw him early in his career, undefeated until he started breaking his hands ,action from start to finish . Great trainer HOFER He was on the undercard in Vegas of a lot of fights,stayed busy. Was at the Diaz fight .