Why Freddie Roach Took a Chance on Manny Pacquiao | Undeniable with Dan Patrick

Legendary Boxing trainer, Freddie Roach sits down with Dan Patrick to talk about why he took a chance on a little know boxer like Manny Pacquiao.
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[@Nix-qq5je]

Manny Pacquiao is greatest modern day rags to riches, underdog story.

[@speedracer2336]

Agree, I would also include Arnel from Journey, sang in Hong Kong clubs and restaurants before being discovered on you tube!

[@unison6300]

95% of boxers are rags to riches. But Many is a great boxer

[@codeck4442]

@@unison6300I would say at least 96-98%

[@maosama3695]

@@codeck4442 where the fuck did you guys get those numbers? from your asses? most boxers couldn't afford a day's worth of meal let alone be considered rich. only the top contenders and champions are rich most of them are dirt poor.

[@DINO_DRAWS]

Check out Francis Enganou’s story

[@ramonesporas9540]

The Philippines will be forever indebted to you Mr Roach for making our Manny Paquiao a legend.

[@Balooga1991]

No. Its the other way around. Watchu mean?????

[@alfredocasas2229]

@@Balooga1991Freddie Roach gave Paquiao the chance to show his talent to the world they both should be credited as Freddie’s a great coach.

[@user-nw9ox6rw3c]

@@Balooga1991 Without a great coach, there will be no great fighter, and without a great fighter, there will be no great coach. So thanking Freddie Roach is also fitting.

[@ZephyrDTV]

@@Balooga1991 a diamond can not cut and polish itself, it needs an expert to make it shine brighter... like Pacquiao, he has the raw talent but he needed a coach to make it shine...

[@kutisindio1155]

The Philippines? Fuck outta here with that colonial mentality. Don't involve us, it's between Manny and Freddie.

[@LeadLeftLeon]

The best part about their relationship is how manny didn’t change trainers once he found roach

[@rakucranel4481]

He did change trainer but Roach in his team

[@conikutch]

@@rakucranel4481Roach is still the head coach by designation, even though his health can’t handle the physical task. That never change, unconditional loyalty. Roach eventually does the analyzing of his match and opponent. There are so many behind the scene in an athlete team. But this days I think he really retired.

[@matikas8406]

well his the only coach who accepted him and give him a chance to prove himself

[@Jomaro7]

he did, when roach suggested him to pick 1 on beign a boxer or a senator ..

[@ronreyes395]

He changed

[@Gio-512]

As a Mexicano, I have great respect for Philippines and their fighters. Manny is one of my favorite boxers of all time, thank you Freddy 👏🏽🙏🏽

[@natsukow1322]

filipinos everywhere should praise freddy. he took a chance on a tiny filipino boxer that became almost the symbol of and pride of the philipines.

[@PurpleDoritos666]

And Freddy should thank Filipinos for giving him Pacquiao. Pacquiao changed Freddys life.

[@sprikitik9719]

We’re grateful as Freddie Roach is grateful and proud as well. It goes both ways.

[@greyrabbit5408]

imagine being turned down by everybody and ending up at the right place

[@qpeocn]

Getting struck by lightning has better odds

[@joycelynabalos8879]

@@qpeocn Thanks for Bob Arum (including the others) for judging Manny by HIS LOOKS….which led Manny to Coach Freddie….a match made in Heaven 👊🥊🙏🙏🙏🥊👊

[@JuanBarberis]

That is how life works!

[@mikeallen3518]

I know Freddie personally. I was in the army with his brother Pepper at Fort Bragg. Pepper taught me how to box in the early 80's at the Ft Bragg boxing gym. It was good times back then. Pepper and I went to Boston a few times and I met the whole family. One of those trips was to see Freddie fight in the Boston Garden on the under-card of Marvelous Marvin Hagler's first middleweight title defense in 81. I also got to meet Freddie's trainer Eddie Futch that night. Being a longtime boxing fan from down south it was a good night for me and lots of good luck meeting Pepper, Freddie, and the entire Roach Family. They were all very good to me, including all of Pepper's friends in the Boston area.

[@johannsanne5281]

So cool to have that experience!!!

[@mikeallen3518]

@@johannsanne5281It was and at 66 I'm still hitting the heavy bag in the gym.

[@johannsanne5281]

@@mikeallen3518 yessir Boxing really is life once you fall in love with it

[@sugipulaboule9]

Pay CASH EVERYWHERE you go, NO kard or phone payment whatsoever people

[@joshuajarod1909]

Against Fulgencio Obelmejias

[@vapinbachelor289]

Manny was a Machine!

[@treejay818]

he still is.

[@jamieteal2107]

@@treejay818👍🇦🇺

[@darrtrubb]

Freddie Roach will go down as one of the all-time greatest trainers in boxing. His training methods fundamentally transform his fighters into the best that they can possibly be. He can take a solid fight and make them into a good fighter. He’ll take a good fighter and make them great. He’s able to add layers to a fighter’s game that were never there before. He taught one-handed Pacquiao how to use both hands. Taught him the art of movement and balance. How to body punch and stop head-hunting. Watching what he and Pacquiao were able to do together was magical. I love the guy.

[@Raymund38TVM]

Not only a Trainer and Coach bro, Roach is also a Father for Manny Pacquiao for many years, Roach treated Pacquiao like he's owned son. Since Pacquiao didnt expirience a loved and support from he's real biological father. So all Roach dream before when he was a boxer he gave to Manny Pacquiao, so even Roach retired early in Boxing he's Achievements came true to the man Named Manny Pacquiao.

[@evanb.4308]

it was all Lie

[@joycelynabalos8879]

Coach Freddie 👊👊👊 HATS OFF 🎩🎩🎩 to you for turning Manny & Tyson into being AMBIDEXTROUS … Grateful Fan here 🇵🇭🙏🙏🙏🇵🇭

[@newdiary6978]

Pacquiao's rags to riches is what stick to my head. It inspired the most of us.

[@joycelynabalos8879]

Including Us here ….. 🥊👊🥊👊🥊👊🥊

[@joewindayrit4412]

Freddie was the special one. He was the one who was able to see that potential that others did not.

[@PeteDavidson-yl3ps]

8 Division ! Undisputed ! Thank You Freddie…….

[@speedracer2336]

Roach was one tough man when he was a fighter!

[@danca5719]

He is still a tough man right now to live a normal life everyday.

[@justicedemocrat9357]

His brain got turned to soup.

[@boxingoverfeelings3168]

This guy showed me and my family so much love. He didn’t even know us, we walked through the gym door and he took us to the sparring room manny and cotto trained in. This was right after pacman fought Floyd. Roach is a great guy. Treated us like he knew us for years. God bless you Mr. Roach.✊🏿

[@justicedemocrat9357]

Did you at least blow him as a sign of gratitude?

[@LiLgPnoy15]

Thank you Freddie!! You took a chance on our Pinoy pride.

[@markmcallan973]

It was meant to be👊 Salamat 👍

[@joycelynabalos8879]

⁠@@markmcallan973 AGREE

[@smokers1231000]

Yeah your Pinoy Pride just because he got good and became famous, otherwise you would not know him. Manny's achievement is him and for him alone, don't you ever take that from him just because you are Filipinos. It is his own pride and own achievement not yours!

[@toonflix3757]

@@smokers1231000 smells racist.

[@npa2468]

Freddie is doing much better than he was before. God is good. He must have great doctors. Pac was the truth. This shows how political boxing is. Bob Arum passed on the one fighter who made him the most money in his career.

[@chicken29843]

Don't give God credit for what the doctors did. Mr God is the one who makes us all suffer for no fucking reason literally no reason

[@joshuajarod1909]

​@chicken29843 There is sin in the world, humans commit evil of their own free will that God has given us. Satan and demons that have rebelled against the will of God convinced the first humans to reject God and participate in their rebellion against God and still do to this day. They also entice humanity to reject God's salvation and accept worship from humans in exchange for human sacrifice and detestable sexual ritual acts. Some of the most financially powerful people on the planet are among them. God sent his only begotten Son Jesus Christ to save humanity from the penalty of our sins and reconcile us to eternal forgiveness and salvation if we believe in him.

[@adxlotladiosx4190]

@@chicken29843this life’s a test the afterlife in jannah (paradise) is the reward

[@adxlotladiosx4190]

@@chicken29843this life’s a test we’re rewarded in the afterlife in jannah (paradise)

[@megamanx766]

​@@chicken29843ok mr itachi

[@bassyey]

He saw what others didn't see in Manny. Manny grew because of their duo. That's why he's one of the best coaches, in any sport.

[@theoldnakedsnake]

They were destined to meet, and the rest was history 👊

[@Elyj0]

🎯

[@hmoob-dab-tsi7572]

The rest was legendary

[@excommunicado7507]

Near and through the end, I can't help but cry. The guy's a legend! One of the GOATs. Thanks to you too, Freddy!

[@kingabsalud]

I have a lot of beautiful memories watching Manny Pacquiao fights with my father. Thank you PACMAN!

[@z06drip31]

I agree same brother memories never die 🙏❤️

[@moisesr7840]

People don't understand how big of a legend he is. And I'm saying it knowing he beat lot of my Mexican fighters. All respect to Manny Paquiao 👏

[@Aldine281]

Well, Juan Manuel Marquez also beat all the best Filipinos boxers, including the guy you just mentioned. Pacquiao got put to sleep. The only 8 division chmapoin to get ko

[@Gats8479]

​@@Aldine281idiot you always hate Manny. Marquez only 2 filipjno fighters he defeat and 1 is Jimrex Jaca.

[@aaronaaron5861]

​@@Aldine2813-1

[@ralphemerson8231]

Freddie is included in a once in a lifetime experience of an 8-division world champion in boxing history that can never be erased eternally..

[@ricomambozero3811]

Roach specialty is Coaching offensive boxers like Pacquiao and Cotto

[@mikeallen3518]

Yup, Freddie was quite the banger himself in his fighting days.

[@hughobrien4139]

I am going to watch this full interview. What a fantastic person Mr. Roach is.

[@gerardoguerrero5614]

Wow Freddie looks amazing here! Ofc he’s still struggling at home but he looks like he’s getting a bit better

[@blondebimbobee8969]

I hope he's doing well!

[@Shadowdancer777]

He does look pretty good here. Glad to see it. I pray that God keeps him healthy for many years.

[@Fukei_Mono]

Yeah, hope the man can still pull off a decade or two with relative ease.

[@cliffroberts1774]

I watched that first fight live. Amazing. A legend was born

[@buzzvideoz1822]

Roach is the mind Pacquiao is the heart and Body Arum is the 🐍

[@kirameki7331]

From the kid in the movie Jerry Maguire to being a Coach at the Wild Card Gym... Man... I salute you! 🤗

[@leechrec]

Legend training a legend.

[@Rhummie1]

Manny & Freddie two class acts

[@keithsargent6963]

Freddie and Manny are two of the greatest names in boxing history.

[@r3sp3c7attack]

I got in tears! Awesome story and Roach is a great person and believer.

[@WookieChewie13]

Met Freddie in Macau during Manny's fights here. He looks way better now! And this Manny story, wow, only he can tell this, what a legendary story.

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

This full interview was pretty fantastic.

[@carlodurian3730]

I second the motion

[@ChikoTheOGDog]

It's pretty awesome that Freddie Roach is so articulate with his words despite his condition. He made that legendary story even more interesting.

[@Tapsi.9817]

Great interview....thanks Freddie for helping Manny Pacquiao to become one of the best fighter in the history of boxing🙏

[@user-nv8xi7pj2j]

Greatness recognizes Greatness

[@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.

[@mr.brightside6576]

manny is easily one of the greatest of all time but its just to put him ahead of floyd when not only floyd beat him but floyd still won more major world titles without losing eight times, no two draws and didnt get knocked out three times.

[@sakuragiibanez4579]

​@@mr.brightside6576😂😂😂 no one cares

[@mr.brightside6576]

@@sakuragiibanez4579 if you didnt care then you wouldnt have responded lmao

[@elel2608]

@@sakuragiibanez4579 Lol hes always on Manny videos alway seeking to discredit Manny. Some weird ass Filipino guy too.

[@radiomellowtouch]

@@mr.brightside6576 he hand-picked his opponents and had alibis to fight manny in his top form. He ‘beat’ manny when manny had a dislocated shoulder rotator cuff. Floy is a hugger and a runner at best.

[@speakreality1134]

who could have guess? that it was a start of something great. you win some you loss some but still coming back for more. did the Muhammad Ali way, he just love to box, and did all those great things. division was made for a reason to impose fair play but Pac can say fvck that wanna fight bigger guys until i cant no more.

[@clemtutt7967]

The best story ever! I could watch it over and over. I admire Manny and Freddie both. God broke the mold on both of these guys. We will never see another like either of them.

[@jerichoasprec4455]

Mr Roach Greetings from the Philippines🇵🇭 What an inspiring story of not just rags to riches (Pacquiaos) but also of taking risk on people who are seemingly nothing on the outside but special on the inside🙏👍 Thank You So much for taking a chance on one of my countrymen and showed Filipinos are up there with the best of the best💪🥊🥋

[@scottdries1106]

Thank you, I love watching his fights with my Filipino neighbors. He’s a national hero

[@shunichiootsuka240]

Greatest 1-2 punch! Manny and freddie!

[@fonsecataliaferro5444]

Proves that promoters and most gym owners/coaches don’t know what tf they’re looking at

[@cyrus138]

Well, they can only judge from experience and the market. They don't have a time machine.

[@KOTJ412]

It was definitely a match made in heaven w/Freddie & Pacquiao! Thank you!🥊✊🏾🙏🏾🤙🏾

[@burningcalmness]

The only one in America who believed in Manny's potential and developed him into a real killer in the ring. Thank you Coach

[@MrGoods-rx2ll]

Thank you coach Friddie Roach ! Me and my country man the Pilipino people admire you so much ❤ God bless you more coach❤

[@qaben4172]

Ive been watching Freddie for many years. He is a true champion himself. He has always seemed to handle himself with a true heart.

[@chesster423]

Pacquaio, what a generational talent.

[@berraquito]

I see the banners for these interviews on the right column of the KZbin page. I never open them. However, once I saw Freddy Roach in the title, I was intrigued. It did not disappoint. What a fantastic interview of a humble, decent man. A great American rags to riches story. I encourage anyone watching this segment to go ahead and watch the full interview. It is inspiring!

[@franclaxa8717]

Good heart, greatest trainer. Match made in ring-heaven.

[@sendtosw]

Wow, that's a great story. I knew about everything except that Manny was getting ready to go back unsuccessfully to the Philippines, when word of the Ledwaba opportunity came and he took it, and that he was a 60 to 1 underdog. Wow, so close to giving up and fate takes a turn. Knowing that story, it's always so fun to watch the Ledwaba fight again.

[@jessicaaguilar6435]

My greatest respect and admiration to freddy...they stick together not because they are both great in boxing but because they are both humble and kind with so much love in this beautiful sport-boxing.

[@stwo2000]

and the Legend was born! 🙏

[@maribelandrio8654]

Thank You Man You're great to Pick Manny and foe looking after him. You're Blessed Hope you well and enjoy your old age.😇

[@CapnNutbutter]

Props to roach for not only noticing where others didn't, but helping position him to be of the of the greatest to ever do it

[@SuicideStarboyy]

Manny and Freddie, one of the best coach/player duos ever!

[@HitManHerbert13]

Freddie Roach and his personal story can never get enough love. I was fortunate to work with Freddie once years ago, and that man is incredible, and I can't say enough good things about him.

[@horacebernardino747]

And the legendary duo was born

[@solomoncasilen7362]

That was ling but worth it to watch ive learned good things in this interviews thank you Freddie roach

[@mel124177]

Can you share the link to the whole interview, bro? I wanna watch it.

[@burningcalmness]

The best coach! You are loved in the Philippines sir!

[@ramlangoddos4425]

I always have high respect for Freddie Roach who had been a long time trainer for Manny Pacquiao. At a time when many critics talked trash about Roach, Pacquiao was racking victory after victory against top contenders and beating world champions to become himself, a multiple world champion in eight weight classes. Those critics had to eat their words.

[@fireballz-ym8gb]

How many fighters did they pass on who could've have gone on to be great champions.It's pretty sad that we wouldn't have known who Manny Pacquiao was if it wasn't for that mishap, But mostly thanks to one of the greatest boxing coach to have ever existed that let people know how great Manny really was.

[@newdiary6978]

I know right. Thousands of great fighters I bet.

[@joycelynabalos8879]

Freddie & Manny put Boxing onto the World of Boxing 🥊 🥊 🥊 🥊

[@MarkzBaui26]

Its the fault of both the fighter for giving up and not working hard enough to utilize their full potential and the coach for being not open minded and dedicated

[@vincentsanchez7603]

I got the chance to meet Freedie Roach and train at his gym every so often. What strikes me as the most interesting thing about Mr. Roach is that he sits there on his stool watching the fighters in old shorts and shirts. You would never know freedie is a millionaire.

[@unwritten1521]

Thanks to Freddie he sees the potential of young Pacquiao. He patiently developed Manny's talent in that time.

[@konstrakph]

Freddie Roach is looking healthy here. Praise God for gifting him a second life in the world!

[@marcusharmon8389]

True greatness Recognized True Greatness!!!!

[@mockingjones4810]

coach freddie is a legend snappy salute for you sir

[@BoomZhakalaka]

Perfect combo Pac and coach Freddie..💪⚡

[@user-ms6sb2yu5e]

Here in the Bahamas we love and respect both Manny and Freddy, GOATS together!

[@COMB0RICO]

Nice interview

[@okolekahuna3862]

Sometimes it takes a special guy like Freddie to believe and give someone that chance. Love this story!

[@vp3970]

Congrats Freddie you found that diamond in the rough. I believe that he’s the goat 🐐

[@maosama3695]

he found a son. manny has always considered him as a father.

[@christianswaggtumaca2330]

Legend fighter and legend Coach

[@Jake-og3hd]

My favourite trainer, love freddy roach.

[@originalfightfan5464]

The dynamic duo of history in boxing

[@edmonpanopio707]

I HOPE THERES ALWAYS FREDDIE ROACH THAT HAD A GOOD HEARTH FOR THE PILIPINO NOT ONLY IN THE LINE OF BOXING BUT IN OTHER OPPURTUNITIES IN LIFE.

[@markusbrendon]

One of the things that stood out for me in Pacquiao is his ability to adapt so well, he could change his strategy easily from round to round, and freddie is one of the reasons for that, having a good eye and notion in strategy is as important as standing on both feet

[@nohalfmeasures6]

Freddie understood better than any of the other gyms Manny stopped at, that he had welterweight power at 122 pounds.

[@chiro279]

Thank Coach Freddie 🇵🇭

[@meanbumboy3108]

Thank you Freddie!!

[@leoniemontes2936]

That fight with ledwaba was too unbelievable people yet to witness the beyond unbelievable the true legend and only true goat in boxing that once no one wants to accept in their gym. No other boxer story is better.

[@drei9]

They were match made in heaven. They had GREAT, LEGENDARY, CRAZY WIN AND ALSO TOUGH LOSES.

[@mattstephenbermeo1537]

Freddie made a monster❤

[@Fury101tv]

One of the greatest....of all time....

[@bennraymore-101]

being a replacement to a sick opponent of the South African champ are the first golden chance that lead to cinderella story for manny pacquiao.. sometimes a simple things can shock the whole world..who knows... such an amazing story that was..so beautiful..!!❤👍🥹

[@DonutVIP]

Freddie met legends while running a boxing gym, you can tell he has tons of story

[@manuelsabordo4844]

You doing well mr roach.. God is Good always…

[@marcomalo02]

A quality man.

[@thechosenone1111]

Only the best can recognized the best, weird art can only be appreciated by true artist.

[@Raymund38TVM]

He is not only Trainer/Coach to Manny Pacquiao he is also a Father for Manny Pacquiao, since Pacquiao is rised and became a boxing without any child support of he's Father. So for me theres no Manny Pacquiao without Roach because Roach is the only trainer believed that Pacquiao is became Popular Boxer in US many Boxing Trainer Reject Pacquiao before.

[@jhonpaulamboy455]

Pacqiao will be remeber forever he was unstoppable for the past 30 years❤❤❤

[@positivetradingofficial500]

I followed pacman's career and thank you freddy. Such an era we passed❤😢

[@samxyx]

The biggest takeaway to me is that so many people will pass over true talent for one biased reason or another. All it takes is one opportunity so keep grinding.

[@doktorapedia]

Amazing story! And now, everybody knows Manny's name. He's a legend!

[@RyanMclain]

Hey audiorama. I think you ought to arrange your videos by sport in playlists. The only thing i care about is boxing. Im sure some only care for one specific sport as well. If i could find more of your content im interested i would watch even more. For all i know youve only had sugar ray, de la hoya, and freddie. Maybe. I hope to find more. But it is difficult. I think it would benefit your channel to organize a bit more. Sure many love all sports but many are particular as well. Just feed back. If theres anyway you could provide a link to an interview of another boxer as im going through hundreds of videos that would kickass. Just providong feedback. Oh also those 3 interviews were spectacular. Much apprexiated

[@patrickhartman6818]

GREATEST OF ALL TIME, so true with Manny. Loves to fight and gives all the Glory to God.

[@BakiSmaki27]

This is a great story. I got a little emotional.

[@ashleycruz7487]

Best Story ❤ MP 💪

[@yansonfilpo1818]

Amazing story

[@mikebelk8641]

Love Pacquiao, and Freddie Roach.

[@junprades1857]

Nakatakda silang magkita at magkakilala Freddie Roach & Manny Paquiao.