Freddie Roach is celebrating his birthday

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Freddie Roach is celebrating his birthday

Freddie Roach is celebrating his birthday

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Freddie Roach is celebrating his birthday

Freddie Roach is celebrating his birthdayThe American trainer Freddie Roach, known as a real “champions’ doer”, is celebrating his birthday today and the World Boxing Association wants make public its best wishes.

Roach was born on March 5, 1960 in Massachusetts and debuted as professional boxer at the age of 18, winning 40 fights, losing 13, with 15 KO’s.

He fought with Hector “Macho” Camacho in 1985 and lost by decision.

However, Roach is better known as trainer, leading figures like Amir Khan, former WBA champion and the Filipino Manny Pacquiao.

Roach has always been generous and kind, humble and easy going; he is an important part of the boxing history. He is a Hall of Famer, and has been awarded several times as the Trainer of the Year.

The fact that he has never given up in front of adversities and obstacles, is what has made him so successful professional and personally.

The WBA family greets this great man.

¡Congratulations Freddie!


Freddie Roach está de cumpleaños

El entrenador estadounidense Freddie Roach, conocido como un verdadero hacedor de campeones, está de cumpleaños razón por la cual la Familia de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo hace público su deseo de felicitación.

Roach nació el 5 de marzo de 1960, en Massachusetts y debutó como boxeador profesional a los 18 años de edad, y en total ganó 40 peleas, con 15 nocauts, y 13 derrotas.

Entre sus rivales, tuvo al recordado Héctor “Macho” Camacho a quien encaró en 1985 y perdió por decisión.

Sin embargo, Roach es más conocido mundialmente en su faceta de entrenador, al llevar de la mano exitosamente a figuras como Amir Khan, ex campeón mundial de la AMB, y al filipino Manny Pacquiao.

Roach siempre ha sido un ejemplo de generosidad y atención, de trato humilde, sencillo y parte importante de la familia del boxeo. Tiene un sitial de honor en el Salón de la Fama, y ha sido escogido en varias oportunidades como el entrenador del año.

Nunca se ha rendido ante las adversidades y obstáculos, motivo por el cual ha podido superarse tanto en lo profesional como en lo personal.

Es por todo esto que la Familia de la AMB envía su saludo a este amigo que sigue siendo referencia en el mundo boxístico.

¡Felicidades Freddie!


WBA Official Ratings as of February 2013

WBA Official Ratings as of February 2013



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