The eight-division titleholder reached the pinnacle of his career under Roachs wing, exceeding an array of world champions and all-time greats.Pacquiao also chose to be mentored by Roach for his blockbuster fight with Mayweather in May 2015, one of the most important bouts of his career.Speaking to Boxing Scene, Roach opened up about his recent conversations with Pacquiao.
![]() The Hall of Fame trainer said that though years have passed and a new breed of world champions are being linked to Pacquiao, the 41-year-old still wants a second showdown with Mayweather. What he would like best is (Floyd) Mayweather one more time, Roach revealed. But contrary to what most expected from Pacquiao, the Filipino boxer wasnt able to unleash his flurry of combinations. ![]() The said injury was later revealed to be a torn rotator cuff. I said, OK, Manny, go out there, do the best you can, dont get hurt, and he says, Of course, Roach recalled. Watching the fight with no commentary it was a pretty close fight. He fought well but he can fight much better and with much more activity. Mayweather, on the other hand, has kept teasing a return but has to yet to close a negotiation. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao could have a rematch next year. In this picture, Pacquiao throws a right at Mayweather during their welterweight unification championship bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 2, 2015.
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