One of the greatest trainers ever :yep His advice for Cotto after the first round was great from then on cotto pressed the attack and got the rewards :yep No trainer comes close people ask why he gets trainer of the year every time this is why FACT!
His advice to Excusequiao, "You're on your own son. He didn't stay there for you to throw many punches."
A trainer should be praised when he gives earth shattering advice to a fighter passed his prime which makes a significant positive difference to the outcome of the fight.
You could tell by how intently Cotto listened to Roach between rounds he respects his instruction greatly. People don't need to like Roach but they should respect his work.
I understand the importance of a trainer, strategy, conditioning, etc. But some people actin' like Freddie Roach came out of retirement and knocked Daniel Geale out himself.