Amazing documentary A hard life for Roach. I kinda get saddened about him and penaloza, He only stopped the fight just not to see Penaloza might suffer like Roach does. Woman: "Is he gonna keep fighting?" Roach: "He wants to" Woman: "Are you gonna tell him not to?" Roach: "Yes" Woman: "Is he gonna listen to you?" Roach: "Don't know, Don't know its hard..."
I was surprised to hear the reporter say (at the very end) that Roach made "$1 Million" for the Pac vs. Hatton bout. I'm guessing that they have a "10%" deal.
Don't feel sorry for Freddy I've had the chance to interview him a few times and he doesn't feel sorry for himself. He brings a true passion for the game and more importantly a love for the guys he trains! It is a terrible disease, but it affects those outside of boxing as well (Michael J. Fox and Brian Grant come to mind) so it could be genetic. Let's appreciate the knowledge that Freddy has and hope he can share it with fighters for decades to come!
Wow Freddie is really something to admire. And the way he cares about his fighters just shows his passion for the sport. Great documentary.
