Manny Pacquiao entering Lucas Matthysse fight without Freddie Roach

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After a controversial loss to Jeff Horn in Brisbane, Australia last July, Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will be stepping into the ring once again. As confirmed by Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya, the eight-division world champion is scheduled to fight WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse. One major change for the Pacquiao camp for this fight, however, is that for the first time in 16 years, long-time trainer Freddie Roach will not be in the corner. Instead, Manny’s long-time friend Buboy Fernandez will be handling the training and coaching duties. ”That’s Manny’s decision. Manny has told me Buboy will be handling the training on this fight,” Pacquiao’s manager Michael Koncz

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