Manny better than any ‘medicine,’ says Roach

Boxing Writers Association of America seven-time trainer of the year winner Freddie Roach said his long-term relationship with Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao as his student for 14 years is better than any medicine that treats his serious illness.

Roach, 55, who is suffering from Parkinson’s disease, on Sunday said he is not bothered by his illness ever since he trained Pacquiao, who is preparing for the biggest fight of his life against unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada.