Pacquiao says door always open for Roach

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao said that he’s not closing his door for his long-time trainer Freddie Roach but for now, his childhood friend Buboy Fernandez will handle his training for his upcoming bout against Lucas Matthysse on July 15 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

“Freddie (Roach) and I have a good relation. We are like a family and I haven’t decided yet [who will be my main trainer],” the 39-year-old fighting senator told reporters during a news conference arranged by the MP Promotions at the City of Dreams in Parañaque City on Wednesday. “Whatever decision I make in this fight, I’m not closing the door yet on Freddie.”