Ace Freeman caught up with Freddie Roach and got the inside scoop on Manny Pacquiao’s recent sparing work with former Olympian Amir Khan!
?You should see the sparring,? Freddie Roach said with a raised brow, speaking with a degree of amazement about Olympian Amir Khan?s recent work in Manny Pacquiao?s training camp. Roach took on the training duties for Khan in October and the former Olympian is now in Los Angeles in the fold of the famed Wild Card gym in Hollywood. In the last week he has been engaged in heated sparring work with pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao, and according to Roach, the work is benefiting both fighters.
?It?s good work for Manny, and a great confidence builder for Khan,? Roach said. ?His height and reach is a challenge for Manny, and Amir is such a great athlete. He?s been doing really well in the sparring.? The pair both have fights set for Dec. 6th. Khan, a comeback bout against Oisin Fagan in England, and Pacquaio, a super fight against Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas.
The pairing up for training makes sense, and benefits both fighters in different ways. Pacquiao gets to work with a taller, quick handed fighter and Khan will surely gain some experience and confidence having been in the ring with one of the world?s best fighters.
?Khan looks sharp in the early rounds,? Roach commented. ?He really comes out strong but I think sparring with Manny might be a bit overwhelming for him and he seems to peak very early with a lot of excited energy. After a few rounds Manny starts to really catch up with him. It?s good work for both of them and it?s sure great to watch!?
