Coach Freddie Roach stated that while Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. may be the “king of his era,” Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is “more exciting” to fans.
Roach was asked to compare the accomplishments of Pacquiao and Mayweather by Carlos Boogs of Boxing Scene.
Roach stated, “Manny had eight world titles and a lot of great opponents and so forth. Mayweather had the same, had a great career and [was] undefeated. So I guess we’re going to have to give it to Mayweather.”
Roach added though, “But Manny was a lot more exciting for the fans.”
The report noted: “Roach has always been critical of Mayweather’s defensive style but he acknowledges the value of the American boxer’s undefeated record.”
