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Roach impressed by Pacquiao KO of Matthysse
MANILA, Philippines – Freddie Roach praised Manny Pacquiao for his devastating victory over Lucas Matthysse to become the new WBA welterweight champion.
"He did a good job." Roach, who had been reduced to a spectator after Pacquiao decided not to tap him as coach this time, said the speed of the Philippine icon spelled a
Pacquiao sent Matthysse three times – once each in the third, fifth and seventh rounds – en route to a seventh-round technical knockout victory last Sunday at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur. He showed flashes of his old devastating form against Matthysse, who was struggling to keep up with Pacquiao's speed and power.
"Once he hurt him, it was Finished, "says Roach, at the twilight of his career, Pacquiao, 39, is still fast for his age
" But Manny's speed has always been there. He never left it. His speed is a considerable badet and it has helped him a lot in this fight, "he added.
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