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Freddie Roach Says He’d Advise GSP to Leave the UFC

If Freddie Roach had things his way, Georges St-Pierre would leave the UFC and sign with another promotion. The longtime boxing trainer wasn’t happy with UFC President Dana White’s comments about the former welterweight champ, following his UFC 167 title bout with Johny Hendricks. St-Pierre, who broke the record that night for most time spent […]

If Freddie Roach had things his way, Georges St-Pierre would leave the UFC and sign with another promotion. The longtime boxing trainer wasn’t happy with UFC President Dana White’s comments about the former welterweight champ, following his UFC 167 title bout with Johny Hendricks. St-Pierre, who broke the record that night for most time spent […]

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Freddie Roach: Weidman KO’ed Silva Since He Was ‘Lazy and Playing Around’

World-renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach says he wasn’t all that surprised when long-reigning UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was brutally knocked out by Chris Weidman at UFC 162 last month.  Here are some of his comments from Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour: “I definitely saw him get knocked out,” Roach told host Ariel Helwani. […]

World-renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach says he wasn’t all that surprised when long-reigning UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was brutally knocked out by Chris Weidman at UFC 162 last month.  Here are some of his comments from Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour: “I definitely saw him get knocked out,” Roach told host Ariel Helwani. […]

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Shogun on Training with Freddie Roach: ‘Now I Punch Like Superman’

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua is taking his UFC Fight Night 26 bout with Chael Sonnen seriously, working with famed boxing coach Freddie Roach leading up to the August 17 matchup.  In a video interview released by the UFC, Rua and Roach detail what it was like working with one another in preparation […]

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua is taking his UFC Fight Night 26 bout with Chael Sonnen seriously, working with famed boxing coach Freddie Roach leading up to the August 17 matchup.  In a video interview released by the UFC, Rua and Roach detail what it was like working with one another in preparation […]

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Spencer Fisher: “I’ve Been Training with Freddie Roach” for UFC on FX 4

Spencer Fisher looked to be in great spirits at the UFC on FX 4 open workouts for the attending media. Normally, these events are held so photographers can get action shots while the fighters slowly shadowbox. Spencer opted to instead use the opportuni…

Spencer Fisher looked to be in great spirits at the UFC on FX 4 open workouts for the attending media. Normally, these events are held so photographers can get action shots while the fighters slowly shadowbox. Spencer opted to instead use the opportunity to get some pad work in and threw every combination with bad […]

Freddie Roach Doesn’t Think GSP vs Anderson Silva Will Happen

What could turn out to be one of the most anticipated fights in MMA history between reigning UFC champions Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre might not be more than just a dream fight, and world-renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach thinks that&#8217…

What could turn out to be one of the most anticipated fights in MMA history between reigning UFC champions Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre might not be more than just a dream fight, and world-renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach thinks that’s all it will ever be, at least for now. “Anderson Silva hits harder because […]

Freddie Roach Names the 5 Best Boxers in Mixed Martial Arts

Freddie Roach is a legend of the boxing game. He’s revered as a trainer of champions and has a brilliant mind for the sport. So when Roach names his five best boxers in mixed martial arts on Inside MMA, you know we’re going to pay attention…

Freddie Roach is a legend of the boxing game. He’s revered as a trainer of champions and has a brilliant mind for the sport. So when Roach names his five best boxers in mixed martial arts on Inside MMA, you know we’re going to pay attention. Here’s Roach’s list: 5. K.J. Noons4. Nick Diaz 3. […]