Born on March 5, 1960, in Dedham, Massachusetts, U.S.A, Hall of Famer boxing trainer Freddie Roach (net worth- 20 million US dollars) started boxing at a young age with his trainer Tariq Nasari. In his teens, he successfully earned the status of one of the hottest amateur and AAU prospect.
Later, he retired from his pro career at the age of 26 after being diagnosed of Parkinson's disease. However, he didn't retire right away. He participated in six matches after the diagnosis, out of which he won only 1. He turned pro at the age of 18.
He holds an impressive Boxing records in the Lightweight division. His stats are: 40 wins, 13 losses and 15 KO in total 53 fights.
Now fast forwarding to 2015, we know him as a legendary trainer who has trained 27 world champions including Mike Tyson, Miguel Cotto, Manny Pacquiao, reputed MMA fighters including Dan hardy, Tito Ortiz, Andrei Arlovski, Georges St. Pierre, and also celebrities with boxing roles in their movies. Most precisely, Freddie is often credited for reviving career of Manny Pacquaio- the knockout machine.
Regarded as one of the greatest boxing trainer of all time, Freddie is an offensive minded coach. He trains his talented boxers and fighters at his Wild Card Boxing Club located in Los Angeles.
Moving on to his physical body configuration, he is not a tall man with the height of 5 feet and 5 inches. Even at the age of 55 now, he has a fit body. And, if you consider his Parkinson's disease, it's a wonder he is still in the business. Because of the disease, he has communication and body movements' issues. He generally shakes while speaking and moving.
Although, he was not able to fulfill his potential in as a pro, but he earned a lot of praise from everyone for being a technically rich fighter.
Prior to being a trainer, he worked as an assistant for his mentor Eddie Flutch. And even before that, he took a busboy and telecommunication jobs after retiring.
He got his first gym equipment's from actor turned boxer Mickey Rourkey in 1995. Mickey was training under Freddie. But later Mickey gives up boxing and Freddie get all of the equipment from his beloved student Mickey.
Unfortunately, we have no info on his relationship status,
Fans can connect the high-profile trainer on his Twitter (267 k followers) Instagram profile. His Twitter handle is @FreddieRoach, and his Twitter description is given as:
"The Official Twitter account of Freddie Roach. A Win's a Win. See more of Freddie at http://whosay.com/freddieroach
Hollywood, CA
wildcardboxingstore.com
Joined October 2011"
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| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
