LOOK: Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach train together again
MANILA, Philippines–Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is back in his old stomping ground with a familiar face by his side.
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Article continues after this advertisementThe eighth division world champion worked the mitts with his long-time trainer Freddie Roach, who is now serving as a consultant for Pacquiao’s upcoming fight against Adrien Broner, at Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles on Friday.
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Pacquiao flew back to LA before Christmas as he continues his training camp for the January 19 welterweight title defense, his first bout in the United States in two years.
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Head trainer Buboy Fernandez was also present at famed boxing gym during the training session.
Pacquiao parted ways with Roach before his bout against Lucas Matthysse in July, but had said he wasn’t closing the door on a return.