Coach Roach

By Brando Cristi

WHEN the English finally defeated the great army of Napoleon, the Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley declared, "The battle of Waterloo was won in the playing fields of Eton."

Back in 1815 and until now, in war as well as in sports, battles are indeed won with preparation.

After witnessing Manny Pacquio batter the bigger, taller Oscar de la Hoya into retirement last Sunday, we could say that the Dream Match was won in the crowded, humid halls of the Wildcard Gym.

And when we talk about the Wild Card Gym, what we really mean is Freddie Roach. read more