Roach plots new fight plan for Pacquiao

By Roy Luarca

MANILA, Philippines—Meticulous preparation has always been the trademark of celebrated trainer Freddie Roach, especially when it concerns the fights of his prized ward, Manny Pacquiao.

Though the Filipino ring icon’s showdown with Ricky Hatton won’t happen until May 2, Roach has already secured tapes of the British superstar’s last four bouts against Jose Luis Castillo, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Juan Lascano and Paulie Malignaggi, in that order. read more