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<h2>Early Life and Amateur Career</h2>
<p>Born on March 5, 1960, in Dedham, Massachusetts, Freddie Roach began boxing at a young age. Trained initially by his father and later under various instructors, he quickly gained recognition as a standout amateur. In his teens, he developed a reputation as a highly promising AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) prospect, demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication inside the ring.</p>

<h2>Professional Boxing Career</h2>
<p>Freddie Roach turned professional at the age of 18 and competed as a lightweight. Over the course of his professional career, he fought in 53 bouts, securing 40 wins—including 15 by knockout—and suffering 13 losses. Known for his resilience and technical style, Roach earned respect across the boxing community, even though he never reached world championship status.</p>

<h2>Health Challenges and Retirement</h2>
<p>Roach was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in his mid-20s but continued to compete in six more professional fights after his diagnosis. He retired from active boxing at the age of 26. While the disease has affected his speech and movement over time, his continued presence in the boxing world as a trainer is widely regarded as both inspiring and remarkable.</p>
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<h2>Transition to Training and Rise as Boxing Coach</h2>
<p>Following his retirement from professional boxing, Roach took on various jobs, including working as a busboy and in telecommunications. His path to coaching began under the mentorship of the legendary <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Futch">trainer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Futch">Eddie Futch</a>. Roach worked as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Futch">Futch</a>’s assistant before eventually establishing his own identity as a coach.</p>

<h2>Wild Card Boxing Club and Training Career</h2>
<p>In 1995, <a href="/biography/mickey-rourke">actor</a> and amateur boxer <a href="/biography/mickey-rourke">Mickey Rourke</a>, who trained under Roach, gifted him gym equipment. This allowed Roach to open his now-famous Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles. The gym rapidly became a hub for both elite and up-and-coming fighters.</p>

<h2>Legacy as a Boxing Trainer</h2>
<p>Freddie Roach is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxing trainers of all time. Known for his offensive-minded coaching style, he has trained 27 world champions. His most acclaimed work has been with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Pacquiao">Manny Pacquiao</a>, often credited with reviving <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Pacquiao">Pacquiao</a>’s career and shaping him into one of boxing’s most formidable figures.</p>

<p>Other high-profile boxers and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters Roach has trained include <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_Cotto">Miguel Cotto</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Tyson">Mike Tyson</a> (in a limited consultative role), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrei_Arlovski">Andrei Arlovski</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_St-Pierre">Georges St-Pierre</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tito_Ortiz">Tito Ortiz</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Hardy">Dan Hardy</a>. In addition to athletes, he has also coached several actors preparing for boxing roles in films.</p>

<h2>Public Presence and Personal Life</h2>
<p>Despite his health challenges, Roach remains active in the sport and maintains a physically fit build. Standing 5 feet 5 inches tall, he continues to train fighters at his gym and contribute to the sport. While there is limited public information regarding his relationship status, Roach does maintain a notable social media presence.</p>

<p>Fans can follow him on Twitter, where he has approximately 267,000 followers. His Twitter handle is <strong>@FreddieRoach</strong>, and the platform identifies him with the description: "The Official Twitter account of Freddie Roach. A win's a win." He is also active on Instagram and other digital platforms, offering fans an inside look into his boxing life.</p>

<p>For more detailed information about Freddie Roach’s career and contributions to boxing, his Wikipedia page provides reliable and comprehensive coverage.</p>

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