article_snippet: This will begin in the next few days when Manny "the Pacman" Pacquiao flies to Los Angeles to work with Freddie Roach, the American coach who helped the Filipino achieve global stardom over the last decade.
article_snippet: Since I met Freddie Roach, that was in 2001, and until now, I didn't change my trainer because we understand each other.  
article_snippet: But Freddie Roach will not be available to work with Manny "the Pacman" Pacquiao until after March because Freddie Roach is in China training another boxer.
article_snippet: As for Manny "the Pacman" Pacquiao, Freddie Roach has at least one more professional basketball game to coach in Manila before Freddie Roach flies to the U.S.
article_snippet: Since Freddie Roach rise to superstardom, Manny "the Pacman" Pacquiao's activities and interests have multiplied.  
article_snippet: In addition to basketball and scuba diving off the beaches of Mindanao, Freddie Roach has dabbled in singing, acting and politics.
article_snippet: Several years ago, Freddie Roach won an election to a seat in the national Congress.