Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch? Trainer Freddie Roach says Manny would win second fight

After years of waiting and months of intense hype leading up to the “Fight of the Century,” Floyd Mayweather Jr. beat Manny Pacquiao in a less-than-thrilling unanimous decision in May.

A second time around, however, would see Pacquiao get the better of the undefeated welterweight champion, his trainer, Freddie Roach, said.

“Manny would do much better in a rematch, if the shoulder gets better,” Roach told the Boxing News. “We were doing well until the shoulder went in the fourth round, and we had a tough time after that. I do think we can beat Mayweather, 100%.”

Pacquiao was dealing with a right shoulder injury going into his bout with Mayweather. The injury occurred during a previous sparring session and required surgery after his loss in the ring to the champion. Pacquiao is not expected back in the ring until 2016.

Mayweather (48-0, 26 knockouts) is set to face Andre Berto (33-3, 23 KOs) on Sept. 12 in what is being billed as his final fight, which would make it difficult to get Pacquiao back in the ring with him.

“I don’t know where Mayweather’s going right now. I don’t think he’ll stop at 49 fights; I think he’ll fight to 50. I’m hoping that he promotes himself. Maybe if he does, he can make more money,” Roach said.

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