adminLOS ANGELES. — Veteran trainer Freddie Roach has vowed to back Manny Pacquiao if the boxer decides to take advantage of rule changes which could see professional fighters allowed to take part in this summer’s Olympics.
Pacquiao said on Wednesday he is yet to decide on whether he will pursue a spot in the Philippines Olympic team, appearing to pull back from an earlier statement in which he said he would be honoured to fight in Rio.
“I’m not saying a yes or a no,” Pacquiao told reporters. “I’m not closing the door. I have to think about it and I’m still thinking about it. It’s good to let professionals in the Olympics.”
The eight-time world champion said earlier this month he had been “personally invited” to Rio by Wu Ching-Kuo, president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) — the governing body for amateur boxing. — AFP.
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