The Wild Card Gym in Hollywood for me is the mecca of boxing gyms. The aura of greatness streams from wall to wall. From the outside it looks like an ordinary building. On the inside some of the best boxers in the world call this place home. Fighters like Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan, JC Chavez Jr, Peter Quillin and many others. Other athletes and celebrities outside of boxing come here to be inspired and workout. The man who makes all this possible is trainer Freddie Roach. This man is not only a great trainer, but also a big heart. He is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He welcomes everybody to his gym. He takes time to stop and talk with fans. He has never turned down an autograph request. Unfortunaltely, Parkinson's disease has slowed him down, but it won't let it stop him. He is still one of the best trainers in boxing. He has gone through a slump as of late, but I believe he will make it back to the top of his sport. Roach is the definition of class. I wish him all the best and success. Ive met Freddie several times. I'm a member at the Wild Card Gym and hopefully my little 5 year old brother will be trained by him one day.
Me and Freddie Roach
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