Manny Pacquiao will serve Keith Thurman on a platter like ‘Lobster Thurmandor’ says coach Roach
- Hall of Famer warns the unbeaten American he could be the 40th knockout victim of ‘Chef Manny’
- Filipino icon is cutting an impressive physical figure less than one week into his US training camp
The long-time trainer of Manny Pacquiao has warned Keith Thurman he runs the risk of being “cooked” by the Philippines icon if he “comes straight in and goes after Manny”.
The Hall of Fame coach Freddie Roach, who is sharing training duties with Restituto “Buboy” Fernandez, said he wouldn’t be surprised if the unbeaten American becomes the eight-time division world champion’s 40th knockout victim when they clash for the WBA super welterweight title in Las Vegas on July 20.
“If Thurman comes straight in and goes after Manny, which I think he will, he is going to be cooked. Chef Manny will be serving him up on a platter like Lobster Thurmandor,” said Roach, who enjoys using superlatives to describe match-ups.
Both Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) and Thurman (29-0-0, 22 KOs) are coming off victories in January but the American trainer was confident his protégé will come up trumps again at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, even though he faces a formidable opponent who is 10 years his junior.