Horn rematch will be Pacquiao's last fight, Roach insists

MANILA, Philippines – Freddie Roach is giving Manny Pacquiao one more fight—the chance to avenge his loss to Jeff Horn.

After that, it’s over for the Filipino icon.

In a report by boxingscene.com, Roach said he does not see Pacquiao fighting beyond a rematch with Horn, who shocked the world with a decision win over his prized ward more than two weeks ago in Brisbane, Australia.

Pacquiao has a rematch clause against Horn and will likely exercise it.

“I'll accept [the scenario of] Manny fighting Horn once more because he wants the fight, but the end is near,” said Roach.

The bespectacled trainer previously said that now would be the perfect time for Pacquiao to call it quits, but understands that the fighting senator wants to go out on a high note.

That’s why Roach will give Pacquiao one more shot.

“If the fight [Pacquiao-Horn 2] is indeed done, it will be the last one so [Pacquiao] can dedicate himself to being a better politician," he continued.

As for Horn, who seized the WBO welterweight title from Pacquiao, Roach warned that superstardom still isn’t within the Australian’s reach.

"[Horn] fought dirty, he had a plan and it worked out well. Now Bob Arum wants to make him a star, but it will not happen beyond the next fight. We have the rematch.”