Manny Pacquiao looks to make boxing history in his return to the ring at 46 with his longtime trainer, Freddie Roach, in his corner yet again.

Legendary trainer Freddie Roach has spoken out in the aftermath of Manny Pacquiao's sensational return to the ring.

For Freddie Roach, America's most-famous boxing trainer, the cloud that began hovering overhead on May 2, shortly after his fighter, Manny Pacquiao, lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr., refuses to go away.

With trusted trainer Freddie Roach in his corner, the 46-year-old legend is coming out of retirement to challenge welterweight champ Mario Barrios on Saturday.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao trains with Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Boxing Club on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP) Roach is one of the rare trainers who is always honest with his fighters.

Reflecting on Pacquiao’s legendary career and risks of his comeback at 46, this piece highlights the bittersweet hope and danger in his return.