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Thurman is actually better than Spence, says coach Freddie Roach
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach believes Keith Thurman poses a greater threat to Manny Pacquiao than Errol Spence.
Roach, who has studied Spence's fighting style, identified several flaws that he believes Pacquiao can exploit.
He specifically noted that Thurman throws more combinations and appears to be stronger than Spence.
Pacquiao previously defeated Thurman in July 2019 to claim the WBA (Super) welterweight title.
The upcoming bout on August 21 in Las Vegas will be Pacquiao's first fight since that victory.
Roach expressed satisfaction with the fight, emphasizing Pacquiao's desire to compete against genuine contenders rather than less challenging opponents.
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