Manny Pacquiao and his longtime coach, Freddie Roach, have made countless headlines for their success inside the boxing ring. After the Filipino boxing legend made his return to the boxing ring after a four-year retirement, they once again dominated the spotlight. But this time, Roach is making waves for a completely different—and heartfelt—reason.

The seven-time Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Trainer of the Year took to social media to deliver a message close to his heart. Partnering with the Stand Up For Pits Foundation, Inc., a West Hollywood-based nonprofit organization founded by renowned animal activist Rebecca Corry, the 65-year-old urged fans to help end the abuse and neglect of dogs.

Manny Pacquiao’s coach, Freddie Roach has had enough

Earlier today, the nonprofit organization, together with Freddie Roach, shared a powerful clip from Roach’s iconic Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles, California. In the video, the 65-year-old boxing legend delivered a simple but urgent message. “Enough is enough, save the animals in Skid Row.” The post’s caption elaborated on Roach’s partnership with the foundation.

Thanking both him and the gym for raising their “voice to stand up for the abused, neglected, force-bred, beaten, starved, infected, sold, dying, and dead dogs of Skid Row.” The organization emphasized the need for more advocates like Roach to speak up for the voiceless and provided ways for supporters to get involved.

“Record a video and DM it here,” the caption continued. “Pressure is mounting. More and more people are learning about what is happening to animals in Los Angeles and are sickened and outraged. Don’t get tired. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.” The organization then issued a firm message to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, demanding action.

“YOU NOW HAVE EXACTLY 4 DAYS TO CONTACT THE [Stand Up For Pits Foundation] AND MEET FACE TO FACE TO DISCUSS IMMEDIATE ACTION TO END THE SUFFERING AND KILLING OF INNOCENT ANIMALS IN YOUR CITY.” They also encouraged supporters to “keep calling and emailing Karen’s office. We have been told people are getting hung up on, lied to, and told ‘there is a plan.’”

This comes after Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass presented her budget for fiscal year 2025-26, which proposed severe cuts to Animal Services. Still, this isn’t the limit that Stand Up For Pits Foundation is willing to go to save dogs in Skid Row.

Rebecca Corry hires a law firm to sue Karen Bass 

Rebecca Corry has hired the Ryther Law Group to take legal action against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over what her attorneys call “unrepentant violations of state laws concerning animal welfare, transparency, and cruelty enforcement.”  Corry’s lawyers sent a demand letter to the Mayor’s Office, citing rampant abuse of dogs on Skid Row. 

It includes reports of animals being used as “fent—yl testers,” kept “under heavy tarps in sweltering temperatures,” and even beaten, stabbed, and s—ally attacked. “Enough is enough,” Corry told Los Angeles recently. “The Mayor refuses to meet with us. She won’t respond to us, and then goes on the news and says there is no abuse on Skid Row. Bulls—t!” 

Corry said her foundation has used its own money to rescue mistreated dogs, adding, “We are prepared to litigate and will fight for these animals for as long as it takes.”

It appears Manny Pacquiao’s coach, Freddie Roach, has joined forces with Rebecca Corry, aiming to get a response from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. But will they be successful?