Jimuel Pacquiao Fights to a Draw in His First Pro Match
JIMUEL PACQUIAO – The son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao started his professional boxing career with a close and hard-fought match that ended in a majority draw against fellow first-timer Brendan Lally at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
Just days after becoming a first-time father, Jimuel entered the ring to face an opponent who quickly showed strength and confidence. Lally moved forward with steady pressure, often pushing Jimuel back toward the ropes and testing his focus and control early in the fight. Even with his opponent’s strong start, Jimuel stayed calm and fought back with sharp left jabs, well-timed right punches, and short but clean combinations whenever he had a clear opening.
For all four rounds, neither boxer gave up. They continued to exchange punches and take small advantages whenever possible, making the fight close and exciting from beginning to end. The judges’ scores showed how evenly matched the bout was. One judge favored Jimuel, while the other two scored the fight as a tie, resulting in an official majority draw. Lally later said he was satisfied with the outcome and happy with how the fight went.
Manny Pacquiao watched the match from the front row and admitted that he felt nervous seeing his son in such an intense moment. He shared that he wanted to step in and give advice during the fight, but he understood that Jimuel needed to gain experience on his own. He added that this was only the start of his son’s journey and that there is still a lot for him to learn.
Jimuel also shared that the large crowd and bright lights made him nervous, but he remained proud of his performance. He is now focused on returning to training, improving his skills, and coming back stronger in future fights. Looking ahead, Manny hopes to return to the ring in 2026, and he would like Jimuel to be part of the same event so they can train together and continue growing in the sport as both father and son.