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Jimuel Pacquiao Shows Promise in Debut Draw, Earns Manny’s Approval
Jimuel Pacquiao fought to a four-round majority draw in his pro debut with limited experience, watched ringside by his father Manny Pacquiao, promoter said.
- On Nov. 29, Emmanuel "Jimuel" Pacquiao Jr. settled for a majority draw at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California, with two 38-38 cards and one 39-37 score, at least 10 days after his fiancée's birth.
- Manny Pacquiao Promotions placed Jimuel on its inaugural U.S. card, highlighting his limited amateur experience of only a few fights and at least 10 amateur bouts before turning pro.
- The bout grew more intense round by round with heavy exchanges as Brendan Lally used his height and reach to press Emmanuel "Jimuel" Pacquiao Jr., who countered with precise combinations in the four-round lightweight contest.
- Manny Pacquiao praised his son, saying `He did well for the first fight`, as Jinkee Pacquiao was shown on the verge of tears shortly after the score-read moment.
- Personal milestones and family records frame Emmanuel "Jimuel" Pacquiao Jr.'s, 4, early pro path, as he continues the Pacquiao boxing lineage alongside brother Eman Bacosa's 7-0 record, shortly after his daughter's birth.
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Jimuel Pacquiao shows promise in debut draw, earns Manny’s approval
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao’s son, Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr., settled for a majority draw against American Brendan Lally in his much-anticipated professional boxing debut on November 29 (November 30, Manila Time) at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in California. Two judges scored the bout 38-all, while the third judge had Jimuel ahead at […]...Keep on reading: Jimuel Pacquiao shows promise in debut draw, earns Manny’s approval
·Manila, Philippines
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The eldest son of ‘Pacman’ had an unconvincing debut before also rookie Brendan Lally on Saturday in Temecula.
·Los Angeles, United States
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Total News Sources11
Leaning Left6Leaning Right3Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
R 33%
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