In nine days, Jimuel Pacquiao will step into the ring to start his professional boxing career in squaring off with fellow newcomer Brendan Lally in the United States. <\/p>\n
The Pacquiao boxing legacy is poised to take another step forward.
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Manny Pacquiao\u2019s eldest son, Jimuel, will make his professional debut against fellow newcomer Brendan Lally on Saturday, November 29, at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
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His professional debut will be featured in the co-main event, paired with a WBO featherweight title clash between Elijah Pierce and Lorenzo Parra, on a card promoted by his father\u2019s Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP).\u00a0
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At 24, Jimuel carries both his own ambitions and the weight of one of boxing\u2019s most iconic names.
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He has been training at Los Angeles\u2019 famed Wild Card Boxing Gym under Marvin Somodio, a longtime assistant to his father\u2019s legendary trainer Freddie Roach.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s a big moment for me, and I\u2019m very excited to finally make my professional debut,\u201d Jimuel said.
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\u201cMy father has been a huge inspiration and mentor. I\u2019ve learned so much from him\u2014not just about boxing, but about dedication and hard work.\u201d
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As for the one and only eight-division boxing world champion, Pacman expressed nothing but pride to his son.
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\u201cI\u2019m very proud of Jimuel. He has the heart of a fighter and has worked very hard for this. I told him to focus, train hard, and always stay humble. This is just the beginning of his journey.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jimuel, who is set to become a father with partner Carolina, compiled a 6-4 record in 10 official amateur bouts, with his most recent fight last April resulting in a unanimous decision victory over American Patrick Reyes.<\/p>\n