The highly anticipated professional boxing debut of Emmanuel "Jimuel" Pacquiao Jr. concluded with a majority draw against American fighter Brendan Lally on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The four-round lightweight bout took place at Pechanga Resort Casino in California, USA, marking a significant moment for the Pacquiao boxing legacy.
Fight Night Drama
Watched closely by his legendary parents, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Jinkee Pacquiao, the young fighter faced a challenging opponent in his professional premiere. The judges' scorecards revealed a split decision, with one judge scoring the fight 39-37 in favor of Pacquiao Jr., while the other two judges saw it even at 38-38, resulting in the majority draw verdict.
Size Disadvantage Proves Challenging
The taller and more aggressive Lally, who was also making his professional boxing debut, effectively used his physical advantages throughout the contest. Lally's significant height and reach advantage forced Pacquiao Jr. to constantly move in and out during all four rounds of their lightweight matchup.
Despite facing these physical challenges, the son of the boxing legend managed to connect with several short combinations during the fight. Jimuel demonstrated flashes of the Pacquiao fighting spirit, showing moments of promise against his more physically imposing opponent.
Building on Amateur Experience
Following in his famous father's footsteps, Pacquiao Jr. began his amateur boxing journey in March 2022. Before turning professional, he compiled a 6-4 amateur record that provided valuable ring experience leading up to this professional debut.
The bout against Lally served as one of the co-featured fights on the inaugural United States boxing card presented by Manny Pacquiao Promotions. This event marked an important milestone for the promotion company as it expanded its operations to the American market.
