The professional boxing debut of Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao Jr. did not yield a victory, as the son of the legendary fighter began his career with a majority draw against American Brendan Lally. The four-round bout headlined a card at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Temecula, California, on Sunday, November 30, 2025 (Philippine time).
A Close Contest in the Debut
Facing Lally, who works as an English teacher, Pacquiao Jr. engaged in a tight, back-and-forth battle over the scheduled four rounds. The judges' scorecards reflected the competitive nature of the fight. One official scored it 39-37 in favor of Pacquiao Jr., but the other two judges saw it even, turning in identical scores of 38-38. This resulted in the majority draw decision, leaving both fighters without a win in their first professional outing.
The iconic Manny Pacquiao was present at ringside to witness and support his son's first step into the paid ranks. With this result, Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr.'s professional record stands at 0-0-1. His opponent, Brendan Lally, who was also making his pro debut, holds an identical record of 0-0-1.
Other Results from the Card
In a featured bout on the same event, Filipino fighter Garen Diagan (10-8-1, 5 KOs) suffered a unanimous decision loss to Alexis Alvarado (9-1-1, 5 KOs). The fight was decisively swung in the third round when Alvarado connected with a powerful left uppercut to Diagan's body, sending the one-time world title challenger to the canvas. Diagan was unable to recover the lost points, sealing the win for Alvarado on the judges' cards.
The Pacquiao Boxing Legacy Continues
Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr. is the second of Manny Pacquiao's sons to enter the professional boxing ring. His older brother, Eman Bacosa, has been actively competing and building his own reputation in the local Philippine boxing scene. The debut of Pacquiao Jr., despite not ending in a win, marks a significant moment as the next generation of the Pacquiao family seeks to carve its own path in the sport that made their father a global icon.
The event underscored the challenging nature of professional boxing, where even fighters with famous surnames must prove their worth inside the ring against determined opponents like Brendan Lally.
