Manny Pacquiao’s son to make professional debut as he bids to follow in his legendary father’s footsteps

Manny Pacquiao has found room for his son to make his professional debut on a card organised by his promotional company in November

Manny Pacquiao (right) during his title challenge against Mario Barrios (Getty Images)

Details have been confirmed for the professional debut of Manny Pacquiao’s son, Jimuel Pacquiao, later this year, potentially sparking a family legacy inside the ring.

The 24-year-old Pacquiao will feature as the co-main event on the undercard of Elijah Pierce’s clash with Lorenzo Parra for the WBO international featherweight title on Saturday, November 29, at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.

Pacquiao Jr has been added to the card for a lightweight bout with Brendan Lally, an American also making his debut.

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The entire card will be organised by Manny Pacquiao Promotions after the company’s recent announcement that they will start to stage events in the United States. Manny Pacquiao Promotions have previously organised cards in the boxing legend’s native Philippines.

Jimuel Pacquiao currently trains out of the Wild Card Boxing gym, home to Manny Pacquiao’s trusted trainer Freddie Roach. Jimuel works with Roach’s former assistant, Marvin Somodio.

Pacquiao Sr recently ended nearly four years of retirement to return to the ring, producing a very credible display against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

Many felt the 46-year-old Pacquiao deserved to win, with the judges scoring the contest a majority decision draw. The elder Pacquiao is now expected to return to action in January 2026, with a bout against WBA champion, Rolly Romero, strongly rumoured.

The younger Pacquiao, who shares the same name as his father but goes by Jimuel, was originally slated to make his debut on the undercard of Pacquiao Sr’s fight with Barrios.

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