THIS one’s a fight Manny Pacquiao can’t afford to miss.
The legendary Filipino fighter arrived in the US on Saturday to personally cheer and watch the pro debut of his eldest son Jimuel Pacquiao.
The young Pacquiao is set to see action in his first ever pro bout by taking on Brendan Lally, who is also making his pro debut, on November 29 at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
The four-round match is set at lightweight.
Manny Pacquiao Promotions is putting up the fight card headlined by the title bout between Ejijah Pierce and Lorenzo Parra where the WBO International featherweight crown is at stake.
Pacquiao arrived in Los Angeles with his small entourage including wife Jinkee.
The 24-year-old Jimuel, who will become a father this month, fought 10 official fights as an amateur, going 6-4 overall.
His last fight came in April of last year in a unanimous decision win against American Patrick Reyes.
Jimuel is one of the two Pacquiao children who are also into boxing including half-brother Emman Bacosa
The 21-year-old Bacosa fought in the undercard of the Thrilla in Manila 50th anniversary celebration, winning by unanimous decision over Nico Salado at the Araneta Coliseum to hike his undefeated record at 7-0 (4 KOs).
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