Overview
- Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr. fought fellow debutant Brendan Lally to a majority draw in a four-round lightweight bout in Temecula, California.
- Official scorecards read 39–37 for Pacquiao Jr. on one card with two cards at 38–38, confirming the draw.
- Manny Pacquiao Sr., who watched from ringside, said he will supervise his son's training if he chooses to fight again.
- Former world champion Jamel Herring criticized the performance and questioned Jimuel’s “hunger,” contrasting it with his father’s upbringing.
- Pacquiao Jr., citing roughly 10 amateur bouts and limited experience, said he learned from the debut and plans to push the pace more in his next fight.