Manny Pacquiao Jr. was all about boxing in 2019 as the teenager trained more than ever and participated in several amateur bouts.
Scoring three victories before suffering a first loss, Pacquiao Jr. was guided by his father to what many thought would be a professional run.
A year on, and Jr. – know as Jimuel – is raking in the cash from several sponsorship deals via his Instagram account and more.
Promotional ties with the likes of Face Republic (promoting moisturizer at the age of 19), BNY Jeans, Frontrow Marketing, and Marriot Hotels. Even face masks in the wake of COVID-19, have netted the youngster a tidy sum.
Therefore, boxing can take a backseat as Pacquiao decides whether to get punched for a living or smile at a photographer.
It’s far cry from the days of his famous father coming up in the early 1990s.
Pacquiao Sr. was merely a struggling and skinny warrior with a dream when he was at the humble beginnings of what would be one of the best careers the sport has ever seen.
Eight weight world championships later and Pacquiao has paved the way for his children to be whatever their hearts desire.
Whether a boxer, a model, or a promoter of face creams, Jimuel has the world as his feet – or his fists. Whichever he chooses.
Meanwhile, Pacquiao’s other son Michael is now a budding entertainer in his own right.
Pacquiao has been performing during lockdown restrictions as the younger brother of Jimuel harbors hopes of breaking out as a rapper.
