How serious is Jimuel Pacquiao in following the footsteps of his dad? Pretty serious, it looks like.
The first-born son of eight-division boxing world champion and reigning WBA (Super) Welterweight World Champion Manny Pacquiao, Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr., or Jimuel for short, is looking really sharp in his boxing training, reminiscent of a young Manny.
Now, obviously, there’s still ways to go before young Jimuel can compete at a high level, but with the pedigree of people around him to help with his training – especially his dad – it won’t be surprising if the 19-year old can carve his own name in the world of boxing soon.
“The most important thing I’ve learned since training with my dad is positioning and balance,” Jimuel shared on the video posted on Manny Pacquiao’s social media pages. “He says that’s where power comes from, balance, so that’s the secret of a fighter.”
“So, I’m always trying to apply that everytime. When I throw, I’ve got to be balanced,” he continued.
Jimuel has regularly joined his father in training during fight camps, and appears to be intent in pursuing a career in boxing.
In early 2019, Jimuel made headlines because he dropped his opponent during an amateur bout.
Will we see a second-generation of Pacquiao making a name for himself inside the boxing ring soon? It sure looks like it.
