Eman Bacosa, son of Manny Pacquiao, is making waves in the lightweight ranks after moving to eight undefeated with his father ringside. The rising star spoke exclusively to World Boxing News as he continues his ascent.
At just 21 years old, Bacosa is carving out his own identity in the sport while carrying the expectations that come with being Manny Pacquiao’s son. –
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Being the son of one of boxing’s all-time greats comes with its challenges, Bacosa admits.
“It’s very exciting and pressuring, but I just focus on the fight,” Bacosa said, reflecting on the scrutiny and expectations he faces at a tender age. His calm, measured approach is already earning him plaudits among fans and pundits alike.
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Bacosa recently faced Nico Salado at Araneta Coliseum, stopping the fight with a unanimous decision over six rounds while flooring his opponent once in round four. Notably, Bacosa demonstrated exceptional lateral movement and ring generalship, often shifting stances momentarily to confuse Salado. – If you use these WBN quotes, please link back to the source: https://www.worldboxingnews.com/eman-bacosa-wbn-pacquiao-mayweather-2/
