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Jimuel Pacquiao’s Pro Debut Ends in Contested Draw With Brendan Lally

The outcome tests expectations for a novice carrying a famous surname during Manny Pacquiao Promotions’ U.S. launch.

Overview

  • The four-round lightweight bout at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California was televised on ESPN.
  • Both boxers were professional debutants, and many fans judged Lally to be the clearer, more effective fighter over the four rounds.
  • Manny Pacquiao watched from ringside as his promotion staged its first event in the United States.
  • Jimuel, 24, entered the paid ranks with roughly ten amateur bouts and delivered a modest performance that drew scrutiny.
  • The appearance came 133 days after Manny’s comeback draw with Mario Barrios, with reports indicating he is eyeing an early-2026 fight, possibly against Rolando Romero.