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The House Boxing Gym was the scene where Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr. achieved his first victory in amateur boxing. The match took place in San Diego, California, where Pacquiao Jr. defeated Andrés Rosales and continued the boxing legacy of “Pac-Man”.
Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr. is the eldest son of the legendary “Pac-Man”. The young boxer beat his rival in the category of the 147 pounds . In the battle only the winner was sentenced, but no distinction was made (by decision or knockout).
In the presentation of the young Emmanuel, it was possible to appreciate great characteristic features of his father . Andrés Rosales suffered the powerful jab of Manny’s son throughout the fight.
“It is a good experience. I just want to keep growing and doing really well. It felt very different from a simple sparring”, Emmanuel Pacquiao acknowledged in a statement to FightHype.
Pacquiao proud of his son
The legacy continues and despite the fact that Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement a few months ago . There is his son to keep his surname alive within the ring. “Pac-Man” published some photos of the fight and congratulated him on achieving his first victory on American soil.
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