On November 29, 2025, Manny Pacquiao Jr., 24, son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao Sr., made his pro boxing debut against Brendan Lally in Temecula Valley, California. The four-round lightweight match concluded in a majority draw.
Pacquiao Jr. entered the ring with an amateur record of 6-4, carrying both personal expectations and the pressure of living up to his father’s legacy. After the judges’ decision, one scored the fight 39-37 for Pacquiao Jr., while the other two scored it 38-38, resulting in the draw.
Manny Pacquiao Jr and Brendan Lally left it all in the ring for their pro debuts 🤝 pic.twitter.com/C9FxdlKmvo
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The moment Manny Pacquiao Jr vs Brendan Lally was announced as a majority draw 👀 pic.twitter.com/0Jx8SwR32U
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Both fighters spent the bout finding their rhythm. Pacquiao Jr., in his first professional appearance, showed glimpses of skill but acknowledged there is room for improvement. At 24, he has ample time to grow and refine his style in upcoming matches.
The fight drew attention from notable attendees, including former champions Antonio Margarito and Shawn Porter. Manny Pacquiao Sr. and his wife supported their son from ringside, witnessing the fight firsthand.
Pacquiao Jr. commented after the match that, while the result was not decisive, he was proud of stepping into professional boxing. His focus now turns toward training for his next pro boxing fight and continuing his career progression.
1 thought on “Manny Pacquiao Jr. Ends 4-Round Pro Boxing Debut Against Brendan Lally in Majority Draw – Highlights”
My feeling is… it looked to me like Brendan Lally won that fight, but the judges wanted to be merciful to the new young cashcow Pacquiao and called it a draw.
(Either way, that’s one of the major flaws in boxing: You have three judges, two say draw, the third has one fighter winning. Instead of officially deeming it a “majority draw”, that third judge SHOULD be the “tie-breaker”!)