Jimuel Pacquiao got the win in boxing this weekend in his second professional fight as a boxer.
He did so in great form as well no less.
A victor by knockout.
After the fight speaking to a group of reporters in a media scrum he said much.
On his first pro win and the body shots: “It was good. I had fun, you know. I felt better this time. I trained much better for this fight. I guess I just need more experience.Both knockdowns were to the body. In camp, we worked a lot on body shots because I’m a lot shorter for this weight class. So we focused heavily on body work, and I’m happy I was able to stop him with it.”
On the difference between his second fight and his debut: “This fight was better. I wasn’t as nervous. I knew what to expect, and I felt more comfortable in there.”
On the Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather 2 situation: “I don’t know. People are saying it was a real fight, and now Floyd is saying it wasn’t. Right now, I’m just as clueless as everybody else. If they do fight for real, I think my dad will win. He’s been way more active, he’s in better shape, and I believe he’ll get the victory for sure. I was shocked when I heard Floyd say it was just an exhibition. This whole time I thought it was a proper fight. I guess he doesn’t want to risk his undefeated record.”
As for Jimuel, it was a good win for him this weekend all in all.
He will move on to some good fights next.
Here is what happened in his first win as a pro boxer this weekend:
| Fighter | Result | Key Punch Observations | Knockdowns Caused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimuel Pacquiao | Win (TKO Rd 2) | Aggressive body attack in round 2. Landed sharp combinations and multiple power shots to the body that dropped Gates twice. Much more effective and accurate than in his debut. | 2 |
| Darrick Gates | Loss (TKO Rd 2) | Competitive in round 1 with some exchanges, but absorbed heavy body punishment in round 2 and could not recover. | 0 |
Fight Context:
- Scheduled for 4 rounds (lightweight)
- Round 1: Back-and-forth, tentative pace with both landing some punches.
- Round 2: Pacquiao Jr. dominated with body shots → first knockdown (hook/body combo), second knockdown (body shot) → referee stoppage.
