Here’s what Manny Pacquiao has to say about his oldest son Jimuel’s boxing career



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Photo by @emra_visuals / via via Instagram by Emmanuel Pacquiao

Usually a parent would always want their child to follow in their footsteps – doctors, engineers, and lawyers.

However, for Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, he hopes none of his sons, especially his sons, will follow his journey when it comes to prize fighting.

The eight-time division world champion shared his feelings in an interview with Bobo Yu, head of marketing for Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, who recently made a wax figure of Pacquiao.

“I don’t really let them get into boxing,” said Pacquiao, whose fame and fortune stemmed from a stellar career in the sport that made him one of the most recognizable figures in the world.

That popularity helped Pacquiao win a congressional seat in Sarangani’s only district in 2010, a position he held until 2016, the year he won a Senate seat.

But Pacquiao, 41, was quick to say that he, along with his wife Jinkee, are there for their five children in whatever it is they want to accomplish in life.

“If that’s your dream and passion (boxing), I’ll support you,” said Pacquiao, whose eldest Emmanuel Jr., also known as Jimuel, is an amateur boxer with a 4-1 record in the ring.

Aside from Jimuel, Pacquiao’s children are Michael Stephen, Mary Divine Grace (princess), Queen Elizabeth (Queenie), and Israel, all of whom he wants to finish school.

“I always encourage them to finish school and focus on another sport, not just boxing, but basketball,” Pacquiao said.

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