Jimuel Pacquiao eyes first pro win vs bare-knuckle fighter

MANILA, Philippines–Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr. will have his second shot at a first win in the professional ranks four months after his pro debut ended in a draw. Pacquiao is scheduled to face 36-year-old Darrick Gates on Saturday (Manila time) at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. The four-round lightweight bout is on the undercard of the IBF minimumweight world title fight between Filipino champion Pedro Taduran and Mexican challenger Gustavo Perez Alvarez. The 25-year-old Pacquiao escaped with a majority draw against fellow debutant Brendan Lally last November. Pacquiao was supposed to make his return in February against Luis E. […]... Keep on reading: Jimuel Pacquiao eyes first pro win vs bare-knuckle fighter

Go to News Site