Philippine boxing just earned itself a new promising contender.
Emmanuel Joseph Bacosa Pacquiao, known in the ring as Eman Bacosa, made his remarkable foray into the world of professional boxing two weeks ago, on September 23, 2023.
What captured the attention of enthusiasts and pundits alike was not just his impressive athletic prowess and build, standing tall at 5'10" at the age of 19, but also the intriguing reports about his family background.
His significant boxing debut took place on the undercard of the highly-anticipated Blow By Blow event, a spectacle promoted by the Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao, through MP Promotions.
Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow by Blow is a weekly sports television boxing program which airs on One Sports channel since 2022.
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EMAN BASCO'S PERFORMANCE
In a showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats, Eman faced off against Laguna representative Jommel Cudiamat, which ultimately resulted in a split draw.
The bout marked the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey for the young athlete, carrying with him not only the weight of his own aspirations but also the legacy of a boxing icon.
On his social media account, he posted photos from the fight which revealed that he was under the care of Coach Buboy Fernandez and Coach Dodie Boy Peñalosa.
His caption read: "Praise the Lord for His love, mercy and grace endures forever. Glory to God!
"Salamat po sa lahat ng sumusuporta at naniniwala sa akin.
"Wala pong imposible sa Panginoon. God is with us!
"Tuloy ang Pangarap samahan ng sipag at tiyaga. God Bless us all"
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