MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao has changed his tune a little when it comes to his children possibly pursuing a boxing career.

Pacquiao's oldest son, Jimuel, has expressed interest in boxing, even training with former world champion Rodel Mayol.

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Initially, Pacquiao had been hesitant to let his children step inside the ring.

"Actually, dine-discourage ko sila pagdating sa boxing, 'yung mga anak ko," he said. "Pero 'di ko maiwasan eh. Nahuhuli ko palagi na lagi siyang nanonood ng mga fights ko sa kanyang cellphone, dina-download niya ang mga fights ko."

Jimuel's interest in boxing appears to be genuine. Pacquiao revealed that his son asked for his own mouthpiece and gloves.

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"Gusto niya," the Pacman said. "Nagpaalam siya sa akin kung pwede lumaban."

Thus, while he is still not keen on his son becoming a boxer, Pacquiao has stopped discouraging Jimuel from giving it a try.

"Sabi ko, 'Alam mo, ayaw ko sana. Pero kung gusto mo maranasan, sige. Gusto mo talaga maranasan 'yan'," he said.

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