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Jimuel Pacquiao wins second amateur fight via unanimous decision

Jimuel Pacquiao wins second amateur fight via unanimous decision

Steve Angeles | TFC News Montebello,

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He's not yet a pro, but Jimuel Pacquiao is already in the spotlight with the likes of featherweight champion Mark Magsayo and contender Mercito Gesta sitting ringside, and UFC founder Dana White visiting his locker.

"It’s cool getting in front of them and I’m slowly getting used to the people. It's a good experience for me," Pacquiao said.

The eldest of Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao's children staged his second amateur fight under 360 Promotions Hollywood Fight Nights. In his three-round special attraction against Mexican fighter Jonathan Barajas, the 21-year-old Jimuel showed off his stiff jab and punching power, as well as footwork and combinations. He won by unanimous decision over Barajas.

"A lot better than the first one. I have a little more experience so I tried to be more relaxed. I was more focused. Hindi naman masyado iniisip ang tao so I was able to do what I want to do."

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While he trains at the Wild Card Gym under Marvin Somodio, he admitted that he still gets some advice from his dad, an 8-division world champion.

"Lagi sinasabi ng dad ko, paa, footwork, so that’s what I tried to show him and hopefully I showed that," the younger Pacquiao shared.

With the Philippine presidential elections over and with summer just around the corner, he hopes that his family could come to one of his US fights in the near future.

Meanwhile, riding high off his win, Jimuel is excited to get back into training. He has not released any details yet, but he is expected to fight again sooner rather than later.

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UAAP: De Jesus tips hat to Lady Bulldogs, Meneses — ‘Very solid yung NU’

UAAP: De Jesus tips hat to Lady Bulldogs, Meneses — ‘Very solid yung NU’

Rom Anzures,

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The National University Lady Bulldogs in UAAP Season 87. Photo from UAAP Media.The National University Lady Bulldogs in UAAP Season 87. Photo from UAAP Media.MANILA — De La Salle University head coach Ramil de Jesus had a front row seat to National University's display of their prowess on Sunday, as the Lady Bulldogs opened their title defense with a victory.

The Sherwin Meneses-mentored team got one over de Jesus and his Lady Spikers, with NU sweeping La Salle on Sunday.

The veteran coach was admittedly in awe of the impressive performance of the hitters from Jhocson Street.

“Very solid yung NU,” the multi-titled coach commented. “Kumbaga, kilalang-kilala nila yung isa't isa. Yun ang isa sa mga strengths nila. Dahil sa tagal nila magkakasama. Alam nila yung weaknesses, and alam nila yung strengths.”

De Jesus also commended Meneses who took over the spot that NU’s former tactician left, Season 86 champion mentor Norman Miguel.

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“Happy ako para sa kanya, kasi halos lahat ng team na napuntahan niya, maayos and buo,” said de Jesus. “Yung pinapasok niyang sistema unti-unti nang nakukuha.”

Meneses’ system would be crucial for the present core of Lady Bulldogs as they have won two championships since 2022, with Bella Belen and the rest of the squad winning Season 84 with Karl Dimaculangan and just last year with Miguel.

However, de Jesus emphasized that the main foundation of this success -- aside from their coaches -- is the solid volleyball program of NU from high school to the collegiate ranks.

“Actually, yung NU, hindi lang naman yung Season 84 eh,” he said. “Since sa high school, magkakasama na yun. So, magtagal na talaga sila magkakasama.”

“Advantage talaga na yun. And then, alam din nila kung paanong hindi sila mara-rattle. Alam nila kung sino yung go-to-guy talaga, so very solid yung NU,” he continued.

And this, acknowledged de Jesus, is a design that is very challenging to sustain.

“Every year nag-evolve yung volleyball eh,” he said. “So, ang challenge ngayon eh, kung kayang maka-adapt nung, lalo na recruitment kasi yung problema eh.”

“Pag medyo active ka sa pagre-recruit, and then yung lahat ng Class A na player yung makukuha mo, advantage yun.”

“Pero kung makakakuha ka ng Class B, napakahirap i-develop, and then isabay doon sa Class A? Mahabang proseso yun,” added de Jesus, who is now on his 28th year as Lady Spikers head coach.

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