Pacquiao to stage Temecula US debut with Jimuel debut, Parra-Pierce

Manny Pacquiao will be ringside when his promotion stages its U.S. debut on November 29, a card that will feature his eldest son Jimuel making his professional debut and a high-stakes featherweight title fight at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. Manny Pacquiao Promotions unveiled the full lineup Thursday, naming a 12-round WBO International Featherweight title bout between Lorenzo Parra and Elijah Pierce as the main event and listing Jimuel Pacquiao versus Brendan Lally as a featured co-main event.

Jimuel Pacquiao, 24, will begin his pro career in a four-round lightweight bout against Lally, who is also scheduled to make his professional debut. Jimuel trains at Wild Card Boxing Gym under Marvin Somodio and had a three-year amateur career. Promoters noted that Jimuel and his fiancée are expecting their first child, which will make Manny Pacquiao a grandfather for the first time.

The Parra-Pierce winner will move closer to a world title opportunity, with promoters identifying a potential next step as a shot at the reigning WBO featherweight champion. The main event pits two punchers with similar records: Parra listed at 23-11 with 17 knockouts and Pierce at 21-2...