 Bacosa in 2025 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | January 2, 2004 Tagum, Davao del Norte Philippines |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | Lightweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 188 cm (74 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record [1] | |
| Total fights | 8 |
| Wins | 7 |
| Win by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
Emmanuel Joseph Bacosa Pacquiao (born January 2, 2004) is a Filipino professional boxer who is most known for being a son of Manny Pacquiao from a controversial affair.
On September 23, 2023, in a Manny Pacuiao Presents: Blow by Blow, Bacosa made his debut against 0–1 Jommel Cudiamat at the Mandaluyong College of Science and Technology Gymnasium, Mandaluyong, Philippines, the bout would go the full distance and end in a split draw. (38–38, 39–37 and 37–39) [2] [3]
In his next bout on December 15, 2023, at General Santos, Bacosa would be scheduled against Noel Pangantao in a 4-rounder bout with his father Manny Pacquiao watching at ringside. Bacosa would deliver a praiseworthy first-round stoppage, stopping his foe in only 32 seconds. Bacosa would later go ringside, embraced and kissed his father Manny, ultimately dedicating the impressive win for Pacquiao. The bout is also just two days before Pacquiao's birthday celebration. [3]
Bacosa would build a credible record of 6–0–1 with 4 knockouts before being able to participate in the 26th annual Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow by Blow and major Philippine boxing event Thrilla in Manila II on October 29, 2025, that commemorates the Thrilla in Manila event between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier back on October 1, 1975. Bacosa was scheduled against 2–1–1, 1 knockout Nico Salado. Bacosa would drop the other man twice en route to a deserved 6-rounds unanimous decision, (58–55 twice and 60–53) their match was also the opener of the event with Pacquiao as one of the organizers watching at ringside. [4] [5] [6]
| 8 fights | 7 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | Nico Salado | UD | 6 | Oct 29, 2025 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–1 | Arnaud Darius Makita | UD | 6 | Mar 20, 2025 | Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Rodelyn Perez | MD | 6 | Oct 20, 2024 | Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 4–0–1 | Reyjun Arquita | TKO | 3 (6), 2:34 | Aug 26, 2024 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Jay Clyde Langahin | TKO | 3 (4), 1:00 | Mar 24, 2024 | Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 2–0–1 | Jerson Baclohan | TKO | 3 (4), 0:45 | Feb 9, 2024 | City of Apssi Arena, Passi, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 1–0–1 | Noel Pangantao | TKO | 1 (4), 0:32 | Dec 15, 2023 | Oval Plaza Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 1 | Draw | 0–0–1 | Jommel Cudiamat | SD | 4 | Sep 23, 2023 | Mandaluyong College of Science and Technology Gymnasium, Mandaluyong, Philippines |
Emmanuel "Eman" Joseph Bacosa Pacquiao was born on January 2, 2004, from a controversial affair between boxing's only eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and a KTV bar receptionist Joanna Rose Bacosa, considering Manny Pacquiao was already married to Jinkee Jamora at that point of his life. Joanna Rose stated that Manny, who was a regular guest to the bar, playing pool in Malate, Manila, invited her for an early breakfast after work on April 18, 2003, at 3AM, they, however, had a one-night stand, they later expanded the relationship, having an affair in April 22, 28 and 29th and later, three weeks after Eman was born, Joanna Rose stated that Manny would still be calling her form time to time but stopped giving financial assistance. On November 23, 2005, Manny would call Joanna to proceed to Cebu City, wanting to see Eman, Joanna Rose borrowed money for a plane ticket and proceeded to a hotel in Cebu City where Manny is billeted, to her dismay, Manny only gave her ₱3,000 pocket money and even refused to pay for the plane ticket. In 2006, Joanna Rose, disclosed the existence of their child Eman, she later also claimed that Manny threatened to kidnap Eman if she refused to stay quiet. [7] [8] Although Manny initially did not acknowledge him, he was later seen training with Eman, who began following in his father's footsteps and pursued boxing. Eman dedicated his first-round TKO win against Noel Pangantao on December 15, 2023, to his father. [3]