Eman Bacosa-Pacquiao wins unanimous decision in Cebu City

Eman Bacosa-Pacquiao, the son of boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, won his recent fight against Congolese boxer Arnaud Darius Makita. The match took place on March 20 in Cebu City, Philippines, as part of the Blow-by-Blow event at Okada Manila. Eman earned a unanimous decision from the judges after six rounds, with scores of 58-56, 59-55, and 58-56. At 21 years old, Bacosa-Pacquiao now holds a record of 6 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Among these wins, four were knockouts. He has remained unbeaten since his professional debut, which ended in a split draw. Makita, who is also new to boxing, dropped to a record of 2 wins and 2 losses after this fight. Bacosa-Pacquiao utilized his height and reach advantage effectively, landing sharp jabs and strong combinations to control the fight. Despite the pressure, Makita fought back and made the match intense, landing his punches as well. A notable moment occurred when Eman went down from a body shot. However, it was ruled as not a knockdown because Makita had stepped on Eman's foot. Eman's focus and skills ultimately led him to victory, with his father cheering him on from ringside.