Manny Pacquiao Promotions

Manny Pacquiao Promotions Debuts at Pechanga Resort Casino 

All Photos by Al Applerose 

Story by Tarrah Zael

TEMECULA, Ca.-Manny Pacquiao Promotions officially launched its first U.S. boxing event Saturday night at Pechanga Resort Casino, delivering a powerful lineup headlined by undefeated sensation Lazaro “El Rey” Lorenzana and the highly anticipated professional debut of Jimuel Pacquiao, son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.

The main event between Lazaro “El Rey” Lorenzana (19-0, 13 KO) and seasoned veteran Luis Arias (22-6-1, 17 KO) erupted with intensity from the opening bell. Lorenzana immediately targeted the body, ripping in heavy left hooks that echoed through the arena and set the tone for the fight. His relentless pressure in the early rounds forced Arias onto the defensive, and a sharp combination at the end of Round 2 sent Arias stumbling backward in visible shock. Lorenzana’s timing, confidence, and command of the ring established him as the clear aggressor, walking Arias down and dictating the pace throughout the fight.

As the rounds progressed, Arias showed flashes of his veteran grit—most notably in Round 5, when he launched a spirited offensive push—but Lorenzana remained poised, often inviting the action by leaning against the ropes and challenging Arias to exchange. Lorenzana’s body work continued to drain Arias, while his clean, punishing shots wore down the veteran’s resistance. By the later rounds, Lorenzana’s dominance was undeniable, consistently landing the harder, more effective punches as Arias tried to survive. After eight rounds of punishing work, Lorenzana closed strong, securing a decisive victory by unanimous decision and preserving his undefeated record at 19–0.

In the co-feature, rising prospect Jimuel Pacquiao (0-0-1) began carving his own legacy with a poised and explosive professional debut against Brendan Lally (0-0-1). Pacquiao displayed fast hands, sharp counters, and signature Pacquiao-style uppercuts. In Round one, he showcased flashes of his father’s iconic-style-quick hands, fast angles, and a clean uppercut that snapped Lally’s head back. Once Pacquiao settled into rhythm, he took command of the exchanges, controlling the distance and tempo while Lally attempted to press forward. The bout quickly became competitive, with Lally’s aggressive exchanges and Pacquiao’s speed and precision, capturing the attention and excitement of the crowd.

Responding with determination and grit, Lally pushed Pacquiao to the ropes and fired back with heavy combinations. Despite the pressure, Pacquiao remained calm and unfazed, slipping shots and answering with crisp counters. The final round saw Pacquiao step up his output, landing clean, hard punches that showcased his potential as a rising talent. After four compelling rounds, the judges rendered the fight a draw, leaving both warriors with a debut record of 0–0–1. Although Pacquiao did not walk away with a win, his performance made a strong statement: a new Pacquiao has officially entered the professional ranks, and he brings promise, composure, and plenty of electricity to the sport.

The crowd continued to swell with expectation and excitement even after the final bell rang, Pacquiao finished the fight carrying not just gloves, but the weight of a name—and the promise of forging his own. Tonight wasn’t just another fight; it’s the night he began to carve out his own chapter in the Pacquiao legacy.

Other bouts

The action-packed card featured several standout performances across the undercard. Michael “El Chamuco”  Bracamontes (14-2-1, 6 KO) opened the broadcast with a strong showing over William King (6-3-2, 3 KO). Bracamontes vs. King delivered one of the night’s most spirited early battles, with both fighters meeting in the center of the ring from the opening bell. The bout quickly turned into a toe-to-toe firefight, especially in the second round where King surged forward with heavy pressure, forcing Bracamontes to dig deep and answer back with sharp counters of his own. Despite King’s aggressive bursts, Bracamontes maintained control of the fight’s rhythm, using tighter combinations and cleaner accuracy to gradually take command of the exchanges. As the rounds progressed, Bracamontes’ consistency and composure proved decisive, earning him the victory on the judges’ scorecards.

The second opener saw Jose Russell score two knockdowns before stopping Saleto Henderson in round six by corner retirement. Russell (17-1, 11 KO) and Henderson (10-3, 7 KO) delivered one of the most intense battles of the night in their scheduled eight-round flyweight clash, a fight that quickly turned into a gritty back-and-forth war. Russell set the tone early by scoring two knockdowns, showcasing his sharp timing and superior power as Henderson struggled to steady himself. Despite the early setbacks, Henderson showed tremendous heart, firing back with heavy exchanges and pushing the pace through the middle rounds. By Round four, the bout had evolved into a true dogfight, with both men trading toe-to-toe in the center of the ring. However, the sustained damage and Russell’s continued pressure began to wear on Henderson as the fight progressed. At the end of Round six, Henderson’s corner made the decision to halt the contest, giving Russell a well-earned victory by corner stoppage and solidifying his momentum in the flyweight division.

San Bernardino native “Terrible” Terry Washington (6-0. 5 KO) delivered a commanding performance against “Ricky” Ricardo Astuvilca (23-4, 5 KO) in their 10-round light flyweight matchup, showcasing sharp technique, superior range, and relentless composure from start to finish. Standing tall in the center of the ring, Washington dictated the pace with his longer reach and fast, accurate combinations, repeatedly catching Astuvilca as he attempted to close the distance. The turning point came in Round three, when Washington connected with a clean shot that rocked Astuvilca and sent him back toward the ropes, forcing him to defend under pressure. Washington followed with quick, disciplined punching—mixing jabs, overhand rights, and well-timed counters that kept him firmly in control. As the rounds progressed, he continued to outwork and outlander Astuvilca, using smart footwork and steady aggression to secure a convincing victory and further establish himself as a rising threat in the division.

Additional highlights included a hard-fought victory for Sheldon Payne (1-1), who outlasted Adil Gadzhiev (3-2, 1 KO) via majority decision. A composed performance by Rodrigo Mosquera (4-0, 2 KO) over Bryan Domingo (0-4-1)  in a super featherweight clash of four rounds. Mosquera won the battle with judges scores: 40-36, 39-37 twice. An undefeated showdown between Las Vegas, Nevada Javier Zamarron (11-0, 5 KO) and Alejandro Menlano (7-1, 4 KO) of the Philippines completed eight rounds of hard-hitting punches. Zamarron scored round two knockdown and landed the cleaner shots throughout, bloodying Menlano’s nose by round eight in a competitive and crowd-pleasing featherweight battle.

Manny Pacquiao Promotions’ inaugural event delivered action, drama, and the emergence of new talent—setting the tone for a powerful new chapter in the global boxing landscape.