Jinkee Pacquiao took to social media to pen a message for her son Jimuel Pacquiao, following his professional boxing debut on Saturday, November 29 (US time).
"You are loved, amazing, and I am so proud of you! ✨♥️🙏," Jinkee posted on her Instagram page.
The socialite shared snapshots of the behind-the-scenes from Jimuel's bout with Brendan Lally of Chicago, Illinois at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. The boxing match resulted in a majority draw.
Fans online were quick to react to Jinkee's post.
"Mamita is sooo proud❤️ how powerful mother's prayer for her child ❤️," one fan commented.
It was in 2021 when Jimuel secured his amateur boxing license in the US.
In an interview back in March 2024 with Inquirer, Jimuel shared how his father became instrumental for him to learn the foundations and the qualities that a boxer needs to have.
"Every punch, footwork and strategy that I learned are filled with the wisdom of my father’s experiences," he remarked.
He admitted that there is immense pressure considering that his father is world boxing champion, but he learned "to channel this pressure into motivation, focusing on crafting my own identity within the sport."
Jimuel also relayed his short-term and long-term goals for his boxing career.
"My short-term goal is clear: to transition from an amateur to a professional boxer," he said. "Every run in the morning and session in the gym is a step closer to my goals."
Jimuel recently welcomed his first child with his non-showbiz partner Carolina.
On November 22, Jinkee posted the snapshots of her granddaughter on her Instagram page. "Hello, world! My name is Clara," she wrote.
It was in October when Jinkee revealed that Jimuel and his partner were expecting a baby girl.
The socialite added that time that they were set to welcome their granddaughter in November. "Next month na namo makita ang baby girl namo! (Next month na namin makikita ang aming baby girl!) Proud Mammita," she posted.
In another post last month, Jinkee penned a message for Jimuel, as the latter will embark on a new chapter in his life as a father.
"The day I became your mother, my world changed instantly @pacquiao.emmanuel. It marked the start of a new version of myself, one that is tender, tired, and transformed," she wrote. "Time flies so fast na ikaw ang karga karga ko noon sa susunod na buwan ang apo ko naman ang kakargahin ko."
Further reflecting on the journey, Jinkee remarked: "Grabe, kapaspas gyud sa panahon sunod bulan naa na koy apo (Grabe, ang bilis talaga ng panahon dahil sa susunod na buwan, may apo na ako). So grateful to God. He is indeed good all the time!" she said.
Back in July, Jimuel's family and the family of his girlfriend had dinner together.
On the Instagram, Jinkee shared snapshots of the dinner that happened in Los Angeles, California.
"Tonight deserves something special. Family dinner time. Cherishing family moments." ♥️#loveandlaughter #Godisgood,"she wrote at that time.
The dinner took place following Manny Pacquiao's boxing match against Mario Barrios in Las Vegas, Nevada.