For a man who teaches highschool English in Chicago, moving into the ring for 4 rounds is a stroll within the park.
That’s precisely what Brendan Lally (0-0-1) did Saturday evening on the Pachanga Resort and On line casino in Temecula, California.
Nonetheless, his opponent definitely had the household genes, if not the expertise, to present Lally a troublesome day on the workplace. Dealing with off towards Lally was Jimuel Pacquiao. If that identify appears acquainted, it ought to, as he’s the son of 8-time world champion and residing legend Manny Pacquiao.
Lally, within the tried and true function of the “B-side”, was supposed to point out up, give account of himself and take his loss. Nonetheless, no person despatched the likeable younger man from ‘the windy metropolis’ the script as a result of he got here to win. And, win he nearly did.
The ultimate scores had Pacquiao successful 39-37 on one card and 38-38 on the opposite 2, leading to a draw. A punch right here, some extent there, and both fighter might have squeaked out a win.
Whereas a win for Pacquiao would have been the storybook begin, Lally appeared blissful together with his efficiency. Like Pacquiao, Lally would have preferred a win, however he was pleased with his efficiency and of the chance to make his professional debut in entrance of a sold-out crowd towards a man named Pacquiao.
“I had a variety of enjoyable. A win would really feel higher however I received to do one thing superior on a cool stage and I had a variety of enjoyable doing it”, he stated. “I knew if I handed up this chance to do one thing so unbelievable, the good factor on the earth, to me, on the good stage attainable, I knew I might remorse it,” he stated.
As for returning to the ring, it appears like he’s one and performed.
“No, I’m going again house and residing my life with appreciation. I’m gonna love my girlfriend and return to specializing in my educating job”.
Like they’ve been all week, each fighters had been stylish and cordial to 1 one other within the post-fight interviews. Lally had nothing however reward for his well-known foe.
“I hope for the very best for him. He’s a winner in my guide. He simply had a child, and he did so much for charity this week with this toy drive. Like me, he’s a fighter. I want him nothing however the very best”, Lally stated.
Pacquiao will proceed together with his profession below the steering of his well-known father. Lally will return house with an incredible story to inform for the remainder of his life. The scores might have learn a draw, however it’s evident that each these younger males are winners.
