Manny Pacquiao's son has a great start to his boxing career, after impressing his dad and winning debut.

MANNY PACQUIAO JR made a great amateur debut six months after his father's retirement from boxing.

Manny Jr., also known as Jimuel made his amateur debut against Andres Rosales, a fellow rookie at the House of Boxing Gym, San Diego.

He displayed a stiff jab that his father would be proud of in his first sanctioned fight.

Manny Jr., 21 years old, landed several stinging rights over Rosales but could not put him down.

Although the scores weren't released after the fight, the judges declared Pacquiao the winner.

After the contest, Pacquiao was proud to post on Instagram: "Congratulations my son @pacquiao.emmanuel for fighting and winning his first US amateur bout at junior welterweight!"

"I am so proud of your achievements."

Marvin Somodio, Manny Jr's father's former assistant, coached Manny Jr for his amateur debut.

Somodio was impressed with the youngster's performance, but believes there is still room for improvement.

He stated that this was his first fight as an amateur fighter, but that he had shown me that he is a man of heart. He will get stronger and better."

Manny Jr. started boxing after briefly trying to be a model or a social media influencer.

His father, an eight-weight world champion, didn't want him to go near a boxing ring.

The pride of the Philippines stated that 2019 was a year to discourage him from boxing.

"In our house, we don’t have any boxing or gloves equipment." We do have a basketball court.

Pacman had been taking lumps from the best fighters around the globe for years and was devastated when Manny Jr. decided to follow his lead.

He stated that it hurt him to see him in the box, as he knows how difficult it is.

Manny Sr was forced to retire from boxing in September after succumbing unanimously to Yordenis Ugas, WBA welterweight champion.