Manny Pacquiao’s son, Eman Bacosa, goes viral for boxing skills and striking celebrity resemblance

· Boxer Eman Bacosa, son of Manny Pacquiao, has gone viral for his striking resemblance to actor Piolo Pascual

· Netizens quickly dubbed the young fighter "Piolo Pacquiao" after his recent win at the Thrilla in Manila 2 event

· Admirers flooded social media, praising his "facecard" and "bodybuilt" in addition to his boxing skills

· Despite the viral attention on his looks, Bacosa shared a heartfelt post dedicated to his parents, Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao

Eman Bacosa, the son of Manny Pacquiao, has won the hearts of many for his boxing skills and striking resemblance to a popular actor.

The young boxer and son of the legendary eight-division world champion, has rocketed to social media stardom for an entirely different reason: his unexpected, yet striking, resemblance to Kapamilya matinee idol Piolo Pascual.

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Bacosa, who recently celebrated a victory at the "Thrilla in Manila 2" boxing event on Wednesday, October 29, is gaining traction not only for his developing skills in the ring but also for his photogenic features.

While the sports pages focused on his competitive win, netizens were fixated on his dashing good looks, quickly coining the catchy moniker, "Piolo Pacquiao."

The online reaction was instantaneous and overwhelmingly positive. Across platforms like TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook, the public flooded comment sections with admiration for the 21-year-old fighter.

Many users found themselves torn between acknowledging his father's powerful legacy and appreciating his uncanny resemblance to one of the Philippines' most enduring heartthrobs.

Comments poured in, affectionately referring to him as the "Papa P. New Version."

One netizen summarized the appeal, ticking off a list of desirable traits: "Tall check... not so dark check... pogi [handsome] check... humble check..."

Another commented, "True, gwapo sya [he's handsome]... facecard is giving... bodybuilt is a plus."

This confluence of athletic prowess and classic good looks has cemented his status as a new online sensation.

The fascination even led to lighthearted viral content. One TikTok content creator posted a congratulatory video for Bacosa's win, then humorously pivoted to ask if he could become his sparring partner during training.

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"Eman Bacosa, congratulations. God bless [and] more power to come. If you want a sparring partner, I'm here. I'm free. Just tell Tito Manny and Tita Jinkee, I'm here. Congrats," the creator joked.

The post drew reactions from other celebrities, including actress and YouTuber Bea Borres, who jokingly seconded the motion.

Despite the newfound celebrity status tied to his looks, Bacosa remains firmly focused on his family and his burgeoning career.

In a post shared on Monday, November 3, the boxer shared a photo alongside his father, Manny, and Jinkee Pacquiao, following the Araneta Coliseum event.

His heartfelt caption read: "Grateful to have you both. My dad Manny Pacquiao together with his beautiful wife Jinkee Pacquiao. Thank You Lord!!!"

As Eman Bacosa continues to train and compete, he carries the weight of a legendary last name while simultaneously charting a unique course—one where the knockout punches are matched only by the attention his striking celebrity looks bring.

Manny Pacquiao is one of the most recognized boxers globally, having won eight world titles across different weight divisions—a record that remains unsurpassed to this day. Following his successful boxing career, he entered politics and became a senator of the Philippines.

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Recently, Pacquiao’s son, became victorious at the 'Thrilla in Manila 2' event held at the Araneta Coliseum. Eman defeated Nico Salado of Bohol via unanimous decision in the lightweight division. The boxing event was organized by MP Promotions to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the original 'Thrilla in Manila' between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Jinkee Pacquiao fully supported Eman and attended the match alongside Manny.

Earlier, a video of Manny Pacquiao carrying his grand-nephew was shared by Jinkee Pacquiao on Facebook and immediately went viral. Many netizens joked that the "Pambansang Kamao" (National Fist) seemed to be practicing for his role as a grandfather. This video surfaced following the announcement that their eldest son, Jimuel Pacquiao, is expecting a child and will soon become a father. Many were delighted by Manny's sweet and family-oriented side shown in the video.

Source: KAMI.com.gh