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Like father like son: Reactions pour in as Paquiao urges his son not to follow his path

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Paquiao in a past press conference [Courtesy]

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday, February 20 had something to say on his eldest son's boxing career.

The Philippine-based boxer who is popular for his title-studded career and his famous 'rags to riches' story urged his son Emmanuel Jr a.k.a Jimuel not to pursue a boxing career and instead follow a different path.

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