MANY boxers have followed their dad into the ring… with mixed results.
The latest looks to be Manny Pacquiao’s boy Emmanuel – who made his amateur boxing debut in America recently.
Emmanuel Pacquiao with his iconic dad Manny
Emmanuel, only 21, boxed in exhibitions in the Philippines before but appears to be making a serious run at it now.
Here, SunSport looks at seven father-son combinations.
The Mayweathers
Floyd Sr was an accomplished professional, even fighting Sugar Ray Leonard in 1978 but a gun shot attack a year later left him injured.
He did box on until 1990 but by that time his attention was shifting to his son, who he started training as a toddler.
But when Sr went to prison in 1993 for drug trafficking, uncle Roger went on to train Jr until 2012.
Mayweather and his dad had an on-off relationship for years until Sr was employed as head coach again in 2013.
They remained unbeaten again, with Jr closing out his pro career in 2017 by beating Conor McGregor, with his dad in the corner.
Floyd Mayweather Sr and son Jr in 1998
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The Eubanks
Chris Sr was renowned for his brutal boxing style in the ring and maverick persona outside of it.
And he carried that eccentricity over to his son’s career after Jr turned pro in 2011.
Sr was an ever-present figure in Jr’ corner and doing most of his boy’s talking for him.
But more recently, with Jr making a name for himself, he has broken out on his own.
Sr still remains a close confident, but Eubank Jr is more than capable of walking the walk and talking the talk.
Chris Eubank Sr and son Chris Jr
The Benns
In 2016 Conor Benn became the latest son of a British boxing legend to turn over.
And he did so with big boots to fill, following the success and popularity of his two-weight world champion dad Nigel.
But unlike the Eubanks, Conor largely separated himself from his dad despite having Nigel’s full backing.
The welterweight now has become one of the UK’s fastest rising stars, touted for big things.
And there has even been talk of a fight-for-the-ages between Eubank Jr and Benn Jr.
Nigel Benn pictured with son Conor
The Hattons
Ricky Hatton is, was and always will be one of Britain’s favourite fighting sons.
But now his actual son Campbell has become the latest fighting Hatton, currently trained by uncle and ex-world title challenger Matthew.
Ricky still manages his lad, who is a 6-0 lightweight prospect.
It proved hard at first for Campbell, who had the weight of the world of his shoulders, following expectations to replicate his iconic dad.
But the Manchester City fan is settling into his own career and improving fight-by-fight.
Ricky Hatton holding pads for son Campbell
The Lomachenkos
Vasiliy Lomachenko is considered one of the greatest technicians – and his dad Anatoly is the mastermind behind it.
Anatoly is believed to have been an amateur boxer during his younger days but will be remembered for his training techniques.
They included sending his son to traditional Ukrainian dance classes and gymnastics to improve his footwork.
And Lomachenko later earned the nickname Hi-Tech or The Matrix due to his sensational feet and angles.
Anatoly coached his son to two Olympic golds and titles in three different weights in the pros.
The Chavez’s
Julio Cesar Chavez is one of Mexico’s most famous fighters – once owning a record of 89-0.
He later retired with titles in three weights and with the love of a boxing nation behind him.
But the same cannot be said for his son Jr, who is a former middleweight world champion.
Julio Cesar Jr has been marred with discipline issues throughout his career, most recently losing to UFC legend Anderson Silva, 46.
His frustrating losses have often left his dad head in hands ringside.
Julio Cesar Chavez Sr with his son Jr
The Mosleys
Shane Mosley was one of the best in his era, having mega-fights with Oscar De La Hoya, Mayweather and Pacquiao.
Mosley retired in 2016 and did so as a champion in three divisions and focussing on his son Jr.
But for Mosley Jr, it has been a stop-start career, with a current record of 17-4.
He has failed to reach the same heights his father once did with world title aspirations seemingly out of his grasp.
Mosley Jr has even hinted at an MMA switch recently, pictured training in a cage.
