Jillian Ward calls Eman Pacquiao ‘future world champion’ in boxing

Jillian Ward marked her first time watching a boxing match with Eman Pacquiao’s bout against Indonesia's Reynold Kundimang at the Bohol Cultural Center.

On Instagram, the “Never Say Die” actress shared more photos from her attendance at the boxing match, where she wore an orange varsity jacket with “Team Eman” printed on it.

The son of Manny Pacquiao eventually emerged victorious in the match.

“So happy I got to watch and support our country’s future world champion,” Jillian wrote. “Laban, Pilipinas!”

In the photos, Jillian could be seen cheering Eman on the sidelines and even spending time with him over food after the match. The two shared a hug, and in more than one photo, Eman could be seen admiring Jillian. In the comment section, Eman left a series of red heart emojis.

The also participated in the Big Guy Trend which has amassed 14.6M views as of writing.

Jillian's appearance at the match comes months after Eman admitted that she is his celebrity crush. The two eventually met in person in November 2025.

The Kapuso actress currently stars in "Never Say Die" alongside David Licauco, Kim Ji Soo, and Raheel Bhyria. It airs on GMA Network on weekdays at 8:55 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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— Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News