Albert Pagara

Albert Pagara
Statistics
Real name	Albert Herogalem Pagara
Nickname(s)	"Prince" "Prince Albert"
Rated at	Super Bantamweight Super Flyweight
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Reach	68 in (173 cm)
Nationality	Filipino
Born	18 February 1994 Maasin City, Southern Leyte, Philippines
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	26
Wins	26
Wins by KO	18
Losses	0
Draws	0

Albert Pagara (born February 18, 1994 in Maasin City, Southern Leyte, Philippines) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is currently undefeated as a professional under Super Bantamweight class.

Early life

His elder brother Jason Pagara is also a professional boxer.^[1]

During his teens, Pagara won a total of 10 gold medals in Palarong Pambansa.^[2]

Professional career

Pagara made his professional debut on August 18, 2011, at the age of 17, defeating fellow debutant Sandy Cajil via TKO in the second round at Cebu IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines.^[2]

On October 8, 2011, he defeated a tough fighter, Shabani Madilu of Tanzania via unanimous decision showcase in Pinoy Pride IX held in Bacolod City, Philippines.^[3]

On March 24, 2012, during the Pinoy Pride XIII held in Cebu City, Pagara knocked out Thai visitor Phupha Por Nobnom in the second round.^[4]

During the Pinoy Pride 24 on March 1, 2014, Pagara knocked out former WBO Asia-Pacific Indonesian champion Isack Junior in the very first round at Solaire Resort & Casino, Paranaque City.^[5] On April 11, 2014, he stopped also an Indonesian fighter Skak Max via TKO in the third round held in his hometown at Maasin City, Southern Leyte^[6]

Pagara wasted no time by gaining his first ever world title, the IBF International Super Bantamweight belt against Hugo Partida. He demolished the Mexican via TKO in the first round at the Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino in Cebu City on June 21, 2014.^[7]

In his first international fight held at Dubai World Trade Centre, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on August 7, 2015, Pagara knocked down his Mexican opponent, Jesus Rios on the very first round, defending his IBF Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title. The 21-year-old boxer caught Rios with a strong straight right punch behind the ear that immediately knelt him on the floor. After his foe regained his consciousness, Pagara delivered numerous shots on Rios' head and made referee Bruce McTavish stopped the fight with more than a minute left on the first round while Rios literally still holding the ropes.^[8]

Professional boxing record

See also

• List of Filipino boxing world champions
• List of IBF world champions
• List of super-bantamweight boxing champions

References

1. Lemuel P. Maglinte (January 20, 2013). "Pagara stakes clean slate in Sinulog boxing tonight". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
2. "Albert Pagara". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
3. Edri K. Aznar (November 20, 2011). "Pagara Guns for 9th Win vs. Journeyman". Sun.Star Cebu. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
4. "Pinoy Pride XIII Result". cebuislandlive.com. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
5. Ronnie Nathanielsz (February 26, 2014). "‘PRINCE’ ALBERT PAGARA MOVES UP VS ISAACK JUNIOR IN "PINOY PRIDE" AT SOLAIRE". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
6. Lemuel P. Maglinte (April 13, 2014). "Pagara brothers stop Indonesian foes". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
7. Dennis Gasgonia (June 21, 2014). "Pagara Brothers Post Contrasting Wins in Pinoy Pride XXVI". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
8. "Pagara siblings score contrasting wins in Dubai". ABS-CBN News. August 8, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
9. Albert Pagara's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-06-21.

External links

• Professional boxing record for Albert Pagara from BoxRec