Albert Pagara

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Albert Pagara
Born
Albert Herogalem Pagara

(1994-02-18) 18 February 1994 (age 31)
Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesPrince
Prince Albert
Statistics
Weight(s) Super bantamweight
Super flyweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins34
Wins by KO24
Losses1
Draws0

Albert Pagara (born February 18, 1994) is a Filipino professional boxer. He currently competes in the super bantamweight division and was a WBO and IBF Inter-Continental champion.

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Professional boxer Jason Pagara is his older brother.

Early life

Albert Pagara was born in Maasin, Southern Leyte to Reynaldo Pagara and Sabrian Herugalem. [1] His older brother, Jason, is also a professional boxer. [2]

Pagara started amateur boxing under the Maasin Sports Council. [1] Along with his brother, he moved to Cagayan de Oro to train further. There, the brothers studied at Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School. [3] During his teens, he won a total of 10 gold medals in Palarong Pambansa . [1] [4]

Professional boxing 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, Cebu City, Philippines. [4]

On October 8, 2011, he defeated Shabani Madilu of Tanzania via unanimous decision in Pinoy Pride IX held in Bacolod, Philippines. [5]

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. [6]

During the Pinoy Pride 24 on March 1, 2014, Pagara knocked out former WBO Asia-Pacific champion Isack Junior of Indonesia in the very first round at Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque. [7] On April 11, 2014, he stopped Indonesian fighter Skak Max via TKO in the third round held in his hometown of Maasin. [8]

Pagara wasted no time by gaining his first-ever title, the IBF International Super Bantamweight belt against Hugo Partida. He demolished the Mexican via TKO in the first round at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino in Cebu City on June 21, 2014. [9]

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, Jesús Ríos on the very first round, defending his IBF Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title. The 21-year-old boxer caught Ríos 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 Ríos' head and made referee Bruce McTavish stop the fight with more than a minute left on the first round while Ríos was literally still holding the ropes. [10]

On July 10, 2016, Pagara sustained the first ever loss in his professional boxing career after his challenger Cesar Juárez of Mexico stopped him (knockout) in the 8th round, leading to Juárez's victory in the main event of Pinoy Pride 37 in San Mateo, California. [11] After the fight, Pagara, with a neck brace attached was taken out of a stretcher and rushed to the Stanford Hospital in nearby Palo Alto. He was later cleared by the doctors after undergoing several tests. [12]

Pagara was scheduled to face Curmel Moton on December 30, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. [13] The matchup announced for the undercard of Ryan Garcia vs Rukiya Anpo was canceled after the main event bout fell through due to injury suffered by Garcia. [14]

Controversies

On September 1, 2021, Pagara was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly molesting and raping a 14-year-old girl. According to relatives of the alleged victim, the incident happened around 4:00 p.m. that same day in Pagara's house. Pagara did not resist arrest but denied the accusations. [15] [16] The following night, Pagara reportedly attempted suicide by self-strangulation in his jail cell but was saved by his fellow detainees. [17] [18] However, police denied that any suicide attempt occurred. [19] He was released after posting ₱100,000 bail on September 8. [20]

Professional boxing record

36 fights35 wins1 loss
By knockout241
By decision110
Draws0
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Win35–1Aketelieti YelejianMD10Jun 15, 2024City of Passi Arena, Passi, PhilippinesWon vacant IBF Asia lightweight title
35Win34–1Allan VillanuevaRTD4 (8), 3:00Nov 5, 2022Talisay City Sports Complex, Talisay City, Philippines
34Win33–1Virgil PutonUD10Dec 18, 2020IPI Gym Compound, Mandaue, Cebu, Philippines
33Win32–1Ratchanon SawangsodaTKO1 (10), 2:53Aug 17, 2019Superdome, Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines
32Win31–1George KrampahKO1 (12), 2:55Nov 24, 2018IEC Convention Center, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesRetained WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title.
31Win30–1Laryea Gabriel OdoiTKO3 (12), 2:30Jun 9, 2018Maasin City Gym, Maasin, Southern Leyte, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title.
30Win29–1Mohammed KambulutaKO2 (10), 2:26Nov 25, 2017Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
29Win28–1Aekkawee KaewmaneeKO4 (10), 2:59Jul 8, 2017IEC Convention Center, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
28Win27–1Raymond CommeyUD12Nov 26, 2016 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
27Loss26–1Cesar JuárezKO8 (12), 0:15Jul 9, 2016San Mateo Event Center, San Mateo, California, U.S.Lost WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title.
26Win26–0Yesner TalaveraUD12Feb 27, 2016 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title.
25Win25–0William GonzalezKO6 (12), 2:20Oct 17, 2015 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.Retained IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight title
24Win24–0Jesús RíosTKO1 (12), 1:00Aug 7, 2015 World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRetained IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight title
23Win23–0Rodolfo HernándezRTD5 (12), 3:00Mar 28, 2015 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesRetained IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight title
22Win22–0Raúl Hirales Jr.UD12Nov 15, 2014 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesRetained IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight title
21Win21–0Hugo PartidaTKO1 (12), 1:18Jun 21, 2014 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesWon IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight title
20Win20–0Skak MaxTKO3 (10), 1:33Apr 11, 2014Maasin City Gym, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines
19Win19–0Isack JuniorKO1 (10), 2:41Mar 1, 2014 Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
18Win18–0Gadwin TubigonUD10Dec 7, 2013Freedom Park, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
17Win17–0Khunkhiri Wor WisaruthTKO2 (8), 2:29Jul 13, 2013 Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
16Win16–0Jessie TuyorUD10Apr 6, 2013 Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
15Win15–0Jilo MartinTKO3 (10), 1:38Jan 20, 2013Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
14Win14–0 Komgrich Nantapech KO2 (10), 1:45Nov 15, 2012Maasin City Gym, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines
13Win13–0Marvin TampusUD10Sep 28, 2012Mayor Esperanza Binghay Memorial Complex, Balamban, Cebu, Philippines
12Win12–0Alvin MakilingUD8Aug 18, 2012 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
11Win11–0Phupha Por NobnomKO2 (8), 2:38Mar 24, 2012 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
10Win10–0Lowie BantigueTKO3 (10), 0:25Jan 15, 2012Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
9Win9–0Henry AchaKO3 (8), 2:59Nov 21, 2011Maasin City Gym, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines
8Win8–0Shabani MadiluUD8Oct 8, 2011University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
7Win7–0Rogen FloresTKO4 (8), 2:43Aug 16, 2011Maasin City Gym, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines
6Win6–0Saddam AlinKO3 (6), 1:50Jul 30, 2011 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Philippines
5Win5–0Anthony GaligaoKO1 (6), 1:09May 20, 2011Maasin City Gym, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines
4Win4–0Robert AwetinUD6Apr 9, 2011University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
3Win3–0Camilo Rey SeneresTKO1 (4), 2:21Mar 19, 2011 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
2Win2–0Jeffrey GalsimKO1 (4), 1:02Jan 29, 2011 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
1Win1–0Sandy CajilTKO2 (4), 0:37Jan 15, 2011I.T Park, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

IBA Professional boxing record

2 fights0 wins2 losses
By knockout02
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
2Loss0–2 Bakhodur Usmonov KO3 (10), May 23, 2025 Dushanbe, TajikistanFor the WBA Gold lightweight title
1Loss0–1 Albert Batyrgaziev TKO4 (10), 3:00Oct 17, 2024 Ufa Arena, Ufa, RussiaFor vacant IBA lightweight title;
Pagara unable to continue due to an injury on his left arm

Exhibition boxing record

4 fights0 wins0 losses
Draws1
Non-scored3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
4—0–0–1 (3)MJ Uduna—2Feb 3, 2024Benguet Sports Complex, La Trinidad, Benguet, PhilippinesNon-scored bout
3Draw0–0–1 (2)Lorence RosasPTS3Aug 12, 2023Balayong Sports Complex, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
2—0–0 (2)Dave Peñalosa—3Mar 27, 2023Compostela, Cebu, PhilippinesNon-scored bout
1—0–0 (1)Jhunrick Carcedo—3Jan 28, 2023Pagara Boxing Gym, Liloan, Cebu, PhilippinesNon-scored bout

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Pagara gets warm welcome in Maasin City". The Manila Times. Philippine News Agency. August 17, 2015. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ Lemuel P. Maglinte (January 20, 2013). "Pagara stakes clean slate in Sinulog boxing tonight". The Philippine Star . Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  3. ↑ Salgados, Lynde (September 3, 2021). "After Paalam euphoria, Cagayan de Oro sports execs stunned by Pagara arrest". Rappler. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Albert Pagara". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  5. ↑ Edri K. Aznar (November 20, 2011). "Pagara Guns for 9th Win vs. Journeyman". Sun.Star Cebu . Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "Pinoy Pride XIII Result". cebuislandlive.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  7. ↑ Ronnie Nathanielsz (February 26, 2014). "'PRINCE' ALBERT PAGARA MOVES UP VS ISAACK JUNIOR IN "PINOY PRIDE" AT SOLAIRE". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  8. ↑ Lemuel P. Maglinte (April 13, 2014). "Pagara brothers stop Indonesian foes". The Philippine Star . Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  9. ↑ Dennis Gasgonia (June 21, 2014). "Pagara Brothers Post Contrasting Wins in Pinoy Pride XXVI". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Pagara siblings score contrasting wins in Dubai". ABS-CBN News . August 8, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  11. ↑ Honasan, Santino (July 10, 2016). "Pinoy Pride 37: Albert Pagara gets stopped by Cesar Juarez in eight rounds". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  12. ↑ Maragay, Dino (July 11, 2016). "Albert Pagara discharged from hospital". The Philippine Star . Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  13. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (3 December 2024). "Curmel Moton vs Albert Pagara among bouts confirmed for Garcia-Anpo undercard". FIGHTMAG.
  14. ↑ "Curmel Moton announces February 1 as return date". www.boxingscene.com.
  15. ↑ "Boxer Albert Pagara arrested". SunStar Cebu. SunStar Publishing Inc. September 2, 2021. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  16. ↑ Erram, Morexette Marie B.; Lauro, Paul (September 2, 2021). "Professional boxer arrested for allegedly molesting, raping minor". Cebu Daily News. Inquirer Group. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  17. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (September 3, 2021). "Albert Pagara facing rape charges, tried to take own life: report". SPIN.ph: Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  18. ↑ Tangcawan, Alan; Bustamante, Arnold (September 3, 2021). "Pagara misuway og hikog". Superbalita Cebu (in Cebuano). SunStar Publishing Inc. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  19. ↑ Cordova, Calvin (September 6, 2021). "Pagara tried to commit suicide? Fake news, says police chief". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Pagara posts P100,000 bail". SunStar Cebu. SunStar Publishing Inc. September 9, 2021. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
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