Albert Pagara
Albert Pagara (born February 18, 1994) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is currently a professional under Super Bantamweight class. Together with his elder brother, Jason Pagara, they are now living in Cagayan de Oro City.
| Albert Pagara | |
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| Real name | Albert Herogalem Pagara |
| Nickname(s) | "Prince" "Prince Albert" |
| Weight(s) | 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 | 31 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
Early life
His elder brother Jason Pagara is also a professional boxer and speaker.[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, 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]
On July 10, 2016, Pagara sustained the first ever loss in his professional boxing career after his challenger Cesar Juarez of Mexico stopped him (knockout) at the 8th round, leading to Juarez's victory in the main event of Pinoy Pride 37 in San Mateo, California.[9] 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.[10]
Professional boxing record
| 30 Wins (21 knockouts, 8 decisions), 1 Defeat (1 Knockout), 0 Draw, 0 No Contests[11] | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 31-1-0 |  George Krampah |
KO | 1(12) | 2018-11-24 | IEC Convention Center, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City |
Retained WBO Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title. |
| Win | 30-1-0 | Laryea Gabriel Odoi |
TKO | 3 (12) | 2018-09-06 | Maasin City Sports Complex (Maasin City Gym), Maasin City |
Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title. |
| Win | 29-1-0 |  Mohammed Kambuluta |
KO | 2(10) | 2017-11-25 | Tagbilaran City, Bohol |
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| Win | 28-1-0 |  Aekkawee Kaewmanee |
KO | 4 (10) | 2017-07-08 | IEC Convention Center, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| Win | 27-1-0 | Raymond Commey |
UD | 12 | 2016-11-26 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| Loss | 26-1-0 |  Cesar Juarez |
KO | 8(12), 0:15 | 2016-07-09 |  San Mateo Event Center, San Mateo, California |
Lost WBO Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title. |
| Win | 26-0-0 |  Yesner Talavera |
UD | 12 | 2016-02-27 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| Win | 25-0-0 | William Gonzalez |
KO | 6(12), 2:20 | 2015-10-17 | StubHub Center, Carson, California |
Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title. |
| Win | 24-0-0 | Jesus Rios |
TKO | 1(12), 1:00 | 2015-08-07 |  World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai |
Retained IBF Inter-Continental Super bantamweight title |
| Win | 23-0-0 | Rodolfo Hernandez |
RTD | 5(12), 3:00 | 2015-03-28 | Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila |
Retained IBF Inter-Continental Super bantamweight title |
| Win | 22-0-0 | Raúl Hirales, Jr. |
UD | 12 | 2014-11-15 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu |
Retained IBF Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title |
| Win | 21-0-0 | Hugo Partida |
TKO | 1(12), 1:18 | 2014-06-21 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu |
Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title |
| Win | 20-0-0 |  Skak Max |
TKO | 3(10), 1:33 | 2014-04-11 | Maasin City Gym, Maasin City, Southern Leyte |
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| Win | 19-0-0 | Isack Junior |
KO | 1(10), 2:41 | 2014-03-01 | Solaire Resort & Casino, Paranaque City, Metro Manila |
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| Win | 18-0-0 | Gadwin Tubigon |
UD | 10 | 2013-12-07 | Freedom Park, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental |
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| Win | 17-0-0 | Khunkhiri Wor Wisaruth |
TKO | 2(8), 2:29 | 2013-07-13 | Solaire Resort & Casino, Paranaque City, Metro Manila |
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| Win | 16-0-0 | Jessie Tuyor |
UD | 10 | 2013-04-06 | Dauin, Negros Oriental |
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| Win | 15-0-0 | Jilo Merlin |
TKO | 3(10), 1:38 | 2013-01-20 | Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Banilad, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| Win | 14-0-0 | Komgrich Nantapech |
KO | 2(10), 1:45 | 2012-11-15 | Maasin City Gym, Maasin City, Southern Leyte |
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| Win | 13-0-0 | Marvin Tampus |
UD | 10 | 2012-09-28 | Mayor Esperanza Binghay Memorial Complex, Balamban, Cebu |
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| Win | 12-0-0 | Alvin Makiling |
UD | 8 | 2012-08-18 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| Win | 11-0-0 | Phupha Por Nobnom |
KO | 2(8), 2:38 | 2012-03-24 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| Win | 10-0-0 | Lowie Bantigue |
TKO | 3(10), 0:25 | 2012-01-15 | Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Banilad, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| Win | 9-0-0 | Henry Acha |
KO | 3(8), 2:59 | 2011-11-21 | Maasin City Gym, Maasin City, Southern Leyte |
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| Win | 8-0-0 | Shabani Madilu |
UD | 8 | 2011-10-08 | University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental |
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| Win | 7-0-0 | Rogen Flores |
TKO | 4(8), 2:43 | 2011-08-16 | Maasin City Gym, Maasin City, Southern Leyte |
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| Win | 6-0-0 | Saddam Alin |
KO | 3(6), 1:50 | 2011-07-30 | Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu |
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| Win | 5-0-0 | Anthony Galigao |
KO | 1(6), 1:09 | 2011-05-20 | Maasin City Gym, Maasin City, Southern Leyte |
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| Win | 4-0-0 | Robert Awetin |
UD | 6 | 2011-04-09 | University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental |
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| Win | 3-0-0 | Camilo Rey Seneres |
TKO | 1(4), 2:21 | 2011-03-19 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| Win | 2-0-0 | Jeffrey Galsim |
KO | 1(4), 1:02 | 2011-01-29 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| Win | 1-0-0 | Sandy Cajil |
TKO | 2(4), 0:37 | 2011-01-15 | I.T. Park, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu |
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See also
- List of Filipino boxing world champions
- List of IBF world champions
- List of super-bantamweight boxing champions
References
- Lemuel P. Maglinte (January 20, 2013). "Pagara stakes clean slate in Sinulog boxing tonight". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
- "Albert Pagara". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- Edri K. Aznar (November 20, 2011). "Pagara Guns for 9th Win vs. Journeyman". Sun.Star Cebu. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
- "Pinoy Pride XIII Result". cebuislandlive.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- Ronnie Nathanielsz (February 26, 2014). "'PRINCE' ALBERT PAGARA MOVES UP VS ISAACK JUNIOR IN "PINOY PRIDE" AT SOLAIRE". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- Lemuel P. Maglinte (April 13, 2014). "Pagara brothers stop Indonesian foes". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
- Dennis Gasgonia (June 21, 2014). "Pagara Brothers Post Contrasting Wins in Pinoy Pride XXVI". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
- "Pagara siblings score contrasting wins in Dubai". ABS-CBN News. August 8, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- Honasan, Santino (July 10, 2016). "Pinoy Pride 37: Albert Pagara gets stopped by Cesar Juarez in eight rounds". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- Maragay, Dino (July 11, 2016). "Albert Pagara discharged from hospital". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- Albert Pagara's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-06-21.