Albert Pagara Explained

Albert Pagara
Nationality:Filipino
Realname:Albert Herogalem Pagara
Nickname:Prince
Prince Albert
Weight:Super bantamweight
Super flyweight
Reach:680NaN0
Birth Date:18 February 1994
Birth Place:Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines
Style:Orthodox
Total:35
Wins:34
Ko:24
Losses:1
Draws:0

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.

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. 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.[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.

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]

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.[13] [14] The following night, Pagara reportedly attempted suicide by self-strangulation in his jail cell but was saved by his fellow detainees.[15] [16] However, police denied that any suicide attempt occurred.[17] He was released after posting ₱100,000 bail on September 8.[18]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Win35–1 Aketelieti YelejianMD10Jun 15, 2024
35Win34–1 Allan VillanuevaRTD4 (8), Nov 5, 2022
34Win33–1 Virgil PutonUD10Dec 18, 2020
33Win32–1 Ratchanon SawangsodaTKO1 (10), Aug 17, 2019
32Win31–1 George KrampahKO1 (12), Nov 24, 2018
31Win30–1 Laryea Gabriel OdoiTKO3 (12), Jun 9, 2018
30Win29–1 Mohammed KambulutaKO2 (10), Nov 25, 2017
29Win28–1 Aekkawee KaewmaneeKO4 (10), Jul 8, 2017
28Win27–1 Raymond CommeyUD12Nov 26, 2016
27Loss26–1 Cesar JuárezKO8 (12), Jul 9, 2016
26Win26–0 Yesner TalaveraUD12Feb 27, 2016
25Win25–0 William GonzalezKO6 (12), Oct 17, 2015
24Win24–0 Jesús RíosTKO1 (12), Aug 7, 2015
23Win23–0 Rodolfo Hernández5 (12), Mar 28, 2015
22Win22–0 Raúl Hirales Jr.UD12Nov 15, 2014
21Win21–0 Hugo PartidaTKO1 (12), Jun 21, 2014
20Win20–0 Skak MaxTKO3 (10), Apr 11, 2014
19Win19–0 Isack JuniorKO1 (10), Mar 1, 2014
18Win18–0 Gadwin TubigonUD10Dec 7, 2013
17Win17–0 Khunkhiri Wor WisaruthTKO2 (8), Jul 13, 2013
16Win16–0 Jessie TuyorUD10Apr 6, 2013
15Win15–0 Jilo MartinTKO3 (10), Jan 20, 2013
14Win14–0 Komgrich NantapechKO2 (10), Nov 15, 2012
13Win13–0 Marvin TampusUD10Sep 28, 2012
12Win12–0 Alvin MakilingUD8Aug 18, 2012
11Win11–0 Phupha Por NobnomKO2 (8), Mar 24, 2012
10Win10–0 Lowie BantigueTKO3 (10), Jan 15, 2012
9Win9–0 Henry AchaKO3 (8), Nov 21, 2011
8Win8–0 Shabani MadiluUD8Oct 8, 2011
7Win7–0 Rogen FloresTKO4 (8), Aug 16, 2011
6Win6–0 Saddam AlinKO3 (6), Jul 30, 2011
5Win5–0 Anthony GaligaoKO1 (6), May 20, 2011
4Win4–0 Robert Awetin6Apr 9, 2011
3Win3–0 Camilo Rey SeneresTKO1 (4), Mar 19, 2011
2Win2–0 Jeffrey Galsim 1 (4), Jan 29, 2011
1Win1–0 Sandy Cajil 2 (4), Jan 15, 2011

Exhibition boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
40–0–1 MJ Uduna2Feb 3, 2024
3Draw0–0–1 Lorence RosasPTS3Aug 12, 2023
20–0 Dave Peñalosa3Mar 27, 2023
10–0 Jhunrick Carcedo3Jan 28, 2023

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Pagara gets warm welcome in Maasin City . September 2, 2021 . The Manila Times . Philippine News Agency . August 17, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902183751/https://www.manilatimes.net/2015/08/17/sports/pagara-gets-warm-welcome-in-maasin-city/210380 . September 2, 2021.
  2. News: Pagara stakes clean slate in Sinulog boxing tonight . The Philippine Star. January 20, 2013 . Lemuel P. Maglinte. 30 May 2013.
  3. News: Salgados . Lynde . After Paalam euphoria, Cagayan de Oro sports execs stunned by Pagara arrest . September 7, 2021 . Rappler . September 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210903104259/https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/cagayan-de-oro-sports-officials-stunned-by-albert-pagara-arrest . September 3, 2021.
  4. Web site: Albert Pagara. asianboxing.info. 2014-06-21.
  5. News: Pagara Guns for 9th Win vs. Journeyman. Sun.Star Cebu. Edri K. Aznar. November 20, 2011. 21 June 2014.
  6. Web site: Pinoy Pride XIII Result. cebuislandlive.com. 2014-06-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071228/http://cebuislandlive.com/tag/albert-pagara/. 2016-03-04. dead.
  7. News: 'PRINCE' ALBERT PAGARA MOVES UP VS ISAACK JUNIOR IN "PINOY PRIDE" AT SOLAIRE. Ronnie Nathanielsz. PhilBoxing.com. February 26, 2014. 2014-06-21.
  8. News: Pagara brothers stop Indonesian foes. The Philippine Star. April 13, 2014 . Lemuel P. Maglinte. 21 June 2014.
  9. News: Pagara Brothers Post Contrasting Wins in Pinoy Pride XXVI. ABS-CBN News. Dennis Gasgonia. June 21, 2014. June 22, 2014.
  10. News: Pagara siblings score contrasting wins in Dubai. ABS-CBN News. August 8, 2015. August 8, 2015.
  11. News: Pinoy Pride 37: Albert Pagara gets stopped by Cesar Juarez in eight rounds. ABS-CBN Sports. July 10, 2016. July 10, 2016. Honasan. Santino.
  12. News: Albert Pagara discharged from hospital. The Philippine Star. Maragay. Dino. July 11, 2016. July 12, 2016.
  13. News: Boxer Albert Pagara arrested . September 2, 2021 . SunStar Cebu . SunStar Publishing Inc. . September 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902095003/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1905985/Cebu/Local-News/Boxer-Albert-Pagara-arrested . September 2, 2021.
  14. News: Erram . Morexette Marie B. . Lauro . Paul . Professional boxer arrested for allegedly molesting, raping minor . September 2, 2021 . Cebu Daily News . Inquirer Group . September 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902050811/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/397861/professional-boxer-arrested-for-allegedly-molesting-raping-minor . September 2, 2021.
  15. News: Terrado . Reuben . Albert Pagara facing rape charges, tried to take own life: report . September 3, 2021 . SPIN.ph: Sports Interactive Network Philippines . September 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210903065853/https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/albert-pagara-faces-rape-charges-says-november-fight-in-jeopardy-a795-20210903 . September 3, 2021.
  16. News: Tangcawan . Alan . Bustamante . Arnold . Pagara misuway og hikog . September 3, 2021 . Superbalita Cebu . SunStar Publishing Inc. . September 3, 2021 . https://archive.today/20210903070506/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1906051/Superbalita-Cebu/Balita/Pagara-misuway-og-hikog . September 3, 2021 . ceb . live .
  17. News: Cordova . Calvin . Pagara tried to commit suicide? Fake news, says police chief . September 7, 2021 . Manila Bulletin . September 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210907083912/https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/06/pagara-tried-to-commit-suicide-a-fake-news-says-police-chief/ . September 7, 2021.
  18. News: Pagara posts P100,000 bail . September 9, 2021 . SunStar Cebu . SunStar Publishing Inc. . September 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210909135956/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1906724/Cebu/Local-News/Boxer-Albert-Pagara-posts-P100000-bail . September 9, 2021.