On an ecstatic Saturday night, few days removed from 4th July celebration, the Filipino-American crowd at the San Mateo Event Center in California were silenced by a thundering punch combination from tough and rugged Mexican Cezar Juarez that sent “Prince” Albert Pagara down to the canvas for good. A painful first career loss of a promising […]
Albert Pagara steps up level of competition
There were pretenders and over-hypes. Those were fighters that look good in the early going of their careers, because they’re well-promoted. I’m very excited to know that Albert Pagara (26-0, 18 KOs) demanded his handlers to get Cesar Juarez of Mexico in the opposite corner when he climbs back into the ring on 9th July 2016, […]
Albert Pagara’s opponent, Yesner Talavera arrives in Cebu
As informed earlier by ALA Promotion via press release, Albert Pagara’s Nicaraguan opponent Yesner Talavera (15-3 -1, 4 KO’s) arrived early morning, 23rd Feb. in Cebu as scheduled. Talavera was accompanied by his trainer, former flyweight champion Rosendo Alvarez. The undefeated Filipino, Pagara (25-0, 18 KO’s) will defend his WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title against Talavera at […]
Pinoy Pride 35: Talavera, Montoya scheduled to arrive 22 Feb in Manila
Nicaragua’s Yesner Talavera (15-3 -1, 4 KO’s) along with former light flyweight title holder Rosendo Alvarez, scheduled to arrive in Manila on 22 Feb. ahead of his clash with “Prince” Albert Pagara (25-0, 18 KO’s) as the main card of Pinoy Pride 35 on 27 Feb. at the Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City. […]
Pinoy Pride 35: “Stars of the Future” undercards
ALA Promotions’ Pinoy Pride Series on its 35th installment will be back at its home base in Cebu for another spectacular fight card. Junior featherweight standout “Prince” Albert Pagara (25-0, 18 KO) will headline the card against Nicaragua’s Yesner Talavera at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino on 27 February. The event will be […]
Pinoy Pride 33: Pinoy boxers’ moment to shine
Donnie Nietes is the longest reigning Filipino boxing champion spanning 8 years. But that span of time being a champion he never had a fight in the US. A fight in the US is an ultimate dream of a non US-resident professional boxer. In the US most big time boxing card happens. Not only Nietes will fight first […]
Pagara brothers aim to score spectacular knockout wins in Dubai
In their first fight overseas, brothers Albert and Jason Pagara will face separate Mexican foes on Pinoy Pride 32 dubbed “Duel in Dubai II” on Friday night at the Dubai world Trade Center. The undefeated “Prince” Albert Pagara (23-0, 16 KOs) will face Jesus Rios of Mexico for the younger Pagara’s super bantamweight title, while […]
Pinoy Pride 30 fight photos
Pinoy Pride 30: Nietes, Donaire, Pagara to host Media Workout
Pinoy Pride 30 fighters will host media workout on March 24 at the ALA Gym, Balete Drive. Longest reigning Filipino champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes, 2012 FOTY Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire and unbeaten prospect Albert Pagara will host media workout. The fighters will showcase what they’ve got so far during several weeks of training. Pinoy Pride […]
Pinoy Pride 26 results: Pagara brothers, Banal win by knockout
Brothers Jason and Albert Pagara both win by stoppage in the Pinoy Pride 26th edition at the full house Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City. AJ “Bazooka” Banal also wins an impressive second round knockout. Cebu City – ALA Boxing’s Jason Pagara retains WBO International light welterweight title, stopping tough-as-nails opponent, Mario […]