ALBERT PAGARA WILLING TO FACE ANY FOE
By Maloney L. Samaco
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 15 Jan 2016
With the cancellation of his fight against Mexican former world champion Juan Carlos Sanchez, ALA Gym standout Albert Pagara is willing to face any foe that will be contracted by his boss Michael Aldeguer as a substitute opponent.
Sanchez had a contractual problem with his agent and ALA Promotions did not want to deal with complicated fighters. "We may not push through with Sanchez for Pagara on February 27. He has contract problems with his representatives and we don't want any complications," Aldeguer was quoted by Sunstar Cebu.
Still Pinoy Pride 35 billed "Stars of the Future" will push through at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino. It will also feature undefeated boxers Mark Magsayo and Kevin Jake Cataraja.
"I trained very hard and had already reduced 10 pounds to prepare for Sanchez. I was a bit saddened with the withdrawal of my opponent," said Pagara in a phone conversation with this writer. "They are looking for a substitute, preferably a Mexican, and I'm willing to face any fighter."
"The change in challenger did not hamper my determination to train rigidly," continued Pagara who is a fast-rising star in the No. 1 boxing stable in the country.
The Maasin-born undefeated pugilist is aiming for a world title fight. Sanchez would have been a very ideal stepping stone for his global dream. Pagara is rated No. 6 by The Ring in the junior featherweight/superbantamweight division.
Prince Pagara is also rated No. 8 by the WBC, No. 3 by the IBF and No. 4 by the WBO in the whole world. Boxrec listed him as the No. 8 boxer in his division. He has 25 wins with no defeat no draw and 18 KO wins with a 72% knockout rate.
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