Philippines, 03 Dec 2024
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


Pagara brothers, Magsayo off to US for daunting challenge


PhilBoxing.com




Celebrated brothers 'Prince' Albert (24-0, 17KOs) and Jason "El Ni?o" Pagara (36-3, 22KOs) and rising featherweight star Mark ?Magnifico? Magsayo (11-0, 9KOs) set sail for United States today, bringing along with them an extra luggage of hurdling a tough challenge that is not only for their personal honor but also for the country's pride.

This as they take centerstage in the first ever Pinoy Pride show of ALA Promotions and ABS-CBN in the US billed as the "Philippines vs the World" on October 17 at the StubHub Center in Carson City, California.

"As they face the biggest challenge of their careers, I instilled in their minds to focus on their training, double their sacrifice and dedication to eventually fulfill their dream of becoming world champions," said trainer Edito Villamor, who will be guiding the ALA boxers as they continue their spartan-like training regimen at the Wild Card gym of noted American tactician Freddie Roach in Los Angeles.

ALA Promotions President and CEO Michael P. Aldeguer said they are still finalizing the opponents of his wards, but the Pagara siblings said they are up to challenge whoever their opponents will be.

"I will surely give my best shot because this fight is very significant for me. I am fighting not only for myself and family but also for the country," said Jason Pagara, the reigning WBO International light welterweight title-holder.

His younger brother Albert, the undefeated IBF Intercontinental super bantamweight champion, is also looking forward to his US debut with much excitement.

"I'm not pressured fighting for the first time in the US. My confidence level is high and I will try hard to put on a show and come out victorious," said Albert.

Two-division world champion Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes (36-1-4, 21KOs) will headline the historic event as he defends his WBO and The Ring light flyweight crown against Mexican Juan 'Pinky' Alejo(21-3, 13KOs) in his first appearance in the US boxing arena.

At the moment, Nietes is still trying to obtain his working visa and will unite with the team later this month at Wild Card Gym where he is scheduled to spar with former world champion Brian Viloria, who is seeing action on a different fightcard in New York on the very same day the landmark "Pinoy Pride 33" takes place.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Emmanuel B. Villaruel.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Rising Star Carlos De Leon Castro Returns to the Ring This Saturday in Hometown of San Juan, PR
    , Tue, 03 Dec 2024
  • Marlon “Marvelous Captain” Manalo to compete in in this year’s $450,000 tournament of the money-rich Qatar World Cup 10 Ball
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 03 Dec 2024
  • Mirar wins Mt. Apo Skyrace 2024
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 03 Dec 2024
  • IM Roderick Nava yielded to 11 players in Simul; Kevin Arquero is King in the 1st Armageddon Battle of Champions
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 03 Dec 2024
  • ArAr Andales Defeats Former World Champion Rene Mark Cuarto in Thrilling Bout
    , Mon, 02 Dec 2024
  • Blow-By-Blow: Bautista tops Sampaga
    , Mon, 02 Dec 2024
  • What is Keeping the WBC and WBA From Filling up Vacant Light Flyweight Titles?
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 02 Dec 2024
  • DPBL Season 6 opens Dec. 8 at RMC
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 02 Dec 2024
  • Wong, Villaseran Shine in Thrilling Cavite Speedcubing Open
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 02 Dec 2024
  • Andales beats Cuarto in Blow by Blow
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 02 Dec 2024
  • Gentallan TKOs Sasan for PBF crown
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 02 Dec 2024
  • IBA Champions’ Night, Ordinary Congress and Global Boxing Forum to take place in Dubai on 6-7 December 2024
    , Mon, 02 Dec 2024
  • Katsunari Takayama Set to Fight for Vacant IBO World Minimumweight Title, Headlining Sanman Boxing Event in General Santos on December 18.
    , Sun, 01 Dec 2024
  • SPORTS SHORTS 288: WORLD BOXING SAYS LIN YU-TING IS ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN THE WORLD BOXING CUP
    By Maloney L. Samaco, , Sun, 01 Dec 2024
  • Boston's Wildcard Bid Hangs in Balance
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sat, 30 Nov 2024
  • AUSTRALIAN HEAVYWEIGHT TALENT TEREMOANA INKS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
    , Sat, 30 Nov 2024
  • Hard work, dedication result in victory says Casaljay
    , Sat, 30 Nov 2024
  • Bautista, Sampaga dispute PBF crown
    , Sat, 30 Nov 2024
  • The Year Ends With a BANG
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sat, 30 Nov 2024
  • Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai: Birmingham Barnburner
    By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 30 Nov 2024
  • Experience gain from competition - Lim
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 30 Nov 2024
  • EDWARDS VS. YAFAI WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER
    , Sat, 30 Nov 2024
  • Victory for Swedish Boxer Genti Morina in Professional Debut – A Dominant Performance in Copenhagen
    , Sat, 30 Nov 2024
  • SPORTS SHORTS 287: RYAN GARCIA FACES RUKIYA ANPO ON NEW YEAR'S EVE BUT NO GO SIGNAL FROM GOLDEN BOY YET
    By Maloney L. Samaco, , Fri, 29 Nov 2024
  • Gaballo to fight again on Dec. 18 in Bula
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 29 Nov 2024




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2024 philboxing.com.