Career
He is currently undefeated as a professional under Super Bantamweight class. 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 Information Technology Park, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. On October 8, 2011, he defeated a tough fighter, Shabani Madilu of Tanzania via unanimous decision showcase in Pinoy Pride IX held in Bacolod City, Philippines.
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.
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
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.
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.
