Prince Albert Pagara to Challenge Olympian Bakhodur Usmonov for WBA Gold Title in Tajikistan
Source: news.source.sunstar
Filipino boxer Prince Albert Pagara is set to return to the ring after nearly a year, facing off against former Olympian Bakhodur Usmonov for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Gold lightweight title on May 23, 2025, in Tajikistan. Pagara, who last fought in June 2024, has had limited activity since the closure of ALA Gym in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Usmonov, with an undefeated professional record, is coming off a recent victory and aims to defend his title against the seasoned Pagara.
Key Points
Prince Albert Pagara will fight Bakhodur Usmonov for the WBA Gold lightweight title on May 23, 2025, in Tajikistan.
Pagara's last fight was in June 2024, where he won the IBF Asia lightweight belt.
Since the closure of ALA Gym in 2020, Pagara has fought only three times.
Bakhodur Usmonov, a former Olympian, has an undefeated professional record and recently won the WBO Oriental lightweight belt.
Usmonov's most recent fight was a third-round stoppage victory in March 2025.
Pagara's professional record stands at 35-1 with 24 knockouts, while Usmonov is 9-0 with four knockouts.
