Rising boxer Albert Pagara faces a bleak and uncertain future after he was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Cebu City.
'PRINCE' Albert Pagara, a rising star in Philippine boxing, lands behind bars after being accused of raping a minor in Cebu City, according to authorities.
The Leyte-born Pagara was arrested on Wednesday (September 1) in Sitio Terra Dulce, Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City.
Pagara allegedly molested and raped a 14-year-old girl.
Police Major Jose Angelo Acupinpin, chief of Pardo Police Station, said relatives of a 14-year-old girl lodged a complaint against Pagara, accusing the boxer of raping her.
Acupinpin said Pagara did not resist arrest, but he denied the accusations hurled against him.
In the meantime, police said they would be filing cases of rape against Pagara, who is currently under their custody.
“That is the request and complaint of the parents so we will file them. To include in our filing are the medical and physical examination result of the victim, and her and her guardian’s statement,” explained Acupinpin.
The 27-year-old Pagara started his career by participating in Palarong Pambansa competitions when he was a teenager.
Pagara was only 17 years old when he participated in his first professional boxing match.
Later on, he would represent the Philippines in various fights in the international arena, winning 33 out of 34 matches.
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