WATCH: Albert Pagara suffers knockout loss to Cesar Juarez

UPSET. Albert Pagara was stopped in 8 rounds by former title challenger Cesar Juarez. File photo by Ryan Songalia/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines - One of the brightest young stars in Philippine boxing was knocked out by one of the toughest warriors in Mexico today.

Albert Pagara, 22, suffered an eighth round knockout at the hands of former title challenger Cesar Juarez at the San Mateo Event Center on Saturday, July 9. The end came at :15 of round 8 as Pagara was hit with a 3-punch combination before falling into his own corner. Pagara attempted to rise but fell back to his knees and was counted out.

Cesar Juarez KO's Albert Pagara in the 8th Rd. Juarez was Dropped in the 1st. @KnuckleheadSean #PagaraJuarez pic.twitter.com/CnxnTQgqQA

— Supreme Boxing (@SupremeBoxing) July 10, 2016

Pagara drops to 26-1 (18 knockouts) while Juarez elevates his record to 18-5 (14 KOs). – Rappler.com