With bantamweight AJ “Bazooka” Banal still recovering from the tough knockout loss he suffered in the hands of Thai Pungluang Sor Singyu last year and featherweight Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista recently announcing his retirement after dropping a decision to Mexican Jose Ramirez, super lightweight (140 pounds) Jason “El Niño” Pagara has been suddenly elevated to prime time status and asked to carry the mantle for ALA Boxing Promotions’ world title hopefuls.