Pedro Taduran

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Pedro Taduran
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Taduran in 2025 with his IBF Mini Flyweight World championship belt.
Born
Pedro General Taduran Jr.

(1996-10-29) October 29, 1996 (age 28)
Libon, Albay, Philippines
Other namesKid Pedro Heneral
Statistics
Weight(s) Mini flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach64+1⁄2 in (164 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins18
Wins by KO13
Losses4
Draws1

Pedro General Taduran Jr. (born October 29, 1996) is a Filipino professional boxer who has held the IBF mini flyweight title since July 2024, and previously held the IBF mini flyweight title from 2019 to 2021.

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Professional career

Early career

Taduran made his professional debut against Nathaniel Marasigan on May 16, 2015. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. He amassed a 12-1 record over the course of the next three years, with eight stoppage victories, winning the vacant PBF and PG&AB mini-flyweight title along the way. [1]

Taduran was scheduled to challenge the reigning WBC strawweight champion Wanheng Menayothin on August 29, 2018. The fight was contested in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, which was Taduran's first professional fight outside of Philippines. [2] Wanheng won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 118-108, 115-111 and 117-110. The wide decision was further accentuated by the two points that Taduran was deducted for low blows. [3]

Taduran was scheduled to defend his PG&AB mini-flyweight title against Jeffrey Galero on December 8, 2018. He won the fight by a second-round knockout. [4]

IBF mini-flyweight champion

Taduran vs. Salva

Taduran was scheduled to fight Samuel Salva for the vacant IBF mini-flyweight title on September 7, 2019, at the Jurado Hall in Taguig, Philippines. It was the first time since 1925 that a world title fight between two Filipinos was contested in Philippines. [5] Taduran had a poor start to the fight as he was knocked down in the first round. He began to take over from the third round onward, when Salva began to have trouble breathing. After the fourth round, Salva remained seated on his stool and signaled to his throat. He had oxygen administered to him in the ring and was soon stretchered out. Accordingly, as Salva was unable to resume fighting, Taduran was awarded the win. [6]

Taduran vs. Valladares

Taduran was scheduled to make the first defense of his IBF world title against the #1 ranked IBF light flyweight Daniel Valladares on February 1, 2020, at the Jardin Cerveza Expo in Guadalupe, Mexico. [7] The fight was ruled a majority draw, by technical decision, with two judges scoring the bout as 38-38, while the third judge awarded Valladares a 39-37 scorecard. The fight was stopped after the fourth round, as Valladares was unable to continue fighting due to a cut over the right eye. [8] Despite the short nature of the fight, BoxingScene described it as a "Fight of the Year contender". [9]

Taduran vs. Cuarto

In November 2020, rumors surfaced that Taduran would make his second IBF title defense against Rene Mark Cuarto, which would be his second time in his career that he fought his countryman in a world title bout. [10] Although the fight was initially targeted for December 2020 or January 2021, [11] the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic postponed the fight until February 27, 2021. [12] Although Taduran began to take over in the latter rounds, Cuarto had built a large enough lead to win the fight. Cuarto slipped on the canvas and nearly fell through the ropes in the 12th round, and was able to avoid a knockdown call. [13] Cuarto won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 115-113 in his favor. [14] [15]

Taduran vs. Cuarto II

An immediate rematch for the IBF mini-flyweight title was booked for January 29, 2022, to take place at the Digos Arena in Davao del Sur, Philippines. The title bout was officially approved by the IBF on January 12. [16] The fight was eventually postponed for February 6. [17] He lost the fight by a seventh-round technical decision. The fight was stopped due to a cut on Taduran's forehead, which resulted from an accidental clash of heads. Two of the judges scored the fight 65–64 and 66–64 for Cuarto, while the third judge scored the fight an even 65–65. Taduran was knocked down in the second and the sixth round, and was deducted two points in the third round for a headbutt. [18] [19]

Post-IBF mini-flyweight championship

After losing the world title, Taduran had a tune-up fight against journeyman Powell Balaba and emerged victorious after stopping him in the third round. [20]

Taduran vs. Amparo

On December 28, 2023, Taduran was ranked #4 by the IBF and he clashed against #3 compatriot, Jake Amparo in an IBF mini-flyweight title eliminator, Amparo started dominant in round 1, in round 2 to round 3, Taduran and Amparo exchanged powerful combinations, slugging tirelessly, on round 4 onwards however, despite Amparo remaining consistent, Taduran "outslugged" Amparo, charging forward towards Amparo, giving Amparo a difficult time en route to a victory via lop-sided decision(119–109, 118–110 and 116–112), making Taduran the mandatory challenger against Ginjiro Shigeoka for the title he used to hold. [21] [22]

Two-time IBF World Champion

Taduran vs. Shigeoka

Taduran regained the IBF mini-flyweight title when he stopped champion Ginjiro Shigeoka in the ninth-round at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena in Otsu, Japan, on July 28, 2024. [23] [24] [25] [26]

Professional boxing record

23 fights18 wins4 losses
By knockout130
By decision54
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
23Win18–4–1 Ginjiro Shigeoka SD12May 24, 2025 Intex Osaka, Osaka, JapanRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
22Win17–4–1 Ginjiro Shigeoka TKO9 (12), 2:50July 28, 2024Shiga Daihatsu Arena, Ōtsu, JapanWon IBF mini-flyweight title
21Win16–4–1Jake AmparoUD12December 28, 2023Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Tagbilaran, Philippines
20Win15–4–1Powell BalabaTKO3 (6), 1:03January 30, 2023Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
19Loss14–4–1 Rene Mark Cuarto TD7 (12)February 6, 2022City Gymnasium, Digos, PhilippinesFor IBF mini-flyweight title;
Majority TD: Taduran cut from accidental head clash
18Loss14–3–1 Rene Mark Cuarto UD12February 27, 2021Bula Gym, General Santos, PhilippinesLost IBF mini-flyweight title
17Draw14–2–1 Daniel Valladares TD4 (12), 3:00February 1, 2020Jardin Cerveza Expo, Guadalupe, MexicoRetained IBF mini-flyweight title;
Majority TD: Valladares cut from accidental head clash
16Win14–2 Samuel Salva RTD4 (12), 3:00September 7, 2019Jurado Hall, Taguig, PhilippinesWon vacant IBF mini-flyweight title
15Win13–2 Jeffrey Galero KO2 (12), 2:38December 8, 2018 Santa Barbara, PhilippinesRetained Filipino (GAB) mini-flyweight title
14Loss12–2 Wanheng Menayothin UD12August 29, 2018 Nakhon Sawan, ThailandFor WBC mini-flyweight title
13Win12–1Jerry TomogdanKO5 (12), 2:54January 27, 2018Barangay Aglayan, Malaybalay, PhilippinesWon Filipino (GAB) mini-flyweight title
12Win11–1Philip Luis CuerdoTKO2 (10), 2:00May 21, 2017Moncada Auditorium, Moncada, PhilippinesWon vacant Filipino (PBF) mini-flyweight title
11Win10–1Jerome ClaviteUD8February 26, 2017Bunch Medical Center, Victoria, Philippines
10Win9–1Dexter DimaculanganRTD5 (8), 3:00November 26, 2016Covered Court, Agoncillo, Philippines
9Win8–1Noel GulimanTKO3 (6), 0:38September 3, 2016 SMX Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines
8Win7–1Kerter Jhun PagunsanUD4May 25, 2016Moncada Auditorium, Moncada, Philippines
7Loss6–1Joel LinoSD6April 1, 2016Municipal Gymnasium, M'lang, Philippines
6Win6–0Jun Jun RimasogTKO4 (6), 0:56February 12, 2016Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
5Win5–0Robert OnggocanUD6December 2, 2015Highway Hills School Gymnasium, Mandaluyong, Philippines
4Win4–0Rolando Prima JrTKO2 (4), 2:04September 25, 2015Big 5 Gym, Tarlac City, Philippines
3Win3–0Emmanuel VillanuevaTKO1 (4), 1:35August 8, 2015Lagawe Gym, Lagawe, Philippines
2Win2–0Jun InaoTKO4 (4), 1:11June 21, 2015Big 5 Gym, Concepcion, Philippines
1Win1–0Nathaniel MarasiganTKO1 (4), 2:56May 16, 2015Town Plaza, Moncada, Philippines

Personal life

Taduran is the eighth of nine siblings. Two of his brothers also took up boxing. [27]

See also

References

  1. ↑ CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE BOXEO - CMB (August 15, 2018). "Pedro Taduran en busca del título del CMB y del invicto de Menayothin". soloboxeo.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Pedro Taduran Set to Challenge Wanheng Menayothin for WBC 105 World". philboxing.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  3. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (August 29, 2018). "Wanheng Menayothin outpoints Pedro Taduran to elevate record to 51-0". ringtv.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Pedro Taduran v Jeffrey Galero". boxrec.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  5. ↑ Giongco, Mark (September 3, 2019). "Up and coming Filipino boxers clash in 1st world title fight hosted by PH in 94 years". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  6. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (September 7, 2019). "Pedro Taduran stops Samuel Salva in 4, wins vacant IBF 105 pound title". ringtv.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  7. ↑ Ramos, Josef T.; TMT (January 26, 2020). "Taduran braces for first title defense in Mexico". manilatimes.net. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  8. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (February 2, 2020). "Pedro Taduran retains strawweight belt, bout with Daniel Valladares ends in technical draw". ringtv.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  9. ↑ Donovan, Jake (February 2, 2020). "Pedro Taduran, Daniel Valladares Fight To Technical Draw In Condensed War". boxingscene.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  10. ↑ Luarga, Roy (November 9, 2020). "Taduran, Cuarto brace for all-Filipino title clash". rappler.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  11. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (November 10, 2020). "Pedro Taduran expected to defend IBF strawweight title against countryman Rene Cuarto". ringtv.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Taduran takes on Cuarto in All-Filipino world title fight!". asianboxing.info. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  13. ↑ Donovan, Jake (February 27, 2021). "Rene Mark Cuarto Outlasts Pedro Taduran To Win IBF Strawweight Title". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  14. ↑ Donovan, Jake (February 27, 2021). "Rene Mark Cuarto Outlasts Pedro Taduran To Win IBF Strawweight Title". boxingscene.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Rene Mark Cuarto dethrones Pedro Taduran as IBF strawweight champion". ESPN. February 27, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  16. ↑ Donovan, Jake (January 12, 2022). "Rene Mark Cuarto-Pedro Taduran: IBF Strawweight Title Fight Rematch Set, January 29 In DIgos City, Philippines". boxingscene.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  17. ↑ Aznar, Edri (January 30, 2022). "Dapudong returns to boxing ring after four years". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  18. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (February 6, 2022). "Cuarto retains IBF world title after majority decision over Taduran". spin.ph. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Rene Mark Cuarto decisions Pedro Taduran again, retains IBF strawweight belt". The Ring. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Pedro Taduran vs Powell Balaba". boxrec.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  21. ↑ Donovan, Jake (December 28, 2023). "Pedro Taduran Turns Away Stiff Challenge Jake Amparo, Wins Decision In IBF Strawweight Title Eliminator". boxingscene.com. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Taduran outclasses Amparo, becomes IBF No. 1 challenger". SunStar Philippines. December 29, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Pedro Taduran dethrones Ginjiro Shigeoka in Japan". Boxing Scene. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  24. ↑ "Pedro Taduran Halts Ginjiro Shigeoka In 9th Round, Reclaims IBF Strawweight Title In Stunning Upset". The Ring. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  25. ↑ "Pedro Taduran wins IBF world title back with TKO win over Ginjiro Shigeoka". Tiebreaker Times. July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Pedro Taduran dethrones Shigeoka, becomes new IBF champion". SunStar Philippines. July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  27. ↑ "Taduran dedicates title win to late sister".
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Ronie Tanallon 		Filipino (PBF) mini-flyweight champion
May 21, 2017 – 2018
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Clyde Azarcon
Preceded by
Jerry Tomogdan
 Filipino (GAB) mini-flyweight champion
January 27, 2018 – September 7, 2019
Won world title		Vacant
Title next held by
Joel Lino
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Deejay Kriel 		IBF mini-flyweight champion
September 7, 2019 – February 27, 2021		Succeeded by
Preceded by IBF mini-flyweight champion
July 28, 2024 – present		Incumbent
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