Pedro Taduran

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Generaland the surname or paternal family name is Taduran.

Pedro Taduran
Born	Pedro General Taduran Jr. (1996-10-29) 29 October 1996 (age 28) Libon, Albay, Philippines
Other names	Kid Pedro Heneral
Statistics
Weight(s)	Mini flyweight
Height	5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach	64+1⁄2 in (164 cm)
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	22
Wins	17
Wins by KO	13
Losses	4
Draws	1

Pedro General Taduran Jr. (born 29 October 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.

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 28 July 2024. ^{[23] [24] [25] [26]}

Professional boxing record

22 fights	17 wins	4 losses
By knockout	13	0
By decision	4	4
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
22	Win	17–4–1	Ginjiro Shigeoka	TKO	9 (12), 2:50	28 Jul 2024	Shiga Daihatsu Arena, Ōtsu, Japan	Won IBF mini-flyweight title
21	Win	16–4–1	Jake Amparo	UD	12	28 Dec 2023	Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Tagbilaran, Philippines
20	Win	15–4–1	Powell Balaba	TKO	3 (6), 1:03	30 Jan 2023	Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
19	Loss	14–4–1	Rene Mark Cuarto	TD	7 (12)	6 Feb 2022	City Gymnasium, Digos, Philippines	For IBF mini-flyweight title; Majority TD: Taduran cut from accidental head clash
18	Loss	14–3–1	Rene Mark Cuarto	UD	12	27 Feb 2021	Bula Gym, General Santos, Philippines	Lost IBF mini-flyweight title
17	Draw	14–2–1	Daniel Valladares	TD	4 (12), 3:00	1 Feb 2020	Jardin Cerveza Expo, Guadalupe, Mexico	Retained IBF mini-flyweight title; Majority TD: Valladares cut from accidental head clash
16	Win	14–2	Samuel Salva	RTD	4 (12), 3:00	7 Sep 2019	Jurado Hall, Taguig, Philippines	Won vacant IBF mini-flyweight title
15	Win	13–2	Jeffrey Galero	KO	2 (12), 2:38	8 Dec 2018	Santa Barbara, Philippines	Retained Filipino (GAB) mini-flyweight title
14	Loss	12–2	Wanheng Menayothin	UD	12	29 Aug 2018	Nakhon Sawan, Thailand	For WBC mini-flyweight title
13	Win	12–1	Jerry Tomogdan	KO	5 (12), 2:54	27 Jan 2018	Barangay Aglayan, Malaybalay, Philippines	Won Filipino (GAB) mini-flyweight title
12	Win	11–1	Philip Luis Cuerdo	TKO	2 (10), 2:00	21 May 2017	Moncada Auditorium, Moncada, Philippines	Won vacant Filipino (PBF) mini-flyweight title
11	Win	10–1	Jerome Clavite	UD	8	26 Feb 2017	Bunch Medical Center, Victoria, Philippines
10	Win	9–1	Dexter Dimaculangan	RTD	5 (8), 3:00	26 Nov 2016	Covered Court, Agoncillo, Philippines
9	Win	8–1	Noel Guliman	TKO	3 (6), 0:38	3 Sep 2016	SMX Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines
8	Win	7–1	Kerter Jhun Pagunsan	UD	4	25 May 2016	Moncada Auditorium, Moncada, Philippines
7	Loss	6–1	Joel Lino	SD	6	1 Apr 2016	Municipal Gymnasium, M'lang, Philippines
6	Win	6–0	Jun Jun Rimasog	TKO	4 (6), 0:56	12 Feb 2016	Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
5	Win	5–0	Robert Onggocan	UD	6	2 Dec 2015	Highway Hills School Gymnasium, Mandaluyong, Philippines
4	Win	4–0	Rolando Prima Jr	TKO	2 (4), 2:04	25 Sep 2015	Big 5 Gym, Tarlac City, Philippines
3	Win	3–0	Emmanuel Villanueva	TKO	1 (4), 1:35	8 Aug 2015	Lagawe Gym, Lagawe, Philippines
2	Win	2–0	Jun Inao	TKO	4 (4), 1:11	21 Jun 2015	Big 5 Gym, Concepcion, Philippines
1	Win	1–0	Nathaniel Marasigan	TKO	1 (4), 2:56	16 May 2015	Town Plaza, Moncada, Philippines

Personal life

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

See also

• List of southpaw stance boxers
• List of Filipino boxing world champions
• List of world mini-flyweight boxing champions

References

1. CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE BOXEO - CMB (15 August 2018). "Pedro Taduran en busca del título del CMB y del invicto de Menayothin". soloboxeo.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
2. "Pedro Taduran Set to Challenge Wanheng Menayothin for WBC 105 World". philboxing.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
3. Songalia, Ryan (29 August 2018). "Wanheng Menayothin outpoints Pedro Taduran to elevate record to 51-0". ringtv.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
4. "Pedro Taduran v Jeffrey Galero". boxrec.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
5. Giongco, Mark (3 September 2019). "Up and coming Filipino boxers clash in 1st world title fight hosted by PH in 94 years". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
6. Songalia, Ryan (7 September 2019). "Pedro Taduran stops Samuel Salva in 4, wins vacant IBF 105 pound title". ringtv.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
7. Ramos, Josef T.; TMT (26 January 2020). "Taduran braces for first title defense in Mexico". manilatimes.net. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
8. Songalia, Ryan (2 February 2020). "Pedro Taduran retains strawweight belt, bout with Daniel Valladares ends in technical draw". ringtv.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
9. Donovan, Jake (2 February 2020). "Pedro Taduran, Daniel Valladares Fight To Technical Draw In Condensed War". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
10. Luarga, Roy (9 November 2020). "Taduran, Cuarto brace for all-Filipino title clash". rappler.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
11. Songalia, Ryan (10 November 2020). "Pedro Taduran expected to defend IBF strawweight title against countryman Rene Cuarto". ringtv.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
12. "Taduran takes on Cuarto in All-Filipino world title fight!". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
13. Donovan, Jake (27 February 2021). "Rene Mark Cuarto Outlasts Pedro Taduran To Win IBF Strawweight Title". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
14. Donovan, Jake (27 February 2021). "Rene Mark Cuarto Outlasts Pedro Taduran To Win IBF Strawweight Title". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
15. "Rene Mark Cuarto dethrones Pedro Taduran as IBF strawweight champion". ESPN. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
16. Donovan, Jake (12 January 2022). "Rene Mark Cuarto-Pedro Taduran: IBF Strawweight Title Fight Rematch Set, January 29 In DIgos City, Philippines". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
17. Aznar, Edri (30 January 2022). "Dapudong returns to boxing ring after four years". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
18. Ramos, Gerry (6 February 2022). "Cuarto retains IBF world title after majority decision over Taduran". spin.ph. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
19. "Rene Mark Cuarto decisions Pedro Taduran again, retains IBF strawweight belt". The Ring. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
20. "Pedro Taduran vs Powell Balaba". boxrec.com. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
21. Donovan, Jake (28 December 2023). "Pedro Taduran Turns Away Stiff Challenge Jake Amparo, Wins Decision In IBF Strawweight Title Eliminator". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
22. "Taduran outclasses Amparo, becomes IBF No. 1 challenger". SunStar Philippines. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
23. "Pedro Taduran dethrones Ginjiro Shigeoka in Japan". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
24. "Pedro Taduran Halts Ginjiro Shigeoka In 9th Round, Reclaims IBF Strawweight Title In Stunning Upset". The Ring. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
25. "Pedro Taduran wins IBF world title back with TKO win over Ginjiro Shigeoka". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
26. "Pedro Taduran dethrones Shigeoka, becomes new IBF champion". SunStar Philippines. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
27. "Taduran dedicates title win to late sister".

External links

• Boxing record for Pedro Taduran from BoxRec (registration required)
• Pedro Taduran - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Ronie Tanallon	Filipino (PBF) mini-flyweight champion 21 May 2017 – 2018 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Clyde Azarcon
Preceded by Jerry Tomogdan	Filipino (GAB) mini-flyweight champion 27 January 2018 – 7 September 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 7 September 2019 – 27 February 2021	Succeeded by Rene Mark Cuarto
Preceded by Ginjiro Shigeoka	IBF mini-flyweight champion 28 July 2024 – present	Incumbent