Pedro Taduran
Born
Pedro General Taduran Jr.

(1996-10-29) 29 October 1996
Libon, Albay, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesKid Pedro Heneral
Statistics
Weight(s)Mini-flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach64+1⁄2 in (164 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins16
Wins by KO12
Losses4
Draws1

Pedro General Taduran Jr. (born 29 October 1996) is a Filipino professional boxer who held the IBF mini-flyweight from 2019 to 2021.

In September 2021, he was ranked as the world's ninth best strawweight by The Ring and tenth best by the TBRB.[1][2]

Personal life

Taduran is the eighth of nine siblings. Two of his brothers also took up boxing.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5] 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.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8] 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.[9]

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.[10] 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.[11] Despite the short nature of the fight, BoxingScene described it as a "Fight of the Year contender".[12]

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.[13] Although the fight was initially targeted for December 2020 or January 2021,[14] the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic postponed the fight until February 27, 2021.[15] 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.[16] Cuarto won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 115-113 in his favor.[17]

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.[18] The fight was eventually postponed for February 6.[19] 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.[20]

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.

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]

Professional boxing record

21 fights 16 wins 4 losses
By knockout 12 0
By decision 4 4
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
21 Win 16–4–1 Jake Amparo UD 12 28 Dec 2023 Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Tagbilaran, Philippines IBF mini-flyweight title eliminator
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 PG&AB 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 vacant PG&AB mini-flyweight title
12 Win 11–1 Philip Luis Cuerdo TKO 2 (10), 2:00 21 May 2017 Moncada Auditorium, Moncada, Philippines Won vacant 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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ratings". ringtv.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "Rankings". tbrb.org. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "Taduran dedicates title win to late sister".
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "Pedro Taduran Set to Challenge Wanheng Menayothin for WBC 105 World". philboxing.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  6. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (29 August 2018). "Wanheng Menayothin outpoints Pedro Taduran to elevate record to 51-0". ringtv.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "Pedro Taduran v Jeffrey Galero". boxrec.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (7 September 2019). "Pedro Taduran stops Samuel Salva in 4, wins vacant IBF 105 pound title". ringtv.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  10. ↑ Ramos, Josef T.; TMT (26 January 2020). "Taduran braces for first title defense in Mexico". manilatimes.net. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  11. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (2 February 2020). "Pedro Taduran retains strawweight belt, bout with Daniel Valladares ends in technical draw". ringtv.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  12. ↑ Donovan, Jake (2 February 2020). "Pedro Taduran, Daniel Valladares Fight To Technical Draw In Condensed War". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  13. ↑ Luarga, Roy (9 November 2020). "Taduran, Cuarto brace for all-Filipino title clash". rappler.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  14. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (10 November 2020). "Pedro Taduran expected to defend IBF strawweight title against countryman Rene Cuarto". ringtv.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  15. ↑ "Taduran takes on Cuarto in All-Filipino world title fight!". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  16. ↑ Donovan, Jake (27 February 2021). "Rene Mark Cuarto Outlasts Pedro Taduran To Win IBF Strawweight Title". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  17. ↑ Donovan, Jake (27 February 2021). "Rene Mark Cuarto Outlasts Pedro Taduran To Win IBF Strawweight Title". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ Aznar, Edri (30 January 2022). "Dapudong returns to boxing ring after four years". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  20. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (6 February 2022). "Cuarto retains IBF world title after majority decision over Taduran". spin.ph. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  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.
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