Pedro Taduran

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

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

(1996-10-29) October 29, 1996
Libon, Albay, Philippines
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 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.

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 fights 18 wins 4 losses
By knockout 13 0
By decision 5 4
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
23 Win 18–4–1 Ginjiro Shigeoka SD 12 May 24, 2025 Intex Osaka, Osaka, Japan Retained IBF mini-flyweight title
22 Win 17–4–1 Ginjiro Shigeoka TKO 9 (12), 2:50 July 28, 2024 Shiga Daihatsu Arena, Ōtsu, Japan Won IBF mini-flyweight title
21 Win 16–4–1 Jake Amparo UD 12 December 28, 2023 Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Tagbilaran, Philippines
20 Win 15–4–1 Powell Balaba TKO 3 (6), 1:03 January 30, 2023 Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
19 Loss 14–4–1 Rene Mark Cuarto TD 7 (12) February 6, 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 February 27, 2021 Bula Gym, General Santos, Philippines Lost IBF mini-flyweight title
17 Draw 14–2–1 Daniel Valladares TD 4 (12), 3:00 February 1, 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 September 7, 2019 Jurado Hall, Taguig, Philippines Won vacant IBF mini-flyweight title
15 Win 13–2 Jeffrey Galero KO 2 (12), 2:38 December 8, 2018 Santa Barbara, Philippines Retained Filipino (GAB) mini-flyweight title
14 Loss 12–2 Wanheng Menayothin UD 12 August 29, 2018 Nakhon Sawan, Thailand For WBC mini-flyweight title
13 Win 12–1 Jerry Tomogdan KO 5 (12), 2:54 January 27, 2018 Barangay Aglayan, Malaybalay, Philippines Won Filipino (GAB) mini-flyweight title
12 Win 11–1 Philip Luis Cuerdo TKO 2 (10), 2:00 May 21, 2017 Moncada Auditorium, Moncada, Philippines Won vacant Filipino (PBF) mini-flyweight title
11 Win 10–1 Jerome Clavite UD 8 February 26, 2017 Bunch Medical Center, Victoria, Philippines
10 Win 9–1 Dexter Dimaculangan RTD 5 (8), 3:00 November 26, 2016 Covered Court, Agoncillo, Philippines
9 Win 8–1 Noel Guliman TKO 3 (6), 0:38 September 3, 2016 SMX Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines
8 Win 7–1 Kerter Jhun Pagunsan UD 4 May 25, 2016 Moncada Auditorium, Moncada, Philippines
7 Loss 6–1 Joel Lino SD 6 April 1, 2016 Municipal Gymnasium, M'lang, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Jun Jun Rimasog TKO 4 (6), 0:56 February 12, 2016 Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Robert Onggocan UD 6 December 2, 2015 Highway Hills School Gymnasium, Mandaluyong, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Rolando Prima Jr TKO 2 (4), 2:04 September 25, 2015 Big 5 Gym, Tarlac City, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Emmanuel Villanueva TKO 1 (4), 1:35 August 8, 2015 Lagawe Gym, Lagawe, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Jun Inao TKO 4 (4), 1:11 June 21, 2015 Big 5 Gym, Concepcion, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Nathaniel Marasigan TKO 1 (4), 2:56 May 16, 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

References

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  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.
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  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.
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  7. ^ Ramos, Josef T.; TMT (January 26, 2020). "Taduran braces for first title defense in Mexico". manilatimes.net. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
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  27. ^ "Taduran dedicates title win to late sister".
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