Pedro Taduran


Pedro General Taduran Jr. is a Filipino professional boxer. He is a two time International Boxing Federation mini flyweight, having held the title since July 2024, and previously 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.
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. 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.
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.

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. 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.

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. 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. Despite the short nature of the fight, BoxingScene described it as a "Fight of the Year contender".

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

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. The fight was eventually postponed for February 6. 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.

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, making Taduran the mandatory challenger against Ginjiro Shigeoka for the title he used to hold.

Two-time IBF World Champion

Taduran vs. Shigeoka I & II

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.
An immediate rematch has been held; this moment Taduran overcame a gutsy Ginjiro Shigeoka and won the match via SD to retain the IBF minimumweight title on Saturday at Osaka in Japan. Absorbing heavy blows from Taduran throughout the bout, Shigeoka had to be stretchered off the ring shortly after the 12-round slugfest.

Taduran vs. Balunan

In an early boxing event dedicated as the 50th Year Anniversary of the historic Thrilla in Manila between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Taduran is set to defend his IBF minimumweight title against the No. 2 ranked IBF challenger Christian Balunan on October 26, 2025, at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. Balunan, is an undefeated prospect from Cebu.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24WinChristian BalunanUD12Oct 26, 2025San Andres Sports Complex, Manila, PhilippinesRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
23Win18–4–1Ginjiro ShigeokaSD12May 24, 2025Intex Osaka, Osaka, JapanRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
22Win17–4–1Ginjiro ShigeokaTKO9, 2:50Jul 28, 2024Shiga Daihatsu Arena, Ōtsu, JapanWon IBF mini-flyweight title
21Win16–4–1Jake AmparoUD12Dec 28, 2023Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Tagbilaran, Philippines
20Win15–4–1Powell BalabaTKO3, 1:03Jan 30, 2023Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
19Loss14–4–1Rene Mark Cuarto7 Feb 6, 2022City Gymnasium, Digos, PhilippinesFor IBF mini-flyweight title;
Majority TD: Taduran cut from accidental head clash
18Loss14–3–1Rene Mark CuartoUD12Feb 27, 2021Bula Gym, General Santos, PhilippinesLost IBF mini-flyweight title
17Draw14–2–1Daniel Valladares4, 3:00Feb 1, 2020Jardin Cerveza Expo, Guadalupe, MexicoRetained IBF mini-flyweight title;
Majority TD: Valladares cut from accidental head clash
16Win14–2Samuel SalvaRTD4, 3:00Sep 7, 2019Jurado Hall, Taguig, PhilippinesWon vacant IBF mini-flyweight title
15Win13–2Jeffrey GaleroKO2, 2:38Dec 8, 2018Santa Barbara, Pangasinan, PhilippinesRetained Filipino mini-flyweight title
14Loss12–2Wanheng MenayothinUD12Aug 29, 2018Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan Province, ThailandFor WBC mini-flyweight title
13Win12–1Jerry Tomogdan5, 2:54Jan 27, 2018Barangay Aglayan, Malaybalay, PhilippinesWon Filipino mini-flyweight title
12Win11–1Philip Luis CuerdoTKO2, 2:00May 21, 2017Moncada Auditorium, Moncada, PhilippinesWon vacant Filipino, 3:00Nov 26, 2016Covered Court, Agoncillo, Philippines
9Win8–1Noel GulimanTKO3, 0:38Sep 3, 2016SMX Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines
8Win7–1Kerter Jhun PagunsanUD4May 25, 2016Moncada Auditorium, Moncada, Philippines
7Loss6–1Joel Lino6Apr 1, 2016Municipal Gymnasium, M'lang, Philippines
6Win6–0Jun Jun RimasogTKO4, 0:56Feb 12, 2016Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
5Win5–0Robert Onggocan6Dec 2, 2015Highway Hills School Gymnasium, Mandaluyong, Philippines
4Win4–0Rolando Prima JrTKO2, 2:04Sep 25, 2015Big 5 Gym, Tarlac City, Philippines
3Win3–0Emmanuel VillanuevaTKO1, 1:35Aug 8, 2015Lagawe Gym, Lagawe, Philippines
2Win2–0Jun InaoTKO4, 1:11Jun 21, 2015Big 5 Gym, Concepcion, Philippines
1Win1–0Nathaniel Marasigan1, 2:56May 16, 2015Town Plaza, Moncada, Philippines