
Pedro Taduran defends 105lbs title in victory over Christian Balunan
Pedro Taduran used his experience and skill to outclass the previously undefeated Christian Balunan on Sunday to retain his IBF strawweight title via unanimous decision
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Pedro Taduran used his experience and skill to outclass the previously undefeated Christian Balunan on Sunday to retain his IBF strawweight title via unanimous decision

Both IBF strawweight titleholder Pedro Taduran and his opponent Christian Balunan came in under the 105lbs limit for their all-Filipino world title fight on Sunday in the Philippines.

Pedro Taduran has big dreams for himself on the world stage. Before the IBF strawweight titleholder can conquer the rest of the world, though, he first has to handle business at home in the Philippines.

BoxingScene has confirmed that the IBF will recognize the Pedro Taduran-Christian Balunan 105lbs title fight as a mandatory defense.

The IBF has ordered an all-Filipino final title eliminator between unbeaten strawweight contender Christian Balunan and former WBO titleholder Vic Saludar.