Taduran trainer predicts seventh-round stoppage winMANILA, Philippines — The camp of International Boxing Federation minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran does not see his upcoming title defense going the distance. So, we are preparing for those things,” added Penalosa of the Mexican challenger, who sports a record of 16-1, with five knockouts. The pressure-fighting Taduran (19-4-1, 13 KOs) should be a significant favorite heading into the bout, and he wants to pull off a rousing debut on US soil. Taduran and his team recently arrived in California from Las Vegas, where he put the finishing touches on his training at the Knucklehead Boxing Gym owned by influential boxing figure Sean Gibbons. Taduran declared himself ready for war.

Source: Philippine Star April 02, 2026 05:43 UTC