Double World Title Showdown: Taduran Defends Against Shigeoka in Japan
Source: news.source.cebudailynews_inquirer
Pedro Taduran, the reigning IBF world minimumweight champion, is set to defend his title against Ginjiro Shigeoka in a rematch scheduled for May 24 in Osaka, Japan. This bout will be part of a double-header event, featuring another IBF title fight between Angelo Leo and Tomoki Kameda. Taduran, aiming for a knockout to avoid a judges' decision, expressed his strategy at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum, highlighting the challenges of fighting in Japan.
Key Points
Pedro Taduran will defend his IBF world minimumweight title against Ginjiro Shigeoka in a rematch on May 24 in Osaka, Japan.
The event will also feature another IBF title fight between Angelo Leo and Tomoki Kameda.
Taduran, training at Elorde Boxing Stable, plans to aim for a knockout to secure a win and avoid a potential hometown decision in Japan.
Shigeoka, a former IBF minimumweight champion, is looking for redemption after being knocked out by Taduran in their previous fight.
The event is promoted by Koki Kameda under Kameda Promotions.
