Christian Balunan Faces Idol Vic Saludar in IBF Title Eliminator
Source: news.source.sunstar
Christian Balunan, an undefeated Filipino boxer, is set to fight his idol, two-time world champion Vic Saludar, in an IBF minimumweight title eliminator on July 27, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. The winner will become the mandatory challenger to the current IBF minimumweight champion, Pedro Taduran. Balunan, who is nine years younger than Saludar, acknowledges his opponent's experience and skill, while Saludar has a strong track record with recent wins following a loss to Oscar Collazo.
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Christian Balunan, a 25-year-old undefeated boxer, is excited to fight Vic Saludar, his idol, in an IBF minimumweight title eliminator.
The fight is scheduled for July 27, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea.
The winner will become the mandatory challenger to the current IBF minimumweight champion, Pedro Taduran.
Balunan is nine years younger than Saludar and acknowledges his opponent's experience and skill.
Saludar has a strong track record, including recent wins after a loss to Oscar Collazo.
Balunan is trained by renowned Cebuano boxing coach Edito Villamor and is currently rated No. 3 by the IBF, while Saludar is No. 4.
