On April 3, 2026, a highly anticipated 12-round boxing match for the IBF world minimumweight title took place at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California, USA. This event, which served as the main attraction of the evening, pitted the formidable Pedro Taduran against the challenging Gustavo Perez Alvarez.
Pedro Taduran’s Professional Journey
IBF titleholder Pedro Taduran entered the ring with an impressive professional record of 19 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, including 13 victories by knockout. He was globally ranked as the No.4 minimumweight boxer. Following two consecutive defeats in 2021 and 2022 at the hands of Rene Mark Cuarto, Taduran showcased a powerful resurgence, securing five consecutive victories. His notable wins during this period included two triumphs over Ginjiro Shigeoka and a decisive win against Christian Balunan.
Gustavo Perez Alvarez’s Career Highlights
Challenger Gustavo Perez Alvarez stepped into this bout with an official record of 16 wins and 1 loss, with 5 of his victories coming via knockout. Although he was ranked No.25 in the light flyweight division, he was ready to contest for the minimumweight title. Alvarez’s sole professional defeat occurred in 2022 against Anthony Olascuaga. Since that setback, he had built an impressive winning streak of eight fights, with his most recent victories over Jose Javier Torres Aispuro and Kevin Vivas.
Fight Outcome
The championship bout concluded dramatically in the seventh round when Pedro Taduran defeated Gustavo Perez Alvarez via knockout at 1 minute and 34 seconds into the round.
