Taduran Defends IBF Title in Albuquerque
Pedro Taduran faces Brandon Moreno in a 12-round IBF minimumweight title defense in Albuquerque, New Mexico this weekend.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Boxing
Pedro Taduran held a face-to-face presser with Brandon Moreno in Albuquerque, New Mexico, ahead of his fourth IBF minimumweight title defense. The 12-round fight is scheduled for this weekend on a card put up by Salita Promotions of Brooklyn, New York.
Why it matters
The bout gives Taduran a chance to extend his title reign in a fight he enters as the heavy favorite. The matchup was assembled late after earlier plans in Manila and Madrid did not materialize, and Carl Peñalosa could not secure a US visa.
Taduran's record stands at 20-4-1 with 14 knockouts, while Moreno is unbeaten at 16-0-0 with five knockouts. The scheduled bout is 12 rounds, and Taduran's last fight was a stoppage win over Moreno in California seven months ago.
The players
Pedro Taduran
Filipino boxer who holds the IBF minimumweight title and is defending it for the fourth time.
Brandon Moreno
Mexican mixed martial arts and boxing fighter who is the IBF's fourth-ranked minimumweight contender.
Salita Promotions
Boxing promotion company based in Brooklyn, New York, that put together the card for this fight.
The details
Taduran's team arrived in Albuquerque on Wednesday after setting up camp in Las Vegas. Sean Gibbons made a last-minute move to include Taduran on the weekend's show, and Jimenez and Ancajas stepped in after Carl Peñalosa could not secure a US visa.
Timeline
Seven months ago: Taduran stopped Brandon Moreno in California.
Wednesday: Taduran's team arrived in Albuquerque from Las Vegas.
Thursday: Taduran and Moreno held a face-to-face presser in Albuquerque.
This weekend: The 12-round fight takes place in Albuquerque.
Season Trajectory
Taduran's rematch with Moreno follows his seven-month-old stoppage win in California, a result that set up this fourth title defense. The bout continues his run as IBF minimumweight champion in a division where he is the heavy favorite.
Taduran's fight is the main event of the weekend card, and a win would keep the IBF minimumweight belt in his hands for a fourth defense. Fans planning to watch can check local listings for the Albuquerque broadcast.
The takeaway
Taduran enters as the favorite, but the late venue and opponent changes show how quickly title fights can shift. Watch for the official result to see whether his stoppage win over Moreno holds.
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