Pedro Taduran Retains IBF Minimumweight Title

Stops Gustavo Perez Alvarez in 7th Round at Pechanga Resort

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:47am

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Pedro Taduran successfully defended his IBF minimumweight championship with a 7th-round stoppage of challenger Gustavo Perez Alvarez at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California.

Why it matters

Taduran's victory marks his third successful title defense since winning the belt in 2024. The minimumweight division is one of the most competitive weight classes in boxing, making Taduran's reign as champion an impressive accomplishment.

The details

Taduran dominated the fight, landing the more powerful punches and wearing down Perez Alvarez over the course of the bout. In the 7th round, Taduran landed a flurry of unanswered blows, prompting the referee to stop the fight and award Taduran the TKO victory.

  • The fight took place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Temecula, California.

The players

Pedro Taduran

The reigning IBF minimumweight champion, who has held the title since 2024.

Gustavo Perez Alvarez

The challenger who unsuccessfully attempted to capture Taduran's IBF minimumweight title.

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The takeaway

Taduran's dominant performance solidifies his status as one of the top minimumweight fighters in the world and cements his reign as IBF champion. His ability to successfully defend his title against a tough challenger like Perez Alvarez demonstrates his skill and durability at the highest level of the sport.