Pedro Taduran 104.6, Daniel Valladares 103.8 in México

Taduran and Valladares make weight.

Filipino IBF World Champion Pedro Taduran weighed-in at 104.6 lbs., while his Mexican challenger Daniel “Cejitas” Valladares made 103.8 pounds ahead of their clash for the IBF Minimumweight World Title tomorrow in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico.

Both men looked in high spirits and top shape for the important battle promoted by Zanfer, set to be broadcast live in Mexico on TV Azteca 7 La Casa del Boxeo, and in Latin America on ESPN Knock Out.

Taduran looks strong and happy flanked by cute Cerveza Tecate Mexican models

For this world title rumble, the Mexican challenger Valladares has come down to the 105 lbs weight class from the 108 pound division. He has normally fought at 108 pounds or above, scoring telling wins for which has earned the IBF # 1 rank at 108.

But in order to challenge the Taduran, Valladares had reduce in weight to 105. The last time he was near 105 was five years ago.

Mexican challenger Daniel “Cejitas” Valladares after making weight

Last September, Valladares was at 108 pounds when he stopped Filipino Christian Araneta; and in his last win eight weeks ago, Valladares was at 110 pounds. Today 103.8 lbs.

In contrast, Taduran, 23, is in his perfect combat weight

Will shedding those pounds affect the Mexican? That remains to be seen as local fans can’t wait for the sound of the first bell.

May the Best Man Win.

The Pinoy champ born in Albay Province looked cheerful during the weigh-in ceremony

Officials for the rumble are: supervisor Aaron Kizer of the USA. Referee in charge is Wes Welton of Phoenix, Arizona. IBF Judges are John Basile of New York, Ellis Johnson of Texas and California’s Mr. J. Davis.

Photos courtesy of Zanfer Promotions

The author Carlos Costa of Panama is a veteran boxing reporter living in Asia since 1991. Carlos can be reached at carlos512@hotmail.com and whatsapp +639184538152.