International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran of the Philippines will have to wait for his dream unification fight. Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo has decided to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight titles against another Filipino, Joey Canoy.
Taduran had been hoping to face Collazo in a unification bout to determine the undisputed champion in the division. However, those plans have been put on hold as Collazo opted for a different opponent.
The decision comes as a disappointment for Taduran, who has been eager to prove himself against the top fighters in the weight class. A unification fight with Collazo would have been a major step in his career.
For now, Taduran will have to focus on other opportunities while Collazo and Canoy prepare for their showdown. The boxing community will be watching closely to see how the minimumweight division unfolds.
