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Balunan shows grace in defeat after losing to champion Taduran

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bloodied but unbroken, Cebuano world title challenger Christian “Punchchan” Balunan showed what true grace in defeat looks like as he bowed to reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran on Sunday night in Manila. The 25-year-old native of Consolacion, Cebu, who trains under Villamor Boxing Gym and PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions, lost by unanimous decision. Yet, his toughness, courage…

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Balunan shows grace in defeat after losing to champion Taduran

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bloodied but unbroken, Cebuano world title challenger Christian “Punchchan” Balunan showed what true grace in defeat looks like as he bowed to reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran on Sunday night in Manila. The 25-year-old native of Consolacion, Cebu, who trains under Villamor Boxing Gym and PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions, lost by unanimous decision. Yet, his toughness, courage…

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Inquirer broke the news in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
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