Tomoki Kameda

Tomoki Kameda
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Real name Tomoki Kameda
Nickname(s) Spanish: El Mexicanito (The Little Mexican)
Japanese: Kameda-ke Saishū Heiki (The Ultimate Weapon of the Kamedas)[1]
Weight(s) Super Bantamweight
Bantamweight
Height 5 ft 7 in (171 cm)
Reach 66 in (168 cm)
Nationality Japanese
Born (1991-07-12) July 12, 1991
Osaka, Japan
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 37
Wins 35
Wins by KO 20
Losses 2
Draws 0
No contests 0

Tomoki Kameda (born July 12, 1991) is a Japanese professional boxer who fights in the Super Bantamweight division.[2] He is a former WBO Bantamweight Champion.[3]

Personal life

Tomoki Kameda grew up in a tough area of Osaka, Japan.[4] Tomoki is the brother of Kōki Kameda and Daiki Kameda.[5][6] Their father, Shiro, dreamt that all three sons would grow up to win world titles in boxing.[4][7]

At the age of 15, Tomoki Kameda relocated to Mexico in order to learn from Mexican boxing experts.[8]

Nickname

His early nickname in Japan was Kameda-ke Saishū Heiki (亀田家最終兵器). It denotes "The Ultimate Weapon of the Kamedas".[1] He later gained a Spanish nickname El Mexicanito which translates to "The Little Mexican", since he also trains and fights out of Mexico. He has started to earn the respect of Mexican boxing fans, due to his very aggressive style of fighting.[9]

Amateur career

Kameda had been training for the Beijing Olympics and ran his record to 35-1-1 in Japan.[10] After his move to Mexico, he competed in the Guantes de Oro de México. However, he was too young to participate at the Olympic qualifiers. Instead of waiting, Kameda chose to turn pro.[11]

Professional career

Like fellow Japanese boxers Shoky Sakai, and Masamichi Nozaki, Kameda trains and sometimes fights out of Mexico.[12]

At seventeen years old in Distrito Federal, Mexico, Kameda won his pro debut against Alejandro Moreno.[13] Kameda knocked out veteran Jesus Periban in the third round of their bout.[14] On the Televisa undercard of Mexican, Saul "El Canelo" Alvarez vs. Luciano Leonel Cuello of Argentina, he won the vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental Super Bantamweight title with a unanimous decision against Arturo Camargo.[15][16]

In August 2013, Kameda fought for the first time outside of his native and adopted countries when he faced 118-pound WBO world champion Paulus Ambunda in Cebu, Philippines. Kameda pounded Ambunda with body shots and dominated the 12-round fight, winning a unanimous decision to become the third Kameda brother to earn a world title. When brother Daiki beat Rodrigo Guerrero in September 2013 to become a world champion at 115 pounds, the Kamedas became the first trio of siblings to ever hold titles simultaneously.[4]

After three successful defenses, Kameda scheduled a unification bout with WBA (Regular) champion Jamie McDonnell, but after the WBO refused to sanction the bout, Kameda vacated the WBO title to fight McDonnell.[17] Kameda lost to McDonnell on May 9, 2015 in a fight for the WBA (Regular) title.[18] Kameda then lost to McDonnell in a rematch on September 6, 2015.[19]

Professional record

Professional record summary
37 fights 35 wins 2 losses
By knockout 20 0
By decision 15 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
38 N/A N/A Spain Abigail Medina N/A - (12) Nov 12, 2018 Japan Korakuen Hall, Tokyo For interim WBC Super Bantamweight title.
37 Win 35–2 Mexico Daniel Noriega UD 10 May 5, 2018 Japan Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
36 Win 34–2 Mexico Iván Morales UD 10 Jul 10, 2017 Japan Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
35 Win 33–2 Thailand Mike Rawatchai UD 10 Mar 10, 2017 Japan Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
34 Win 32–2 Mexico Edgar Martinez KO 1 (10), 1:17 October 15, 2016 Mexico Gimnasio G2, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
33 Loss31–2United Kingdom Jamie McDonnell UD12September 6, 2015United States American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas For WBA (Regular) Bantamweight title.
32 Loss31–1United Kingdom Jamie McDonnell UD12May 9, 2015United States State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas For WBA (Regular) Bantamweight title.
31 Win31–0Mexico Alejandro Hernández SD12November 1, 2014United States UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois Retained WBO Bantamweight title.
30 Win30–0Thailand Pungluang Sor Singyu KO7 (12), 1:35July 12, 2014United States MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada Retained WBO Bantamweight title.
29 Win29–0Namibia Immanuel Naidjala UD12December 3, 2013Japan Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Osaka Retained WBO Bantamweight title.
28 Win28–0Namibia Paulus Ambunda UD12August 1, 2013Philippines Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu Won WBO Bantamweight title.
27 Win27–0Indonesia Nouldy Manakane KO6 (10), 0:36March 9, 2013Japan Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Kanagawa
26 Win26–0Philippines Rey Las Pinas KO4 (10), 1:23December 4, 2012Japan Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Osaka
25 Win25–0Mexico Javier Franco TKO5 (10), 1:18October 27, 2012Mexico Centro Internacional de Convenciones, Chetumal, Quintana Roo
24 Win24–0Philippines Monico Laurente UD10August 19, 2012Japan Sun Messe Kagawa, Takamatsu, Kagawa
23 Win23–0Mexico Jairo Hernandez RTD10 (12), 3:00April 26, 2012Mexico Centro Bancomer, Mexico City, Distrito Federal Won vacant WBC Silver Bantamweight title.
22 Win22–0Mexico Eduardo García KO7 (10), 1:23December 7, 2011Japan Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka
21 Win21–0Mexico Jesús Ceja TKO7 (10), 1:06October 15, 2011Mexico Centro Internacional, Chetumal, Quintana Roo
20 Win20–0Philippines Dandy Toei UD10July 8, 2011Japan Kyuden Gym, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Retained WBC Youth World Bantamweight title.
19 Win19–0Philippines Nathan Bolcio UD10May 7, 2011Japan Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka
18 Win18–0Mexico Germán Meraz UD12February 19, 2011Mexico Discothèque Collage, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Won NABF Bantamweight title.
17 Win17–0Thailand Pichitchai Twins Gym KO3 (10), 2:12December 26, 2010Japan Super Arena, Saitama, Saitama Retained WBC Youth World Bantamweight title.
16 Win16–0Belgium Stephane Jamoye SD10August 28, 2010Mexico Mazatlán, Sinaloa Won WBC Youth World Bantamweight title.
15 Win15–0Mexico Arturo Camargo UD10July 10, 2010Mexico Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Jalisco Won WBC Youth Intercontinental Super Bantamweight title.
14 Win14–0Mexico Javier Rodríguez UD10May 29, 2010Mexico Arena Tecate, Guadalajara, Jalisco Won WBC Youth Intercontinental Bantamweight title.
13 Win13–0Mexico Narciso Lara TKO3 (10), 1:36April 30, 2010Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Sinaloa Retained WBC FECARBOX Bantamweight title.
12 Win12–0Mexico Rodolfo Garay KO3 (10), 1:53January 16, 2010Mexico Auditorio Centenario, Gómez Palacio, Durango Won WBC FECARBOX Bantamweight title.
11 Win11–0Nicaragua Marlon Márquez UD10November 27, 2009Japan Edogawa Sports Center, Tokyo
10 Win10–0Mexico Jesus Periban TKO3 (8), 2:00September 5, 2009Japan Differ Ariake Arena, Tokyo
9 Win9–0Mexico Marco Antonio Chable TKO4 (6), 0:46August 6, 2009Mexico Woda Night Club, Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City
8 Win8–0Mexico Alejandro Dotor TKO3 (6), 2:08June 26, 2009Mexico Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico
7 Win7–0Japan Tatsuhiro Kumobayashi TKO4 (6), 0:42May 30, 2009Japan Edogawa Sports Center, Tokyo
6 Win6–0Mexico Alain Lopez UD4April 11, 2009Mexico Gimnasio Niños Héroes, Tepic, Nayarit
5 Win5–0Mexico Andres Torres TKO2 (4), 1:38March 14, 2009Mexico Auditorio Centenario, Torreón, Coahuila de Zaragoza
4 Win4–0Mexico Arturo Delgado TKO2 (4), 2:14February 6, 2009Mexico Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico
3 Win3–0Mexico Juan Carlos Olvera TKO3 (4), 0:36March 28, 2009Mexico Arena San Juan de Pantitlan, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico
2 Win2–0Mexico Adrian Ramirez KO2 (4), 1:33December 8, 2008Japan South Gym, Oyama, Tochigi
1 Win1–0Mexico Alejandro Moreno KO2 (4), 2:08November 21, 2008Mexico Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico Professional debut.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "TBS『WBO世界バンタム級タイトルマッチ』" (in Japanese). Tokyo Broadcasting System Television. 2013. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
  2. ↑ Wainwright, Anson (2012-10-17). "Tomoki Kameda: "Becoming a world champion in Mexico is my dream."". Max Boxing. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  3. ↑ Results: Tomoki Kameda captures WBO bantamweight title in Philippines
  4. 1 2 3 http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/tomoki-kameda
  5. ↑ Gonzalez, Jhonny (2010-04-16). "Tomoki Kameda youngest brother in a talented Boxing family". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
  6. ↑ Mulei, Alessandro (2010-02-07). "Daiki Kameda with his brother Tomoki". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
  7. ↑ http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/brothers-arms-boxing-tomoki-kameda-s-family-business-and-business-good
  8. ↑ http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/have-fist-will-travel-tomoki-kameda-leaves-his-native-japan-build-his-career-hard-knock-mexican
  9. ↑ Gómez, Alfredo Jaime (2010-07-07). "Tomoki is earning a following in Mexico". OEM. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
  10. ↑ http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/new-faces-tomoki-kameda-77541
  11. ↑ Adachi, Hisao (2007-08-04). "Tomoki wins in the Amateurs". Notifight. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
  12. ↑ http://www.boxingscene.com/daniel-evangelista-shoky-sakai-ready-impress--39286
  13. ↑ Luevanos, Fernando (2008-01-18). "Tomoki's Pro Debut". Boxrec. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
  14. ↑ http://www.badlefthook.com/2009/9/6/1018970/tomoki-kameda-youngest-of-the
  15. ↑ http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=29047
  16. ↑ http://www.informador.com.mx/deportes/2010/217035/6/tomoki-kameda-gana-titulo-intercontinental.htm
  17. ↑ "Tomoki Kameda vacates WBO title". Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  18. ↑ http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/kameda-vs-mcdonnell
  19. ↑ "Jamie McDonnell Earns Repeat Win Over Tomoki Kameda". Retrieved 6 September 2015.
Achievements
Preceded by
Paulus Ambunda		 WBO Bantamweight Champion
August 1, 2013 – April 23, 2015
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Pungluang Sor Singyu
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