Tomoki Kameda

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]

Tomoki Kameda
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Real nameTomoki 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
Height5 ft 7 1⁄2 in (171 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
NationalityJapanese
Born (1991-07-12) July 12, 1991
Osaka, Japan
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins36
Wins by KO20
Losses3
Draws0
No contests0

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
39 fights 36 wins 3 losses
By knockout 20 0
By decision 16 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
39 Loss 36–3 Rey Vargas UD 12 Jul 13, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park , Carson, California For WBC Super Bantamweight title.
38 Win 36–2 Abigail Medina UD 12 Nov 12, 2018 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo Won WBC Interim Super Bantamweight title.
37 Win 35–2 Daniel Noriega UD 10 May 5, 2018 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
36 Win 34–2 Iván Morales UD 10 Jul 10, 2017 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
35 Win 33–2 Mike Rawatchai UD 10 Mar 10, 2017 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
34 Win 32–2 Edgar Martinez KO 1 (10), 1:17 October 15, 2016 Gimnasio G2, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
33 Loss31–2 Jamie McDonnell UD12September 6, 2015 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas For WBA (Regular) Bantamweight title.
32 Loss31–1 Jamie McDonnell UD12May 9, 2015 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas For WBA (Regular) Bantamweight title.
31 Win31–0 Alejandro Hernández SD12November 1, 2014 Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, Illinois Retained WBO Bantamweight title.
30 Win30–0 Pungluang Sor Singyu TKO7 (12), 1:35July 12, 2014 MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada Retained WBO Bantamweight title.
29 Win29–0 Immanuel Naidjala UD12December 3, 2013 Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka Retained WBO Bantamweight title.
28 Win28–0 Paulus Ambunda UD12August 1, 2013 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu Won WBO Bantamweight title.
27 Win27–0 Nouldy Manakane KO6 (10), 0:36March 9, 2013 Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Kanagawa
26 Win26–0 Rey Las Pinas KO4 (10), 1:23December 4, 2012 Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Osaka
25 Win25–0 Javier Franco TKO5 (10), 1:18October 27, 2012 Centro Internacional de Convenciones, Chetumal, Quintana Roo
24 Win24–0 Monico Laurente UD10August 19, 2012 Sun Messe Kagawa, Takamatsu, Kagawa
23 Win23–0 Jairo Hernandez RTD10 (12), 3:00April 26, 2012 Centro Bancomer, Mexico City, Distrito Federal Won vacant WBC Silver Bantamweight title.
22 Win22–0 Eduardo García KO7 (10), 1:23December 7, 2011 Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka
21 Win21–0 Jesús Ceja TKO7 (10), 1:06October 15, 2011 Centro Internacional, Chetumal, Quintana Roo
20 Win20–0 Dandy Toei UD10July 8, 2011 Kyuden Gym, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Retained WBC Youth World Bantamweight title.
19 Win19–0 Nathan Bolcio UD10May 7, 2011 Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka
18 Win18–0 Germán Meraz UD12February 19, 2011 Discothèque Collage, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Won NABF Bantamweight title.
17 Win17–0 Pichitchai Twins Gym KO3 (10), 2:12December 26, 2010 Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Saitama Retained WBC Youth World Bantamweight title.
16 Win16–0 Stephane Jamoye SD10August 28, 2010 Lobo Dome, Mazatlán, Sinaloa Won WBC Youth World Bantamweight title.
15 Win15–0 Arturo Camargo UD10July 10, 2010 Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Jalisco Won WBC Youth Intercontinental Super Bantamweight title.
14 Win14–0 Javier Rodríguez UD10May 29, 2010 Arena Tecate, Guadalajara, Jalisco Won WBC Youth Intercontinental Bantamweight title.
13 Win13–0 Narciso Lara TKO3 (10), 1:36April 30, 2010 Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Sinaloa Retained WBC FECARBOX Bantamweight title.
12 Win12–0 Rodolfo Garay KO3 (10), 1:53January 16, 2010 Auditorio Centenario, Gómez Palacio, Durango Won WBC FECARBOX Bantamweight title.
11 Win11–0 Marlon Márquez UD10November 27, 2009 Edogawa Sports Center, Tokyo
10 Win10–0 Jesus Periban TKO3 (8), 2:00September 5, 2009 Differ Ariake Arena, Tokyo
9 Win9–0 Marco Antonio Chable TKO4 (6), 0:46August 6, 2009 Woda Night Club, Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City
8 Win8–0 Alejandro Dotor TKO3 (6), 2:08June 26, 2009 Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico
7 Win7–0 Tatsuhiro Kumobayashi TKO4 (6), 0:42May 30, 2009 Edogawa Sports Center, Tokyo
6 Win6–0 Alain Lopez UD4April 11, 2009 Gimnasio Niños Héroes, Tepic, Nayarit
5 Win5–0 Andres Torres TKO2 (4), 1:38March 14, 2009 Auditorio Centenario, Torreón, Coahuila de Zaragoza
4 Win4–0 Arturo Delgado TKO2 (4), 2:14February 6, 2009 Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico
3 Win3–0 Juan Carlos Olvera TKO3 (4), 0:36March 28, 2009 Arena San Juan de Pantitlan, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico
2 Win2–0 Adrian Ramirez KO2 (4), 1:33December 8, 2008 South Gym, Oyama, Tochigi
1 Win1–0 Alejandro Moreno KO2 (4), 2:08November 21, 2008 Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico Professional debut.

See also

References
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Achievements
Preceded by
Paulus Ambunda		 WBO bantamweight champion
August 1, 2013 – April 23, 2015
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Pungluang Sor Singyu
Vacant
Title last held by
Julio Ceja		 WBC super bantamweight champion
Interim Title
November 12, 2018 – July 13, 2019
Lost bid for undisputed WBC title		 Vacant
Title next held by
Status changed
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