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 fights41
Wins38
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] He is fluent in Spanish.[9]

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.[10]

Amateur career

Kameda had been training for the Beijing Olympics and ran his record to 35-1-1 in Japan.[11] 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.[12]

Professional career

Like fellow Japanese boxers Shoky Sakai, and Masamichi Nozaki, Kameda trains and sometimes fights out of Mexico.[13]

Kameda vs. Moreno

At seventeen years old in Distrito Federal, Mexico, Kameda won his pro debut against Alejandro Moreno.[14]

Kameda vs. Periban

Kameda knocked out veteran Jesus Periban in the third round of their bout.[15]

Kameda vs. Camargo

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.[16][17]

Kameda vs. Ambunda

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]

Kameda vs. McDonnell

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.[18] Kameda lost to McDonnell on May 9, 2015 in a fight for the WBA (Regular) title.[19]

Kameda vs. McDonnell II

Kameda then lost to McDonnell in a rematch on September 6, 2015.[20]

Kameda vs. Medina

On November 12, 2019, Kameda fought WBC #1 Abigail Medina for the vacant WBC interim super bantamweight title. Kameda won the fight via unanimous decision, winning convincingly on all three scorecards, 117-111, 117-11 and 116-112.[21]

Kameda vs. Vargas

In his next fight Kameda challenged WBC super bantamweight champion Rey Vargas for his belt. Kameda lost the bout convincingly via unanimous decision, losing 110-117 on all three scorecards.[22]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
41 fights 38 wins 3 losses
By knockout 20 0
By decision 18 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
41 Win 38–3 Yonfrez Parejo UD 12 Dec 11, 2021 Centro de Usos Múltiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
40 Win 37–3 Hironori Miyake UD 8 May 22, 2021 176BOX, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan
39 Loss 36–3 Rey Vargas UD 12 Jul 13, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park , Carson, California, U.S. For WBC super bantamweight title
38 Win 36–2 Abigail Medina UD 12 Nov 12, 2018 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Won WBC interim super bantamweight title
37 Win 35–2 Daniel Noriega UD 10 May 5, 2018 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
36 Win 34–2 Iván Morales UD 10 Jul 10, 2017 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
35 Win 33–2 Mike Rawatchai UD 10 Mar 10, 2017 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
34 Win 32–2 Edgar Martinez KO 1 (10), 1:17 Oct 15, 2016 Gimnasio G2, Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico
33 Loss31–2 Jamie McDonnell UD 12 Sep 6, 2015 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. For WBA (Regular) bantamweight title
32 Loss31–1 Jamie McDonnell UD 12May 9, 2015 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S. For WBA (Regular) bantamweight title
31 Win31–0 Alejandro Hernández SD 12Nov 1, 2014 Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained WBO bantamweight title
30 Win30–0 Pungluang Sor Singyu TKO 7 (12), 1:35Jul 12, 2014 MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBO bantamweight title
29 Win29–0 Immanuel Naidjala UD 12Dec 3, 2013 Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan Retained WBO bantamweight title
28 Win28–0 Paulus Ambunda UD 12Aug 1, 2013 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines Won WBO bantamweight title
27 Win27–0 Nouldy Manakane KO 6 (10), 0:36Mar 9, 2013 Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
26 Win26–0 Rey Las Pinas KO 4 (10), 1:23Dec 4, 2012 Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
25 Win25–0 Javier Franco TKO 5 (10), 1:18Oct 27, 2012 Centro Internacional de Convenciones, Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
24 Win24–0 Monico Laurente UD 10Aug 19, 2012 Sun Messe Kagawa, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
23 Win23–0 Jairo Hernandez RTD 10 (12), 3:00Apr 26, 2012 Centro Bancomer, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Won vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title
22 Win22–0 Eduardo García KO 7 (10), 1:23Dec 7, 2011 Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
21 Win21–0 Jesús Ceja TKO 7 (10), 1:06Oct 15, 2011 Centro Internacional, Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
20 Win20–0 Dandy Toei UD 10Jul 8, 2011 Kyuden Gym, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan Retained WBC Youth World bantamweight title
19 Win19–0 Nathan Bolcio UD 10May 7, 2011 Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
18 Win18–0 Germán Meraz UD 12Feb 19, 2011 Discothèque Collage, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico Won NABF bantamweight title
17 Win17–0 Pichitchai Twins Gym KO 3 (10), 2:12Dec 26, 2010 Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Saitama, Japan Retained WBC Youth World bantamweight title
16 Win16–0 Stephane Jamoye SD 10Aug 28, 2010 Lobo Dome, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico Won WBC Youth World bantamweight title
15 Win15–0 Arturo Camargo UD 10Jul 10, 2010 Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Won WBC Youth Intercontinental super bantamweight title
14 Win14–0 Javier Rodríguez UD 10May 29, 2010 Arena Tecate, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Won WBC Youth Intercontinental bantamweight title
13 Win13–0 Narciso Lara TKO 3 (10), 1:36Apr 30, 2010 Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico Retained WBC FECARBOX bantamweight title
12 Win12–0 Rodolfo Garay KO 3 (10), 1:53Jan 16, 2010 Auditorio Centenario, Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico Won WBC FECARBOX bantamweight title
11 Win11–0 Marlon Márquez UD 10Nov 27, 2009 Edogawa Sports Center, Tokyo, Japan
10 Win10–0 Jesus Periban TKO 3 (8), 2:00Sep 5, 2009 Differ Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
9 Win9–0 Marco Antonio Chable TKO 4 (6), 0:46Aug 6, 2009 Woda Night Club, Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City, Mexico
8 Win8–0 Alejandro Dotor TKO 3 (6), 2:08Jun 26, 2009 Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
7 Win7–0 Tatsuhiro Kumobayashi TKO 4 (6), 0:42May 30, 2009 Edogawa Sports Center, Tokyo, Japan
6 Win6–0 Alain Lopez UD 4Apr 11, 2009 Gimnasio Niños Héroes, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
5 Win5–0 Andres Torres TKO 2 (4), 1:38Mar 14, 2009 Auditorio Centenario, Torreón, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico
4 Win4–0 Arturo Delgado TKO 2 (4), 2:14Feb 6, 2009 Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
3 Win3–0 Juan Carlos Olvera TKO 3 (4), 0:36Mar 28, 2009 Arena San Juan de Pantitlan, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico, Mexico
2 Win2–0 Adrian Ramirez KO 2 (4), 1:33Dec 8, 2008 South Gym, Oyama, Tochigi, Japan
1 Win1–0 Alejandro Moreno KO 2 (4), 2:08Nov 21, 2008 Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico

See also

References
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