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
Statistics
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 ^1⁄2 in (171 cm)
Reach	67 in (170 cm)
Nationality	Japanese
Born	July 12, 1991 Osaka, Japan
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	39
Wins	36
Wins by KO	20
Losses	3
Draws	0
No contests	0

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	Loss	31–2	Jamie McDonnell	UD	12	September 6, 2015	American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas	For WBA (Regular) Bantamweight title.
32	Loss	31–1	Jamie McDonnell	UD	12	May 9, 2015	State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas	For WBA (Regular) Bantamweight title.
31	Win	31–0	Alejandro Hernández	SD	12	November 1, 2014	Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, Illinois	Retained WBO Bantamweight title.
30	Win	30–0	Pungluang Sor Singyu	TKO	7 (12), 1:35	July 12, 2014	MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada	Retained WBO Bantamweight title.
29	Win	29–0	Immanuel Naidjala	UD	12	December 3, 2013	Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka	Retained WBO Bantamweight title.
28	Win	28–0	Paulus Ambunda	UD	12	August 1, 2013	Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu	Won WBO Bantamweight title.
27	Win	27–0	Nouldy Manakane	KO	6 (10), 0:36	March 9, 2013	Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Kanagawa
26	Win	26–0	Rey Las Pinas	KO	4 (10), 1:23	December 4, 2012	Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Osaka
25	Win	25–0	Javier Franco	TKO	5 (10), 1:18	October 27, 2012	Centro Internacional de Convenciones, Chetumal, Quintana Roo
24	Win	24–0	Monico Laurente	UD	10	August 19, 2012	Sun Messe Kagawa, Takamatsu, Kagawa
23	Win	23–0	Jairo Hernandez	RTD	10 (12), 3:00	April 26, 2012	Centro Bancomer, Mexico City, Distrito Federal	Won vacant WBC Silver Bantamweight title.
22	Win	22–0	Eduardo García	KO	7 (10), 1:23	December 7, 2011	Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka
21	Win	21–0	Jesús Ceja	TKO	7 (10), 1:06	October 15, 2011	Centro Internacional, Chetumal, Quintana Roo
20	Win	20–0	Dandy Toei	UD	10	July 8, 2011	Kyuden Gym, Fukuoka, Fukuoka	Retained WBC Youth World Bantamweight title.
19	Win	19–0	Nathan Bolcio	UD	10	May 7, 2011	Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka
18	Win	18–0	Germán Meraz	UD	12	February 19, 2011	Discothèque Collage, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco	Won NABF Bantamweight title.
17	Win	17–0	Pichitchai Twins Gym	KO	3 (10), 2:12	December 26, 2010	Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Saitama	Retained WBC Youth World Bantamweight title.
16	Win	16–0	Stephane Jamoye	SD	10	August 28, 2010	Lobo Dome, Mazatlán, Sinaloa	Won WBC Youth World Bantamweight title.
15	Win	15–0	Arturo Camargo	UD	10	July 10, 2010	Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Jalisco	Won WBC Youth Intercontinental Super Bantamweight title.
14	Win	14–0	Javier Rodríguez	UD	10	May 29, 2010	Arena Tecate, Guadalajara, Jalisco	Won WBC Youth Intercontinental Bantamweight title.
13	Win	13–0	Narciso Lara	TKO	3 (10), 1:36	April 30, 2010	Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Sinaloa	Retained WBC FECARBOX Bantamweight title.
12	Win	12–0	Rodolfo Garay	KO	3 (10), 1:53	January 16, 2010	Auditorio Centenario, Gómez Palacio, Durango	Won WBC FECARBOX Bantamweight title.
11	Win	11–0	Marlon Márquez	UD	10	November 27, 2009	Edogawa Sports Center, Tokyo
10	Win	10–0	Jesus Periban	TKO	3 (8), 2:00	September 5, 2009	Differ Ariake Arena, Tokyo
9	Win	9–0	Marco Antonio Chable	TKO	4 (6), 0:46	August 6, 2009	Woda Night Club, Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City
8	Win	8–0	Alejandro Dotor	TKO	3 (6), 2:08	June 26, 2009	Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico
7	Win	7–0	Tatsuhiro Kumobayashi	TKO	4 (6), 0:42	May 30, 2009	Edogawa Sports Center, Tokyo
6	Win	6–0	Alain Lopez	UD	4	April 11, 2009	Gimnasio Niños Héroes, Tepic, Nayarit
5	Win	5–0	Andres Torres	TKO	2 (4), 1:38	March 14, 2009	Auditorio Centenario, Torreón, Coahuila de Zaragoza
4	Win	4–0	Arturo Delgado	TKO	2 (4), 2:14	February 6, 2009	Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico
3	Win	3–0	Juan Carlos Olvera	TKO	3 (4), 0:36	March 28, 2009	Arena San Juan de Pantitlan, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico
2	Win	2–0	Adrian Ramirez	KO	2 (4), 1:33	December 8, 2008	South Gym, Oyama, Tochigi
1	Win	1–0	Alejandro Moreno	KO	2 (4), 2:08	November 21, 2008	Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico	Professional debut.

See also

• List of bantamweight boxing champions
• List of Japanese boxing world champions
• Notable boxing families
• Boxing in Japan

References

1. "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. Christ, Scott (Aug 1, 2013). "Tomoki adds another world title to Kameda legacy". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved Oct 23, 2019.
4. "Tomoki Kameda - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News". PBC Boxing. Retrieved Oct 23, 2019.
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. Bracelin, Jason. "Brothers in arms: Boxing is Tomoki Kameda's family business—and business is good". PBC Boxing. Retrieved Oct 23, 2019.
8. Bracelin, Jason. "Have fist, will travel: Tomoki Kameda leaves his native Japan to build his career in the hard-knock Mexican ranks". PBC Boxing. Retrieved Oct 23, 2019.
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11. Adachi, Hisao (2007-08-04). "Tomoki wins in the Amateurs". Notifight. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
12. "Daniel Evangelista, Shoky Sakai are Ready To Impress". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved Oct 23, 2019.
13. Luevanos, Fernando (2008-01-18). "Tomoki's Pro Debut". Boxrec. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
14. Nelson, Chris (Sep 6, 2009). "Tomoki Kameda (youngest of the three Kameda brothers) knocks out Jesus Periban in the third round..." Bad Left Hook. Retrieved Oct 23, 2019.
15. "Kameda vs Camargo on The Alvarez-Cuello Card". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved Oct 23, 2019.
16. "Tomoki Kameda gana título Intercontinental". El Informador :: Noticias de Jalisco, México, Deportes & Entretenimiento. Retrieved Oct 23, 2019.
17. "Tomoki Kameda vacates WBO title". Retrieved 23 April 2015.
18. "Kameda vs McDonnell Results & Highlights | May 9, 2015". PBC Boxing. Retrieved Oct 23, 2019.
19. "Jamie McDonnell Earns Repeat Win Over Tomoki Kameda". Retrieved 6 September 2015.

External links

• Tomoki Kameda on Twitter
• Boxing record for Tomoki Kameda from BoxRec
• Profile of Tomoki Kameda from Premier Boxing Champions website