Tomoki Kameda
“El Mexicanito”RECORD
36 - 3 - 0
KOs
20
One of three brothers to win a world title, 118-pound brawler Tomoki Kameda moved from Japan to Mexico as a teenager to pursue his dream. Read Bio
Next Fight / Jul 13, 2019
Tomoki Kameda vs Rey Vargas
Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
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Tomoki Kameda News
May 9, 2017 /
History, Figueroa Jr. vs Burns, Kameda vs McDonnell, Omar Figueroa Jr., Tomoki Kameda
This Week in Boxing History: May 8-14
This week in boxing history, PBC highlights chapters from two thrilling rivalries, recalls a pair of first-round knockouts and looks back at an action-packed PBC on CBS card.
Sep 6, 2015 /
McDonnell vs Kameda, Tomoki Kameda, Jamie McDonnell
Jamie McDonnell retains world title in rematch with Tomoki Kameda
It was a fresh start for Tomoki Kameda against Jamie McDonnell, but the end result was—painfully—the same.
Sep 5, 2015 /
Marco Antonio Rubio, Anthony Dirrell, Dirrell vs Rubio, McDonnell vs Kameda, Tomoki Kameda, Jamie McDonnell
Anthony Dirrell ready for a brawl with Mexican tough guy Marco Antonio Rubio
Anthony Dirrell wasn’t fighting a sponge, because we all know that sponges are staunch pacifists. Still, the way the other dude in the ring with him soaked up his punishment and just kept on coming suggested some kind of preternatural absorptive powers.
Fights
Tomoki Kameda Fights
LOSS vs Rey Vargas 33-0-0
Jul 13, 2019 • Dignity Health Sports Park , Carson, California, USA
Rey Vargas WINS against Tomoki Kameda by UD in Round 12 of 12
Win vs Abigail Medina 19-3-2
Nov 12, 2018 • Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Abigail Medina by UD in Round 12 of 12
Win vs Daniel Noriega 30-11-1
May 05, 2018 • Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Daniel Noriega by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Ivan Morales 31-2-0
Jul 10, 2017 • Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Ivan Morales by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Pipat Chaiporn 42-9-1
Mar 10, 2017 • Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Pipat Chaiporn by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Edgar Alfredo Martinez 18-13-1
Oct 15, 2016 • Gimnasio G2, Iztapalapa, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Edgar Alfredo Martinez by KO in Round 1 of 10
LOSS vs Jamie McDonnell 30-3-1
Sep 06, 2015 • American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas
Jamie McDonnell WINS against Tomoki Kameda by UD in Round 12 of 12
Loss vs Jamie McDonnell 30-3-1
May 09, 2015 • State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas
Tomoki Kameda LOSES to Jamie McDonnell by UD in Round 12 of 12
Win vs Alejandro Hernandez 28-10-2
Nov 01, 2014 • UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Alejandro Hernandez by SD in Round 12 of 12
Win vs Panya Uthok 46-2-0
Jul 12, 2014 • MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Panya Uthok by KO in Round 7 of 12
Win vs Pungluang Sor Singyu 46-2-0
Jul 12, 2014 • MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Pungluang Sor Singyu by KO in Round 7 of 12
Win vs Immanuel Naidjala 17-0-1
Dec 03, 2013 • Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Immanuel Naidjala by UD in Round 12 of 12
Win vs Paulus Ambunda 20-0-0
Aug 01, 2013 • Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Paulus Ambunda by UD in Round 12 of 12
Win vs Noldi Manakane 24-13-1
Mar 09, 2013 • Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Noldi Manakane by KO in Round 6 of 10
Win vs Nouldy Manakane 24-13-1
Mar 09, 2013 • Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Nouldy Manakane by KO in Round 6 of 10
Win vs Rey Laspinas 17-6-4
Dec 04, 2012 • Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Rey Laspinas by KO in Round 4 of 10
Win vs Javier Franco 18-10-1
Oct 27, 2012 • Centro Internacional de Convenciones , Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Javier Franco by TKO in Round 5 of 10
Win vs Monico Laurente 22-7-0
Aug 19, 2012 • Sun Messe Kagawa, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Monico Laurente by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Jairo Ochoa 8-0-0
Apr 26, 2012 • Expo Bancomer, Santa Fe, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Jairo Ochoa by RTD in Round 10 of 12
Win vs Jairo Hernandez 8-0-0
Apr 26, 2012 • Expo Bancomer, Santa Fe, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Jairo Hernandez by RTD in Round 10 of 12
Win vs Eduardo Garcia 21-6-1
Dec 07, 2011 • Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Eduardo Garcia by KO in Round 7 of 10
Win vs Jesus Ceja 17-11-1
Oct 15, 2011 • Centro Internacional de Convenciones , Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Jesus Ceja by TKO in Round 7 of 10
Win vs Boy Dondee Pumar 8-1-3
Jul 08, 2011 • Kyuden Gym, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Boy Dondee Pumar by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Nathan Bolcio 10-2-1
May 07, 2011 • Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Nathan Bolcio by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs German Meraz 30-17-1
Feb 19, 2011 • Collage Club, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against German Meraz by UD in Round 12 of 12
Win vs Pichitchoke Rodkaew 17-11-0
Dec 26, 2010 • Super Arena, Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Pichitchoke Rodkaew by KO in Round 3 of 10
Win vs Pichitchai Twins Gym 17-11-0
Dec 26, 2010 • Super Arena, Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Pichitchai Twins Gym by KO in Round 3 of 10
WIN vs Stephane Jamoye 18-0-0
Aug 28, 2010 • Lobo Dome, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
Stephane Jamoye LOSES to Tomoki Kameda by SD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Arturo Camargo 23-12-2
Jul 10, 2010 • Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Arturo Camargo by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Javier Armando Rodriguez 6-3-0
May 29, 2010 • Arena Tecate , Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Javier Armando Rodriguez by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Narciso Lara 0-2-1
Apr 30, 2010 • Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Narciso Lara by TKO in Round 3 of 10
Win vs Rodolfo Garay 26-16-1
Jan 16, 2010 • Auditorio Centenario, Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Rodolfo Garay by KO in Round 3 of 10
Win vs Marlon Marquez 11-3-0
Nov 27, 2009 • Edogawa Sports Center, Tokyo, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Marlon Marquez by UD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Jesus Periban 5-17-2
Sep 05, 2009 • Differ Ariake, Tokyo, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Jesus Periban by TKO in Round 3 of 8
Win vs Marco Antonio Chable 4-2-1
Aug 06, 2009 • Woda Night Club , Lomas de Sotelo, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Marco Antonio Chable by TKO in Round 4 of 6
Win vs Alejandro Dotor 0-4-0
Jun 26, 2009 • Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, México, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Alejandro Dotor by TKO in Round 3 of 6
Win vs Tatsuhiro Kumobayashi 5-1-0
May 30, 2009 • Edogawa Sports Center, Tokyo, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Tatsuhiro Kumobayashi by TKO in Round 4 of 6
Win vs Alain Lopez 1-2-0
Apr 11, 2009 • Gimnasio Niños Héroes, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Alain Lopez by UD in Round 4 of 4
Win vs Andres Torres 0-0-0
Mar 14, 2009 • Auditorio Centenario, Torreon, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Andres Torres by TKO in Round 2 of 4
Win vs Arturo Delgado 3-3-0
Feb 06, 2009 • Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, México, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Arturo Delgado by TKO in Round 2 of 4
Win vs Juan Carlos Olvera 10-4-0
Jan 24, 2009 • Arena San Juan de Pantitlan, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, México, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Juan Carlos Olvera by TKO in Round 3 of 4
Win vs Adrian Ramirez 0-2-1
Dec 08, 2008 • South Gym, Oyama, Tochigi, Japan
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Adrian Ramirez by KO in Round 2 of 4
Win vs Alejandro Moreno 0-0-0
Nov 21, 2008 • Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, México, Mexico
Tomoki Kameda WINS against Alejandro Moreno by KO in Round 2 of 4
Stats
Tomoki Kameda “El Mexicanito”
- WINS 36
- LOSSES 3
- DRAWS 0
- KOs 20
Weight 117.8 lbs (53.18 kg)
Height 5'7½" (1.71 m)
Reach 67" (170 cm)
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Born
July 12, 1991 -
Age
29 -
Country
Japan -
Born in
Osaka, Osaka -
Trains in
Tokyo
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Stance
Orthodox -
Rounds Boxed
279 -
KO Percentage
51.28% -
Boxing Hero
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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Tomoki Kameda Bio
Tomoki Kameda followed in the footsteps of older brothers Koki and Daiki in becoming a professional boxer, except he left their native Japan at age 15 to live and train in Mexico. “El Mexicanito” won a 118-pound world title in 2013, helping the Kameda brothers become the first trio of siblings to simultaneously hold world championships.
Kameda grew up in a tough area of Osaka, Japan, along with his older brothers, Koki and Daiki. Their father, Shiro, dreamt that all three sons would grow up to win world titles in boxing.
Tomoki Kameda’s early nickname in Japan, where he went 35-1-1 as an amateur, was “Kameda-ke Saishū Heiki,” which translates to “The Ultimate Weapon of the Kamedas.”
After the Japan Boxing Commission indefinitely banned Shiro Kameda for threatening officials in 2007, Tomoki left home at age 15 to live and train in Mexico.
The rise of ‘El Mexicanito’
Tomoki Kameda wanted to compete in the 2008 Olympics, but he was too young to participate, so he chose to begin his professional career.
He made his pro debut in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico, in November 2008, at the age of 17, gaining a second-round knockout of Alejandro Moreno. Kameda quickly built up his record fighting solely in Mexico and Japan, going 9-0 in 2009 alone.
Employing an aggressive style favored by so many admired Mexican fighters, Kameda earned the nickname “El Mexicanito” (“The Little Mexican”) in his adopted homeland.
After winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Mexican veteran Arturo Camargo in July 2010, Kameda fought undefeated Belgian contender Stephane Jamoye in August, and won their 10-round fight by split decision.
Kameda continued to build on his perfect record with five wins in 2011 and four more in 2012, again fighting in either Mexico or Japan.
Winning: A family tradition
In August 2013, Kameda fought for the first time outside of his native and adopted countries when he faced 118-pound 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. (Oldest brother Koki, who has won titles in three weight divisions, was a 118-pound champion from December 2010 through December 2013.)
Coming to America
Kameda fought for the first time in the United States in July 2014, when he defended his title against Pungluang Sor Singyu at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Kameda was impressive in his U.S. debut as he gained a seventh-round KO.
Kameda stayed in the States for his next fight, against Alejandro Hernandez at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion in November 2014.
Kameda dominated the first half of the fight before Hernandez rallied in the latter rounds, but Kameda won the 12-round bout to retain his title and push his record to 31-0.
No longer perfect
Kameda made his Premier Boxing Champions debut in a fight against British 118-pound champion Jamie McDonnell in Hidalgo, Texas, on May 9, 2015.
Kameda dominated the early rounds and felled McDonnell with a right hand in the third round.
McDonnell started to get back in the fight in the fifth round, and used his jab effectively to slow Kameda as the bout progressed.
The 12-round fight went the distance, and all three judges scored the bout 114-113 in favor of McDonnell, giving Kameda his first professional loss.
Kameda and McDonnell would duel once again on September 6, 2015, at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Again, Kameda would fall short, losing a 12-round unanimous decision.
Following back to back losses, Kameda took a 13-month furlough from boxing. On October 15, 2016, he flattened Edgar Alfredo Martinez in one round at Deportivo G2 in Mexico.
Kameda’s next four bouts would all occur at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. On March 10, 2017, he won a 10-round unanimous decision over Pipat Chaiporn. That August, he won another 10-round unanimous decision, this time over Ivan Morales.
Kameda notched his third straight 10-round unanimous decision win versus Daniel Noriega in May 2018. On November 12, 2018, he won a 12-round unanimous decision over Abigail Medina.
The wins set Kameda up for another world title shot. On July 13, 2019, he took on undefeated WBC World Super Bantamweight Champion Rey Vargas at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Kameda started strong but the lanky Vargas used his reach and boxing skills to keep him at bay and retain his title via unanimous decision.