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| Kameda has often been criticized for his flamboyance, immaturity, and lack of respect. However, the most common criticism revolves around his boxing skills. The fact that Kameda's first six opponents were all brought from Thailand and had a combined record of 0-18 brought much criticism during the early part of his professional career. Kameda's struggle in the title bout further brought question marks regarding whether he actually deserves to be fighting for a title at this stage of his career, or whether he is merely a puppet that was created and inflated by the media. |
Kameda has often been criticized for his flamboyance, immaturity, and lack of respect. However, the most common criticism revolves around his boxing skills. The fact that Kameda's first six opponents were all brought from Thailand and had a combined record of 0-18 brought much criticism during the early part of his professional career. Kameda's struggle in the title bout further brought question marks regarding whether he actually deserves to be fighting for a title at this stage of his career, or whether he is merely a puppet that was created and inflated by the media.{{fact}} | ||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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| Kouki Kameda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kouki Kameda November 17, 1986 Osaka, Japan |
| Nationality |  Japanese |
| Other names | Naniwa no Touken (Pitbull of Osaka) |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light flyweight |
| Stance | Southpaw, Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 12 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
Kouki Kameda (born November 17 1986) is a Japanese professional boxer and the oldest of the "Kameda 3 Brothers." His younger brothers, Daiki and Tomoki, are also boxers. Currently, Kameda is the reigning WBA light flyweight champion. He is undefeated, with a 12-0 record (10 knockouts).
Legacy
Kameda and his younger brothers are perhaps some of Japan's most hyped young boxers ever. Their father trained them in their Osaka home since when they were very young. All three of them soon caught the eyes of the media as they started winning in virtually every amateur boxing tournament. Kouki and Daiki have since turned professional and are both currently undefeated. The youngest brother, Tomoki, is training for the Beijing Olympics.
Title bout vs. Landaeta
On August 2, 2006, in his first attempt for the world title, Kameda squared off with Juan Jose Landaeta of Venezuela in Yokohama, Japan. The fight was rather controversial as Kameda won the fight in a 2-1 split decision despite getting knocked down in the first round and being dominated in the final 2 rounds. There were mixed reactions from the Japanese public after the fight. While some hailed the 19 year old's aggressiveness and impressive technique, others believed Landaeta was obviously the better choice.
Criticism
Kameda has often been criticized for his flamboyance, immaturity, and lack of respect. However, the most common criticism revolves around his boxing skills. The fact that Kameda's first six opponents were all brought from Thailand and had a combined record of 0-18 brought much criticism during the early part of his professional career. Kameda's struggle in the title bout further brought question marks regarding whether he actually deserves to be fighting for a title at this stage of his career, or whether he is merely a puppet that was created and inflated by the media.
See also
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| VacantTitle last held byRoberto Vásquez | Light flyweight boxing champion (WBA) August 2, 2006–Present |
Incumbent |