Yoshihiro Kamegai

Yoshihiro Kamegai, a former Japanese professional boxer, was born on October 12, 1982, in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. He started his professional career in 2005, making his debut against Chainarong Sithsaithong. Yoshihiro Kamegai's 34 fights took place over 12 years, ending in August 2018, where he fought for the last time against Greg Vendetti.

Kamegai, with an impressive record of 27 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws, had 24 of those wins via knockout. He didn't have a no-contest fight in his entire professional career. Although, he never won a title fight nor received any title defense chance, Kamegai had a remarkable boxing career.

Kamegai had his first professional boxing fight against Chainarong Sithsaithong, which he won at the age of 22 in November 2005, via a first-round technical knockout (TKO). After winning the debut, he went on to win 20 more fights consecutively, which included 17 via stoppage.

His first loss came against Venezuelan boxer Johan Perez after 22 consecutive wins, via 10 round unanimous decision. Yoshihiro Kamegai came back strong, winning two more fights, but he then suffered two consecutive losses, which put a brake on his impressive boxing record.

However, he didn't back down and came back even stronger with three consecutive wins, including a rematch against Perez. His notable victories include wins over Jesus Soto Karass, Oscar Godoy, Nelson Gulpe, Jung Hoon Yang, Tomoyuki Shiotani, and Joel Dela Cruz.

Kamegai gained prominence when he fought Puerto Rican boxer, Miguel Cotto for the WBO (vacant) title on August 26, 2017, at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. However, he lost to Cotto via a 12 round unanimous decision, in what was considered one of his best fights despite the loss.

After the defeat against Cotto, Yoshihiro Kamegai had one more fight, which happened on August 17, 2018, against Greg Vendetti. Kamegai, at the age of 35, lost the fight via a 10 round unanimous decision, following which he retired from professional boxing.

Yoshihiro Kamegai never suffered a loss via knockout in his entire professional career. It is a testament to his ability to withstand brutal hit and bounce back stronger after a loss. All of his losses came via decision even though Kamegai was known for his imposing knockout power.

Kamegai had a distinctive fighting style that largely depended on his conditioning and sharpness. He had an incredible ability to land punches to the body and head, making it difficult for the opponent to counter. His fighting style was often aggressive and relentless, and he never shied away from trading punches with his opponents.

Yoshihiro Kamegai was well-liked by the audience due to his approachable nature and gentlemanly behavior outside the ring. His fighting style and endurance made him a fan favorite in Japan and worldwide. He will always be remembered as one of the toughest fighters in boxing history.

In summary, Yoshihiro Kamegai, a fierce Japanese boxer, had an impressive career record of 27 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws. Kamegai's career was marked with several notable victories against accomplished boxers. Even though he never won any world title, his impressive record and fighting style cemented him as one of the most exciting fighters to watch. Kamegai's legacy will forever stand the test of time as one of the toughest fighters to step into the squared ring.

Yoshihiro Kamegai Fight Record