Yoshihiro Kamegai
Career, Record, Stats
Yoshihiro Kamegai (Maestrito) is a 42-year-old retired Japanese professional boxer. In a career spanning 12 years, 9 months, and 12 days, Kamegai amassed a record of 27-5-2, which includes 24 wins via KO.
Yoshihiro Kamegai's Boxing Career
Yoshihiro Kamegai was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan on November 12, 1982. He made his professional debut at the age of 22 years on November 5, 2005 against Chainarong Sithsaithong. Kamegai defeated Sithsaithong via 1st round TKO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Kamegai got his first shot at a world title at the age of 34 after 32 professional fights. On August 26, 2017 Kamegai challenged Miguel Cotto's WBO super-welterweight title but lost via 12-round unanimous decision. Kamegai never got a world-title shot again.
Kamegai's last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Greg Vendetti at age 35, on August 17, 2018.
Some of Yoshihiro Kamegai's best fights have been against Jesus Soto Karass, Jung Hoon Yang, Tim Hunt, Tomoyuki Shiotani, and José Alberto Leal. For a complete list of Kamegai's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Yoshihiro Kamegai".
Kamegai has 5 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Yoshihiro Kamegai Losses".
Yoshihiro Kamegai's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
34 | Aug 17, 2018 | 35 |  Greg Vendetti | loss | UD 10 |
33 | Aug 26, 2017 | 34 | 
Miguel Cotto 36 40-5 | loss | UD 12 |
32 | Sep 10, 2016 | 33 | Jesus Soto Karass | win | RTD 8 |
31 | Apr 15, 2016 | 33 | Jesus Soto Karass | draw | SD 10 |
30 | Oct 03, 2015 | 32 | Nelson Gulpe | win | KO 3 |
29 | Mar 20, 2015 | 32 | 
Alfonso Gómez 34 24-6-2 | loss | UD 10 |
28 | Dec 13, 2014 | 32 | Oscar Godoy | win | TKO 4 |
27 | Jun 21, 2014 | 31 | 
Robert Guerrero 31 31-2-1 | loss | UD 12 |
26 | Apr 05, 2014 | 31 | Jung Hoon Yang | win | KO 4 |
25 | Dec 07, 2013 | 31 | Tim Hunt | win | TKO 5 |
24 | Jun 08, 2013 | 30 | Johan Perez | loss | UD 10 |
23 | Feb 02, 2013 | 30 | José Alberto Leal | win | KO 2 |
22 | Oct 06, 2012 | 29 | Jorge Silva | draw | SD 10 |
21 | Apr 16, 2012 | 29 | Alfredo Chavez | win | TKO 9 |
20 | Dec 03, 2011 | 29 | Eusebio Baluarte | win | UD 8 |
19 | Oct 01, 2011 | 28 | Hector Munoz | win | TKO 6 |
18 | Jun 04, 2011 | 28 | Joel Dela Cruz | win | KO 2 |
17 | Oct 24, 2010 | 27 | José Alfaro | win | KO 6 |
16 | Jul 20, 2010 | 27 | Tomoyuki Shiotani | win | TKO 4 |
15 | Apr 12, 2010 | 27 | Yosukezan Onodera | win | TKO 9 |
14 | Dec 05, 2009 | 27 | JR Sollano | win | KO 2 |
13 | Oct 11, 2009 | 26 | Daiki Koide | win | TKO 7 |
12 | Jun 06, 2009 | 26 | Heri Andriyanto | win | UD 8 |
11 | Mar 21, 2009 | 26 | Glen Masicampo | win | KO 3 |
10 | Dec 20, 2008 | 26 | Hirobumi Ito | win | TKO 6 |
9 | Aug 16, 2008 | 25 | Chalermkiet Boonyaem | win | KO 2 |
8 | Apr 19, 2008 | 25 | Monte Carlos | win | KO 3 |
7 | Dec 01, 2007 | 25 | Daisuke Hata | win | UD 10 |
6 | Aug 04, 2007 | 24 | Yasuhiro Kondo | win | KO 4 |
5 | Mar 03, 2007 | 24 | Akinori Suzuki | win | TKO 3 |
4 | Oct 07, 2006 | 23 | Mitsuru Okubo | win | RTD 6 |
3 | Jul 01, 2006 | 23 | Ken Ito | win | TKO 4 |
2 | Feb 18, 2006 | 23 | Theerawat Yoohanngoh | win | TKO 3 |
1 | Nov 05, 2005 | 22 | Chainarong Sithsaithong | win | TKO 1 |