Angelo Leo is set to travel to Japan on May 24 to defend his IBF featherweight title against Tomoki Kameda.
The 30-year-old Leo (25-1) previously held the WBO super bantamweight title but lost it to Stephen Fulton. Currently, he is riding a five-fight winning streak with four victories coming by knockout. “El Chinito” secured the featherweight title by defeating Luis Alberto Lopez in August.
After a two-year hiatus, Leo has regained his form with the help of a partnership with ProBox TV. Transitioning from Plant City, Florida to Japan in a division he feels comfortable in, Leo is focused on making a significant impact in this new chapter of his career.
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“Knocking him out would be a powerful statement, but I don’t want to pressure myself too much,” Leo explained to Uncrowned. “A knockout would definitely make a statement, particularly fighting in his hometown, but my main goal is to defend my title successfully.”
Kameda (42-4), a former NABF and WBO bantamweight champion, has recently achieved a 6-1 record in his last seven fights after falling short in attempts for the WBA title. Known as “El Mexicanito,” he boasts 23 knockout victories.
Angelo Leo vs. Tomoki Kameda Undercard
Here’s a quick overview of the undercard events scheduled for the Leo vs. Kameda match:
Pedro Taduran vs. Ginjiro Shigeoka 2
- Division/Weight: Strawweight
- Taduran Record: 17-4-1
- Shigeoka Record: 11-1
- Belts at Stake: IBF strawweight title
In the co-feature, Pedro Taduran will defend his IBF strawweight title against Ginjiro Shigeoka in a rematch. Taduran is currently on a three-fight win streak.
