2024-03-31 13:25:00
Kazuki Kameda (32 = TMK), a former two-division champion and 5th place IBF world featherweight, made a fresh start with a TKO victory at the end of the 5th round.
His original opponent was Lerato Dlamini (29, South Africa), second place in his IBF class, whom he lost by a narrow 1-2 decision in October last year. Kazuki has been preparing for the rematch with a strong determination, “If I lose, I will retire.” However, Dlamini gave priority to the challenger match ordered by the IBF and canceled at the last minute. The opponent was changed about two weeks before the match.
From the get-go, he overwhelmed WBC Super Bantamweight Youth Silver Champion Kevin Villanueva (23, Mexico), who was his substitute at short notice. “I think it started around October (last year) after I lost to Oyaji (Shiro) last time. It was only about four months, so I haven’t perfected this style yet. The theme this time was “Go with your feelings.” I was able to show that a little bit. I think so.” In response to those words, Mr. Shiro, who was watching from ringside, jeered, saying, “Just a little bit.”
While shaking his body, he dodges his opponent’s punches with a wave motion, and then delivers a punch centered on the left side of his body. Villanueva had a nosebleed early on that turned his face red. He wasn’t knocked down, but gave up after the fifth inning. Kazuki made his return with a TKO victory.
He has changed his style from boxing where he tries to score points by outboxing to a fighter style where he always puts pressure on himself and moves forward. Mr. Shiro gave a harsh score, saying, “40 points out of 100.” “You can do more. It’s not like this. This style requires stamina, and there are a lot of challenges. This is the first time I’ve done aggressive boxing. I have a lot of weapons. Next time, I’ll see you again.” He showed confidence in improving his level.
Kazuki expressed his desire to win in three weight classes, saying, “Next is the world. That’s all I’m looking at.” There is joy before that. “I’m having a baby tomorrow. I’m going to fly to Mexico.” Mrs. Circe, from Mexico, gives birth to her second child, a boy. He watches her family’s big event and heads towards another big dream.[Kenichi Sanefuji]
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