- Angelo Leo defends his IBF featherweight title on May 24 against Tomoki Kameda.
- The championship showdown will happen in Osaka, Japan.
- Leo is the -400 betting favorite, while Kameda is the +330 betting favorite.
Reigning IBF world featherweight champion Angelo Leo will defend his title for the first time against Japanese challenger Tomoki Kameda on May 24 in front of his home crowd at the Intex Osaka in Japan.
Although he’ll fight in enemy territory, Leo is still the betting favorite heading into the match with -400 boxing odds. Meanwhile, Kameda heads into the match as the considerable betting underdog with +330 odds.
Angelo Leo vs. Tomoki Kameda Odds
- Angelo Leo: -400
- Tomoki Kameda: +330
Angelo Leo vs. Tomoki Kameda: Prediction
I predict that Leo will win a masterful unanimous decision over Kameda in their IBF world title clash because of the immense pressure he puts on his opponents inside the ring and his ability to cut off their angles.
This presents a problem for Kameda, who likes to operate with different angles using his footwork. Once Leo traps Kameda in the corner, he can pour on the punches against him. With his incredible power in his hands, a knockdown might be inevitable.
The only silver lining for the Japanese challenger in this fight is his superb counterpunching skills that could help him fend off the forward pressure that Leo would bring. However, I still think Leo could eat those counterpunches relatively easily.
Despite the blitzes of powerful punches from Leo, I believe that Kameda would still survive the full 12 rounds and go the distance against the defending champion because he will use every ounce of his veteran smarts under his sleeve to get through the final bell.
Angelo Leo’s Recent Fight Results
Leo made his professional debut in November 2012 and won his first match against Jesus Xavier PerArdua. Following that successful debut, he went on to win his next 19 fights and captured the WBO NABO super bantamweight title and WBO super bantamweight title.
His first career defeat came in January 2021 when Stephen Fulton defeated him via unanimous decision to give up his title. Leo then moved up to the featherweight division and currently rides a five-fight win streak, with his most recent win against Luis Alberto Lopez last August, a 10th-round knockout to win the IBF featherweight belt.
Tomoki Kameda’s Recent Fight Results
Kameda is a veteran boxer from Japan who made his professional debut in November 2008. He captured multiple regional boxing titles in South America and Asia before he became the WBO world bantamweight champion in August 2013.
But after three successful title defenses, Kameda lost his belt and never won a major world title again. Now, he wants to capture another championship at the expense of Leo and send the home crowd into a frenzy with a victory in front of them.
Angelo Leo vs. Tomoki Kameda: Tale of the Tape
| Angelo Leo | Tomoki Kameda | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 33 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’7” |
| Record | 25-1 | 42-4 |
| Reach | 69 inches | 66 inches |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| TKO/KO Percentage | 48% | 55% |
Angelo Leo vs. Tomoki Kameda: Start Time
May 24, 7 a.m. E.T.
May 24, 6 a.m. C.T.
May 24, 5 a.m. M.T.
May 24, 4 a.m. P.T.
