Expect Kameda to charge forward from the opening bell — it’s his trademark style, and it’s where he feels most comfortable. He presses, applies pressure, and keeps the action coming.

Angelo Leo, on the other hand, is perfectly comfortable working off the back foot — moving, countering, and capitalizing on mistakes.

The Japanese fighter is the physically larger man in this matchup, but not to the extent that it should pose any special problems for Leo.

Leo is the younger of the two by three years — he’s 30. Both have faced quality opposition. Angelo has shared the ring with Stephen Fulton, Nicolas Polanco, and Luis Alberto Lopez. Kameda has gone up against the likes of Rey Vargas, Jamie McDonnell, and several tough domestic opponents worth noting.

Overall, though, Leo’s resume feels a little more impressive — particularly in how he’s handled top-tier challenges.

This fight is a clash of two boxing philosophies. The aggressive Kameda averages around 50 punches per round, and in some cases, that number climbs much higher — up to 90 punches, like in round five of his bout against Dlamini.

Leo’s output averages 42 to 50 punches per round. Sometimes it dips below that, but not drastically — despite their contrasting styles, the volume gap isn’t overwhelming.

That said, Angelo is the more efficient and accurate puncher. His style is built around exposing weaknesses and striking when it counts. That means Kameda will have to work hard to close the distance and force Leo to fight in uncomfortable territory.

Kameda fought twice in 2024, winning once by stoppage and once by decision — a bounce-back year after suffering a loss in 2023.

Leo had three fights last year, picking up two knockouts and a decision win. His only professional loss came in 2021, and it was against Stephen Fulton.

This is one of those cases where statistics don’t tell the full story. On paper, Leo appears to hit lighter — his KO rate stands at 48%, compared to 54.76% for Kameda. But that doesn’t paint the whole picture.

For one, Angelo is an excellent counterpuncher — two of his last three wins were by stoppage, and three of his last five overall.

Kameda’s power comes through relentless pressure. He drags opponents into exchanges and then breaks them down with combinations. His short uppercut, thrown without a wind-up, is a particularly dangerous weapon worth noting.

Neither fighter has ever been knocked out. Kameda is physically sturdy, tough to rattle, let alone drop. Leo, too, absorbs punches well and stays composed under fire.

Still, a knockout here wouldn’t be surprising. Clashing styles often lead to more punches being absorbed. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to see a scenario where Leo lures Kameda in, times him perfectly, and lands a counter that destabilizes the Japanese fighter.

This will be Leo’s first fight in Japan — a surprising fact in today’s globally active lower weight classes. It marks his debut on Japanese soil.

Kameda, by contrast, is no stranger to Osaka. This will be his sixth fight in the city.

Both fighters are riding positive waves. This is a great matchup at the perfect time. Leo had an excellent 2024. Kameda rebounded from defeat with two convincing wins. Both are in the right mental space, and all signs point to well-spent training camps.

Now it comes down to skill and the ability to impose one’s style. Standing still in front of Kameda would be a mistake — he’ll grind opponents down with size and volume. But overall, Leo appears to be operating on a slightly higher level than his next opponent.