👑 World Champion

Joma “Gamboa Koizumi” Gamboa

📍 Place of Birth: Bacolod City, Philippines

33 Wins

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11 Losses

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2 Draws

22 KOs

Career: 1993 – 2004

World Titles

WBA WBA World Minimumweight

Won: Aug 20, 2000 SD Noel ArambuletLost: Dec 06, 2000 UD Keitaro Hoshino

Regional Belts

WBA WBA Fedelatin Light Flyweight

Won: Sep 27, 1997 TKO R1 Carlos MurilloLost: Sep 27, 1998 Vacated

Philippine Philippines Philippine Games & Amusements Board, Philippines GAB Minimumweight

Won: Nov 27, 1994 UD Jerry Pahayahay; 1 DefenseLost: Jun 23, 1996 Vacated

Philippine Philippines Philippine Games & Amusements Board, Philippines GAB Minimumweight

Won: Apr 09, 1994 UD Rudy IdanioLost: Jul 30, 1994 TKO R9 Jerry Pahayahay

About Joma Gamboa

Joma Gamboa (born March 25, 1973, in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental) is a retired Filipino professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2004. A southpaw stylist, he captured the WBA minimumweight title in 2000 by defeating Songkram Porpaoin, becoming one of the Philippines’ world champions in the lighter divisions. Gamboa defended the belt once before losing it to Keitaro Hoshino later that year. He also challenged for the IBF minimumweight crown in 2001. His professional record stands at 33 wins (22 KOs), 8 losses, and 2 draws, marking him as a notable figure in the country’s boxing history.

Fight Record 46 bouts

No.	Date	Location	Opponent	Division	Result	Rds	At Stake
46	21 Dec 2004	RCTI Studio, Jakarta, ID	Hengky Wuwungan 18-2-1	Flyweight	L-TKO	3/10
45	30 Nov 2004	RCTI Studio, Jakarta, ID	Angky Angkotta 14-3-0	Flyweight	L-UD	10
44	02 Nov 2004	RCTI Studio, Jakarta, ID	Dickson Ton 3-4-2	Flyweight	L-SD	8
43	10 Jan 2004	Centro Banamex, Mexico City, MX	Jorge Arce 34-3-1	Light Flyweight	L-KO	2/12	WBC World Light Flyweight
42	06 Sep 2003	Superdome, Ormoc City, PH	Rodel Quilaton 13-5-1	Flyweight	W-UD	10
41	17 Nov 2002	Grandship, Shizuoka, JP	Daisuke Iida 15-4-1	Minimumweight	W-UD	10
40	31 May 2002	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Juanito Rubillar 26-8-5	Light Flyweight	D	3/12	WBC International Light Flyweight
39	29 Jan 2002	Pacifico, Yokohama, JP	Keitaro Hoshino 22-7-0	Minimumweight	L-UD	12
38	31 Aug 2001	Antipolo City, Rizal, PH	Ophat Niamprem 12-3-0	Flyweight	W-RTD	3/10
37	05 May 2001	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, PH	Wicha Phulaikhao 7-1-1	Flyweight	W-TKO	5/10
36	06 Dec 2000	Pacifico, Yokohama, JP	Keitaro Hoshino 20-6-0	Minimumweight	L-UD	12	WBA World Minimumweight
35	20 Aug 2000	Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, JP	Noel Arambulet 12-1-1	Minimumweight	W-SD	12	WBA World Minimumweight
34	09 Apr 2000	City Gymnasium, Hachinohe, JP	Atsushi Sai 14-2-1	Minimumweight	W-UD	12
33	04 Dec 1999	Inae Sports Center, Nagoya, JP	Satoru Abe 23-2-1	Minimumweight	W-KO	6/12
32	09 Oct 1999	Gimnasio Jose Beracasa, Caracas, VE	Noel Arambulet 10-1-1	Minimumweight	L-UD	12
31	31 Jul 1999	Mandaue City, PH	Noel Veronque 9-5-0	Flyweight	W-UD	10
30	20 Feb 1999	Chaweng Beach Arena, Ko Samui, TH	Sompoch Harnvichachai 20-1-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	12
29	26 Sep 1998	Mandaue City, PH	Rudy Idanio 32-33-10	Flyweight	W-UD	10
28	21 Jun 1998	Mandaue City, PH	Ramil Gevero 8-19-2	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	6/10
27	07 Mar 1998	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JP	Ryo Kurushima 7-4-3	Flyweight	W-TKO	9/10
26	06 Dec 1997	South Cotabato Stadium, Koronadal City, PH	Dennis Sabsal 9-2-1	Light Flyweight	D-MD	10
25	27 Sep 1997	Gimnasio Jose Beracasa, Caracas, VE	Carlos Murillo 35-4-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	1/12	WBA Fedelatin Light Flyweight
24	30 Aug 1997	Mandaue City, PH	Jerry Pahayahay 27-24-2	Flyweight	W-TKO	5/10
23	14 Jun 1997	Mactan Air Base Grounds, Lapu-Lapu City, PH	Woo Hee Jang 1-2-1	Flyweight	W-TKO	3/10
22	17 May 1997	Luneta Park, Manila, PH	Chaweng Sangklam	Light Flyweight	W-KO	2/10
21	23 Feb 1997	Himeji Welfare Gym, Himeji, JP	Toru Shimabukuro 8-3-1	Light Flyweight	W-UD	8
20	14 Sep 1996	Mandaue Cultural & Sports Center, Mandaue City, PH	Jun Orhaliza 17-8-4	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	8/10
19	27 Apr 1996	Regional Stadium, Maha Sarakham, TH	Saman Sorjaturong 29-2-1	Light Flyweight	L-TKO	7/12	WBC World Light Flyweight
18	26 Aug 1995	The Aladdin, Las Vegas, US	Antonio Perez 39-6-4	Light Flyweight	L-TKO	2/10
17	24 Jun 1995	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PH	Teddy Pulido 2-5-0	Minimumweight	W-TKO	3/12	Philippines GAB Minimumweight · Philippine Games & Amusements Board Minimumweight
16	06 May 1995	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JP	Chul Woo Lee 0-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	6/10
15	11 Mar 1995	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PH	Juhardi Juhardi	Light Flyweight	W-KO	1/10
14	27 Nov 1994	Bogo, PH	Jerry Pahayahay 20-14-1	Minimumweight	W-UD	12	Philippines GAB Minimumweight · Philippine Games & Amusements Board Minimumweight
13	16 Oct 1994	Bogo, PH	Leo Ramirez 33-18-6	Flyweight	W-UD	10
12	30 Jul 1994	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PH	Jerry Pahayahay 19-13-1	Minimumweight	L-TKO	9/12	Philippines GAB Minimumweight · Philippine Games & Amusements Board Minimumweight
11	07 May 1994	Cebu City, PH	Aswin Sithlakmuang 13-7-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	1/10
10	09 Apr 1994	Silay, Negro Occidental, PH	Rudy Idanio 17-17-9	Minimumweight	W-UD	12	Philippines GAB Minimumweight · Philippine Games & Amusements Board Minimumweight
9	27 Feb 1994	Cebu City, PH	Chris Galon 9-9-2	Light Flyweight	W-KO	2/10
8	08 Jan 1994	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PH	Ric Magramo 23-10-3	Flyweight	W-UD	10
7	27 Nov 1993	Cebu City, PH	Dodie Boy Acabo 1-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	1/10
6	16 Oct 1993	Cebu City, PH	Nikki Maca 28-8-3	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	5/10
5	18 Sep 1993	Cebu City, PH	Yen Jauculan 2-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	2/8
4	24 Jul 1993	Cebu City, PH	Mike Luna 9-2-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	2/8
3	22 May 1993	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PH	Nelson Nelmida 0-2-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	2/6
2	24 Apr 1993	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PH	Teddy Pulido 0-1-0	Minimumweight	W-TKO	1/6
1	27 Mar 1993	Cebu City, PH	Paul Abao 2-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	1/6

Fighters’ record database is an ongoing project. Fight data may be incomplete or inaccurate. Send comment or info to feedback@philboxing.com.

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