| Joma Gamboa | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Jomarie Gamboa |
| Nickname(s) | Gamboa Koizumi |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (169 cm) |
| Nationality |  Filipino |
| Born | April 25, 1973 Bacolod, Philippines |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 46 |
| Wins | 33 |
| Wins by KO | 22 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 2 |
Jomarie Gamboa (born April 25, 1973, in Bacolod) is a retired boxer from the Philippines who was a former minimumweight champion.
He made his professional debut in 1993. He fought for his first world title in 1996 but was stopped by thai fighter Saman Sorjaturong. He was unsuccessful a further two times in world title fights before winning an interim title fight against Satoru Abe. On 20 August 2000, he fought full champion Noel Arambulet and won on points after Noel was stripped of the belt for failing to make weight. Gamboa ended up losing his belt in his first title defense in December of the same year to Keitaro Hoshino. In 2004 he ended his career. After two more unsuccessful title challenges Gamboa eventually retired in 2004.
| 46 fights | 33 wins | 11 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 22 | 5 |
| By decision | 11 | 6 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Loss | 33–11–2 |  Hengky Wuwungan | TKO | 3 (10) | Dec 21, 2004 | Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| 45 | Loss | 33–10–2 | Angky Angkotta | UD | 10 | Nov 30, 2004 | RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| 44 | Loss | 33–9–2 | Dickson Ton | SD | 8 | Nov 2, 2004 | RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| 43 | Loss | 33–8–2 |  Jorge Arce | KO | 2 (12), 1:38 | Jan 10, 2004 | Centro Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico | For WBC light flyweight title |
| 42 | Win | 33–7–2 | Rodel Quilaton | UD | 10 | Sep 6, 2003 | Superdome, Ormoc, Philippines | |
| 41 | Win | 32–7–2 |  Daisuke Iida | UD | 10 | Nov 17, 2002 | Granship, Shizuoka, Japan | |
| 40 | Draw | 31–7–2 | Juanito Rubillar | TD | 3 (12), 2:29 | May 31, 2002 | Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines | For WBC International light flyweight title; fight stopped due to cut suffered by Gamboa after accidental clash of heads |
| 39 | Loss | 31–7–1 | Keitaro Hoshino | UD | 12 | Jan 29, 2002 | Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan | For vacant WBA minimumweight title |
| 38 | Win | 31–6–1 |  Ophat Niamprem | RTD | 3 (10), 3:00 | Aug 31, 2001 | Antipolo, Philippines | |
| 37 | Win | 30–6–1 | Wicha Phulaikhao | TKO | 5 (10) | May 5, 2001 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines | |
| 36 | Loss | 29–6–1 | Keitaro Hoshino | UD | 12 | Dec 6, 2000 | Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan | Lost WBA minimumweight title |
| 35 | Win | 29–5–1 |  Noel Arambulet | SD | 12 | Aug 20, 2000 | Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan | Won vacant WBA minimumweight title |
| 34 | Win | 28–5–1 | Atsushi Sai | UD | 12 | Apr 9, 2000 | Municipal Gymnasium, Hachinohe, Japan | Retained WBA interim minimumweight title |
| 33 | Win | 27–5–1 | Satoru Abe | TKO | 6 (12), 1:00 | Dec 4, 1999 | Inae Sports Center, Nagoya, Japan | Won vacant WBA interim minimumweight title |
| 32 | Loss | 26–5–1 | Noel Arambulet | UD | 12 | Oct 9, 1999 | Parque Nacionales Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela | For vacant WBA minimumweight title |
| 31 | Win | 26–4–1 | Noel Veronque | UD | 10 | Jul 31, 1999 | Mandaue, Philippines | |
| 30 | Loss | 25–4–1 | Pichit Chor Siriwat | UD | 12 | Feb 20, 1999 | Chaweng Beach Arena, Ko Samui, Thailand | For WBA light flyweight title |
| 29 | Win | 25–3–1 | Rudy Idanio | UD | 10 | Sep 26, 1998 | Mandaue, Philippines | |
| 28 | Win | 24–3–1 | Ramil Gevero | TKO | 6 (10) | Jun 21, 1998 | Mandaue, Philippines | |
| 27 | Win | 23–3–1 | Ryo Kurushima | TKO | 9 (10), 2:17 | Mar 7, 1998 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 26 | Draw | 22–3–1 | Dennis Sabsal | MD | 10 | Dec 6, 1997 | South Cotabato Stadium, Koronadal, Philippines | |
| 25 | Win | 22–3 |  Carlos Murillo | TKO | 1 (12) | Sep 27, 1997 | Gimnasio José Beracasa, Caracas, Venezuela | Won WBA Fedelatin light flyweight title |
| 24 | Win | 21–3 | Jerry Pahayahay | TKO | 5 (10) | Aug 30, 1997 | Mandaue, Philippines | |
| 23 | Win | 20–3 |  Jang Woo-hee | TKO | 3 (10) | Jun 14, 1997 | Mactan Air Base Grounds, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines | |
| 22 | Win | 19–3 | Chaweng Sangklam | KO | 2 (10) | May 17, 1997 | Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines | |
| 21 | Win | 18–3 | Toru Shimabukuro | UD | 8 | Feb 23, 1997 | Himeji, Japan | |
| 20 | Win | 17–3 | Jun Orhaliza | TKO | 8 (10) | Sep 14, 1996 | Mandaue Coliseum, Mandaue, Philippines | |
| 19 | Loss | 16–3 | Saman Sorjaturong | TKO | 7 (12), 0:26 | Apr 27, 1996 | Regional Stadium, Maha Sarakham, Thailand | For WBC light flyweight title |
| 18 | Loss | 16–2 | Antonio Pérez | TKO | 2 (10), 2:59 | Aug 26, 1995 |  The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Teddy Pulido | TKO | 3 (12) | Jun 24, 1995 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines | Retained PGAB Filipino minimumweight title |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Lee Chul-woo | KO | 6 (10), 2:05 | May 6, 1995 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Juhardi Juhardi | KO | 1 (10) | Mar 11, 1995 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Jerry Pahayahay | UD | 12 | Nov 27, 1994 | Bogo, Philippines | Won PGAB Filipino minimumweight title |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Leo Ramirez | UD | 10 | Oct 16, 1994 | Bogo, Philippines | |
| 12 | Loss | 11–1 | Jerry Pahayahay | TKO | 9 (12) | Jul 30, 1994 | Cebu City, Philippines | Lost PGAB Filipino minimumweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Aswin Sithlakmuang | KO | 1 (10) | May 7, 1994 | Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Rudy Idanio | UD | 12 | Apr 9, 1994 | Silay, Philippines | Won vacant PGAB Filipino minimumweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Chris Galon | KO | 2 (10) | Feb 27, 1994 | Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Ric Magramo | UD | 10 | Jan 8, 1994 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Dodie Boy Acabo | KO | 1 (10) | Nov 27, 1993 | Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Nikki Maca | TKO | 5 (10) | Oct 16, 1993 | Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Yen Jauculan | TKO | 2 (8) | Sep 18, 1993 | Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Mike Luna | KO | 2 (8) | Jul 24, 1993 | Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Nelson Nelmida | TKO | 2 (6) | May 22, 1993 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Teddy Pulido | TKO | 1 (6) | Apr 24, 1993 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Paul Abao | KO | 1 (6) | Mar 27, 1993 | Cebu City, Philippines |
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