Kim Yong-kang explained

Kim Yong-kang
Weight:
Height:5 ft 7 in
Nationality:South Korean
Birth Date:January 3, 1965
Birth Place:Hwaseong, South Korea
Style:Orthodox
Total:31
Wins:26
Ko:11
Losses:5

Kim Yong-kang (born January 3, 1965) is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1995. He is a two-time flyweight champion, having held the WBC and The Ring titles from 1988 to 1989 and the WBA title from 1991 to 1992.

Professional career

Kim turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC and The Ring flyweight titles with a decision win over Sot Chitalada in 1988. He lost his belts in his third defense in a rematch with Chitalada.[1]

In 1991 he won the WBA flyweight title with a decision win over Elvis Álvarez. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Aquiles Guzman in 1992.[2]

In 1994 Kim returned for his biggest fight, for he WBA flyweight title against Saen Sor Ploenchit. The fight was staged a half mile from the Bridge over the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi, Thailand (Kleebbua Stadium or Kanchanaburi Stadium). Over 50,000 fans turned out for the free boxing event. Although Ploenchit was dropped in round one, he went on to easily outbox the former world champion Kim.[3]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
31Win26–5Leo RamirezUD10Mar 25, 1995
30Loss25–5Saen Sor PloenchitUD12Sep 25, 1994
29Loss25–4Aquiles GuzmánUD12Sep 26, 1992
28Win25–3Jon PenalosaKO6 (12)Mar 24, 1992
27Win24–3Leo GámezUD12Oct 5, 1991
26Win23–3Elvis ÁlvarezUD12Jun 1, 1991
25Win22–3Rey CogononKO5 (10)Jan 26, 1991
24Loss21–3Khaosai GalaxyKO6 (12)Sep 29, 1990
23Win21–2Mario ParconKO6 (10)Jul 7, 1990
22Win20–2Champ KiatpetchKO2 (10)Mar 18, 1990
21Loss19–2Lee Yul-wooPTS10Nov 25, 1989
20Loss19–1Sot ChitaladaSD12Jun 3, 1989
19Win19–0Leopard TamakumaUD12Mar 5, 1989
18Win18–0Emil RomanoUD12Nov 12, 1988
17Win17–0Sot ChitaladaUD12Jul 24, 1988
16Win16–0Sonny VidalPTS12Feb 20, 1988
15Win15–0Putt OhyuthanakornKO10 (12)Dec 11, 1987
14Win14–0Jorge CanoPTS10Jul 12, 1987
13Win13–0William BelanKO1 (10)May 30, 1987
12Win12–0Sung Kyu KimPTS8Mar 8, 1987
11Win11–0Ha Shik LimPTS10Jan 17, 1987
10Win10–0Han Bong KangKO7 (8)Oct 17, 1986
9Win9–0Eul Chul JungPTS8Jul 26, 1986
8Win8–0Soo-Young LeeKO2 (6)Jun 28, 1986
7Win7–0Sung Kyu KimPTS8Apr 12, 1986
6Win6–0Kye Yoon JungPTS6Nov 23, 1985
5Win5–0No-Hyun HwangKO2 (4)Oct 19, 1985
4Win4–0Hyung-Man LeePTS4Aug 17, 1985
3Win3–0YoungSuk AhnKO4 (4)Jun 29, 1985
2Win2–0Joon-Won KangPTS4Jun 1, 1985
1Win1–0Byung Sik BaeKO4 (4)Apr 6, 1985

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Names in the News. Los Angeles Times. 4 June 1989 . 2023-08-10.
  2. Web site: Guzman wrests WBA flyweight crown from Kim. United Press International. 2023-08-10.
  3. Web site: McCall wants shot at Tyson. Tampa Bay Times. 2023-08-10.