Chang Tae-il

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Chang Tae-il
Born
Chang Tae-il

(1965-04-10) April 10, 1965 (age 59)
Damyang County, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Statistics
Weight(s) Super flyweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins26
Wins by KO11
Losses4
Draws1
No contests0

Chang Tae-il (born April 10, 1965 in South Korea ) is a retired South Korean boxer.

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Professional career

After turning professional in 1981 he had compiled a record of 21-2-1 in 6 years before challenging for the vacant IBF super flyweight championship against Kwon Soon-chun in 1987. The title had been declared vacant after titleholder Ellyas Pical challenged and lost to WBA champion Khaosai Galaxy. Chang was successful in his fight against Kwon and won the IBF title. He lost the title in his first defense to the original titleholder Pical and would retire from the sport in 1989 after losing to WBA champion Khaosai Galaxy.

See also

Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Ellyas Pical
IBF super flyweight champion
May 17, 1987 – October 17, 1987
Succeeded by


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