Choi Hi-yong

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Hi-Yong Choi
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Real nameHi-Yong Choi
Weight(s)
Height5′ 4½ in (164 cm)
Nationality Korean
Born (1965-09-13) September 13, 1965 (age 57)
Busan, South Korea [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins19
Wins by KO8
Losses2
Draws0
No contests0

Hi-Yong Choi (born 1965-09-13 in Busan, South Korea [1] ) is a former professional boxer. He is a former WBA light-flyweight champion.

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Professional career

Choi turned professional in 1987 and captured the WBA light flyweight title in 1991 in only his 10th pro bout in with a decision win over Bong-Jun Kim. He defended the belt 4 times before losing it to Hideyuki Ohashi in 1992. He later moved up in weight and in 1995 captured the WBA light flyweight title with a decision win over Leo Gamez. He lost the belt in 1996 to Carlos Murillo and retired after the bout.

Professional boxing record

21 fights19 wins2 losses
By knockout80
By decision112
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
7Win7–0 Flag of Japan.svg Hitoshi TaniuchiKO7 (10), 1:0012 May 1990 Flag of South Korea.svg Millennium Hilton Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
6Win6–0 Flag of Thailand.svg Kom SorthanikulKO5 (12), 0:4721 Jan 1990 Flag of South Korea.svg Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaRetained OPBF mini flyweight title
5Win5–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Armando TenoriaUD1229 Oct 1989 Flag of South Korea.svg Daegu, South KoreaRetained OPBF mini flyweight title
4Win4–0 Flag of South Korea.svg Lee Sam-joongPTS1210 Apr 1988 Flag of South Korea.svg 88 Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaWon vacant OPBF mini flyweight title
3Win3–0 Flag of South Korea.svg Hwang In-kyuPTS1027 Dec 1987 Flag of South Korea.svg Uijeongbu, South Korea
2Win2–0 Flag of South Korea.svg Jun Dae-chulPTS815 Aug 1987 Flag of South Korea.svg Uijeongbu, South Korea
1Win1–0 Flag of South Korea.svg Park Sung-kyooKO3 (8), 0:5918 Jul 1987 Flag of South Korea.svg Boeun, South Korea

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References

  1. 1 2 "Hi Yong Choi". BoxRec. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
Achievements
Preceded by
Bong-Jun Kim
WBA minimumweight champion
February 2, 1991 - October 14, 1992
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBA light flyweight champion
February 4, 1995 - January 13, 1996
Succeeded by
Carlos Murillo