Kim Bong-jun

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Kim Bong-jun
Born
Bong Jun Kim

South Korea
Other namesSleeping Boy
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4+12 in (164 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins24
Wins by KO10
Losses10
Draws3

Kim Bong-jun is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 1994. He held the WBA minimumweight title from 1989 to 1991.

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Professional career

Kim turned professional in 1983 and compiled a record of 14-4-3 before unsuccessfully challenging Venezuelan boxer Leo Gámez, for the inaugural WBA minimumweight title. [1] He would get another shot at the title one year later, the result would be different this time however as he stopped Colombian challenger Agustin Garcia, in the seventh round to become world champion. He would go on to defend the title five times before losing it to compatriot Choi Hi-yong in 1991. In his next fight Kim would move up to the light flyweight division and challenge WBA champion Hiroki Ioka for the title, which he lost via unanimous decision. [2] Kim retired two years after this fight.

Professional boxing record

37 fights24 wins10 losses
By knockout103
By decision147
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37Loss24–10–3Takashi ObaTKO4 (?)1994-11-14Japan
36Win24–9–3Maximo BarroPTS10 (10)1994-10-14Wando, South Korea
35Loss23–9–3 Melchor Cob Castro UD10 (10)1993-07-17 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34Loss23–8–3 Hiroki Ioka UD12 (12)1992-06-15 Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, JapanFor WBA light flyweight title
33Loss23–7–3 Choi Hi-yong UD12 (12)1991-10-26 Hilton Hotel, Seoul, South KoreaFor WBA minimumweight title
32Loss23–6–3 Choi Hi-yong UD12 (12)1991-02-02 Sajik Arena, Busan, South KoreaLost WBA minimumweight title
31Win23–5–3Silverio BarcenasMD12 (12)1990-11-03Taegu Indoor Gymnasium, Daegu, South KoreaRetained WBA minimumweight title
30Win22–5–3Silverio BarcenasTD5 (12)1990-05-13University Gym, Kunsan, South KoreaRetained WBA minimumweight title
29Win21–5–3Petchthai ChuvatanaKO4 (12)1990-02-10 Sangmu Gymnasium, Seongnam, South KoreaRetained WBA minimumweight title
28Win20–5–3John AriefTKO9 (12)1989-10-22Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South KoreaRetained WBA minimumweight title
27Win19–5–3Sam Joong LeeMD12 (12)1989-08-06Student Gymnasium, Samcheonpo, South KoreaRetained WBA minimumweight title
26Win18–5–3Agustin GarciaTKO7 (12)1989-04-16Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South KoreaWon vacant WBA minimumweight title
25Win17–5–3Armando TenoriaKO2 (10)1989-01-29Pohang, South Korea
24Win16–5–3Sung Kon LeeKO3 (8)1988-10-29Municipal Ground, Ansan, South Korea
23Win15–5–3Nana SuhanaPTS10 (10)1988-04-09Jinju, South Korea
22Loss14–5–3 Leo Gámez UD12 (12)1988-01-10Kudok Gymnasium, Busan, South KoreaFor vacant WBA minimumweight title
21Win14–4–3Hi Chung NohKO3 (8)1987-09-13Student Gymnasium, Jinju, South Korea
20Draw13–4–3Eul Chul JungTD2 (8)1987-06-14Hawaii Hotel, Bugok, South Korea
19Win13–4–2Chung Bok ParkTKO4 (8)1987-03-14Chuncheon, South Korea
18Win12–4–2Seung Yub KangTD5 (10)1987-01-24Uijeongbu City, South Korea
17Win11–4–2Dok Hyun KimKO3 (8)1986-12-20Bucheon, South Korea
16Loss10–4–2Ha Shik LimTD4 (10)1986-10-25Uijeongbu City, South KoreaFor vacant South Korean light flyweight title
15Win10–3–2Sung Kyu KimTD8 (6)1986-06-28Girls' Commercial School, Gunsan, South Korea
14Win9–3–2 Hideyuki Ohashi PTS10 (10)1986-03-20 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
13Win8–3–2Yung Sang LeeKO4 (8)1986-01-11Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
12Win7–3–2Chang Young JangKO2 (8)1985-10-19Nonsan, South Korea
11Win6–3–2Hyung Man KimPTS6 (6)1985-04-27Hyundai Gymnasium, Ulsan, South Korea
10Loss5–3–2Joon HuhKO3 (6)1985-02-16Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
9Draw5–2–2Byung Kwan JungPTS6 (6)1984-11-24Seoul, Japan
8Win5–2–1Il Hwan KimPTS6 (6)1984-10-28Seoul, South Korea
7Loss4–2–1Kyung Jae ChangPTS6 (6)1984-06-17Seoul, South Korea
6Win4–1–1Kyoo Shik JoPTS4 (4)1984-04-06Seoul, South Korea
5Draw3–1–1Kyoo Shik JoPTS4 (4)1984-02-12Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
4Loss3–1Sung Jae KimKO2 (4)1983-12-14Seoul, South Korea
3Win3–0Duk Sang KimPTS4 (4)1983-12-12Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
2Win2–0Byung Kab KimPTS4 (4)1983-12-10Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
1Win1–0Yang Chun OhPTS4 (4)1983-07-23Seoul, South Korea

See also

References

  1. "Unbeaten Leo Gamez of Venezuela gained a unanimous decision..." United Press International. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  2. "FOR THE RECORD". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Leo Gámez
WBA minimumweight champion
April 16, 1989 – February 2, 1991
Succeeded by