Kim Ji-hoon | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 17, 1987 Goyang City, South Korea |
| Nationality |  South Korean |
| Other names | Volcano |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Kim Ji-hoon | |
| Hangul | 김지훈 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 金智勲 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Jihun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chihun |
Kim Ji-hoon (born January 17, 1987, Goyang City) is a South Korean super featherweight/lightweight boxer.
"Volcano" Kim Ji-hoon began his boxing career in October 2004 in South Korea, winning eight of his first 12 fights. In July 2006, he fought his first match abroad at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, where he lost to Makyo Sugita by unanimous decision after 10 rounds.
In May 2008, he fought his first United States match in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he defeated Georgian born Koba Gogoladze by technical knockout in the first round. Kim survived a series of punishing blows from his opponent before knocking him down with a devastating left hook, ultimately finishing the match with a flurry of punches moments later. In March 2009, he fought his second U.S. fight in Laredo, Texas, defeating Gilbert Salinas by TKO in the eighth round.
On February 12, 2010, Kim fought national amateur champion Tyrone Harris as part of the Friday Night Fights main event. Kim won by TKO in the fifth round after the referee stopped the fight.
On May 21, 2010, Kim fought Ameth Díaz as part of the Friday Night Fights main event. Kim defeated Diaz by TKO in the first round at 2:59. [1]
Kim lost his first fight in four years on August 15, 2010, to Miguel Vázquez for the vacant IBF Lightweight title by unanimous decision. [2]
| 34 fights | 25 wins | 9 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 19 | 2 |
| By decision | 6 | 7 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Win | 25–9 | Roy Tua Manihuruk | TKO | 3 (12), 0:57 | 20 Jul 2013 | Yesan Highschool, Yesan, South Korea | Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific welterweight title |
| 33 | Loss | 24–9 | Mauricio Herrera | UD | 10 | 2 May 2013 | Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S. | |
| 32 | Loss | 24–8 | Ray Beltrán | UD | 10 | 6 Dec 2012 | Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | For WBC-NABF lightweight title |
| 31 | Win | 24–7 | Alisher Rahimov | UD | 10 | 25 May 2012 | Ameristar Casino, Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 23–7 | Yakubu Amidu | UD | 10 | 27 Jan 2012 | Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 22–7 | Kim Dong-hyuk | SD | 10 | 27 Feb 2011 | Gymnasium, Mungyeong, South Korea | Won vacant South Korean lightweight title |
| 28 | Loss | 21–7 | Lenny Zappavigna | TKO | 1 (12), 1:41 | 31 Oct 2010 | Olympic Park Sports Centre, Sydney, Australia | |
| 27 | Loss | 21–6 | Miguel Vázquez | UD | 12 | 14 Aug 2010 | Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S. | Won vacant IBF lightweight title |
| 26 | Win | 21–5 | Ammeth Díaz | TKO | 1 (12), 2:59 | 21 May 2010 | Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 20–5 | Tyron Harris | TKO | 5 (10), 1:52 | 12 Feb 2010 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 19–5 | Zolani Marali | TKO | 9 (12), 0:28 | 12 Sep 2009 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | Won IBO super featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 18–5 | Yu In-soo | TKO | 4 (6), 2:05 | 20 Jul 2009 | Yangnam Spa, Ulsan, South Korea | |
| 22 | Win | 17–5 | Yum Hyung-joo | TKO | 2 (4), 2:39 | 17 Apr 2009 | I Park Mall, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 21 | Win | 16–5 | Gilbert Salinas | TKO | 8 (8), 2:45 | 20 Mar 2009 | Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 15–5 | Mo Jung-suk | KO | 2 (4), 2:05 | 13 Dec 2008 | Ramada Plaza Hotel, Jeju, South Korea | |
| 19 | Win | 14–5 | Koba Gogoladze | TKO | 1 (6), 2:27 | 26 May 2008 | Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 13–5 | Edward Apaap | KO | 3 (12), 2:46 | 4 Nov 2007 | Goyang High School of Arts, Goyang, South Korea | Retained WBA-PABA featherweight title |
| 17 | Win | 12–5 | Jung Jae-kwang | KO | 6 (12), 2:07 | 1 Jul 2007 | Oulim Nuri Arts Center, Goyang, South Korea | Retained WBA-PABA featherweight title |
| 16 | Win | 11–5 | Promboot Taweesin | KO | 3 (12), 2:36 | 16 Dec 2006 | Jeongeup Health Center, Jeongeup, South Korea | Retained WBA-PABA featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 10–5 | Mark Sales | SD | 12 | 29 Oct 2006 | Dobong High School, Seoul, South Korea | Won vacant WBA-PABA featherweight title |
| 14 | Win | 9–5 | Bae Soo-myung | KO | 2 (10), 1:42 | 7 Oct 2006 | Oulim Nuri Arts Center, Goyang, South Korea | Retained South Korean featherweight title |
| 13 | Loss | 8–5 | Makyo Sugita | UD | 10 | 16 Jul 2006 | International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Japan | |
| 12 | Win | 8–4 | Lee Dong-kook | KO | 5 (10), 2:09 | 22 Apr 2006 | Shingoo University, Seongnam, South Korea | Retained South Korean featherweight title |
| 11 | Loss | 7–4 | Lim Heung-shik | UD | 10 | 14 Dec 2005 | Jeonju College, Jeonju, South Korea | |
| 10 | Win | 7–3 | Wuxiao Song | KO | 6 (10), 0:10 | 27 Oct 2005 | Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 9 | Win | 6–3 | Kim Jung-hoon | KO | 2 (10), 1:58 | 25 Sep 2005 | Gyeongju Gymnasium, Gyeongju, South Korea | Won vacant South Korean featherweight title |
| 8 | Win | 5–3 | Nam Won-chang | PTS | 8 | 15 Jul 2005 | Shinheung University, Uijeongbu, South Korea | |
| 7 | Win | 4–3 | Bae Han-wook | KO | 5 (8), 2:37 | 6 May 2005 | Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 6 | Win | 3–3 | Park Hoon-suk | PTS | 6 | 2 Apr 2005 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea | |
| 5 | Loss | 2–3 | Yoon Byung-kyung | KO | 1 (6), 0:37 | 26 Jan 2005 | Dreamtower Club, Bucheon, South Korea | |
| 4 | Loss | 2–2 | Jo Joo-hwan | PTS | 4 | 22 Dec 2004 | Culture Hall, Muju, South Korea | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Lee Woo-suk | KO | 2 (4), 0:26 | 20 Dec 2004 | Culture Hall, Muju, South Korea | |
| 2 | Win | 1–1 | Bae Han-wook | KO | 2 (4), 2:22 | 24 Oct 2004 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea | |
| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Woo Woo-sung | PTS | 4 | 5 Oct 2004 | Chungju Gymnasium, Chungju, South Korea |
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