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Kim Sung-jun

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Kim Sung-jun
Born(1953-06-03)June 3, 1953
Busan, South Korea
DiedFebruary 3, 1989(1989-02-03) (aged 35)
Seoul, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 2+12 in (159 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins28
Wins by KO13
Losses14
Draws6

Kim Sung-Jun (Korean김성준; Hanja金性俊; June 3, 1953 – February 3, 1989) was a boxer from South Korea.

Professional career

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In January, 1978, he won the Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation light flyweight title.

In September, 1978, Kim became the WBC light flyweight champion with a KO win over Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh.[1] He defended the belt three times before losing it to Shigeo Nakajima in January, 1980.[2]

In July, 1980, Kim unsuccessfully challenged Shoji Oguma for the WBC flyweight title, losing by a split decision.

Professional boxing record

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48 fights 28 wins 14 losses
By knockout 13 0
By decision 15 14
Draws 6
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
48 Loss 28–14–6 Suk Chul Bae UD 10 (10) 1982-07-11 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
47 Win 28–13–6 Kiyoshi Nagashima KO 9 (10) 1981-12-06 Gwangju Gymnasium, Gwangju City, South Korea
46 Loss 27–13–6 Hong Soo Yang PTS 10 (10) 1981-06-27 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
45 Loss 27–12–6 Hector Meléndez PTS 10 (10) 1981-05-13 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
44 Loss 27–11–6 Rafael Orono PTS 10 (10) 1981-04-06 Caracas, Venezuela
43 Loss 27–10–6 Miguel Canto PTS 10 (10) 1981-02-22 Merida, Mexico
42 Win 27–9–6 Bemi Dayodan KO 1 (10) 1981-01-11 Daegu, South Korea
41 Win 26–9–6 Arnel Arrozal UD 10 (10) 1980-09-26 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
40 Loss 25–9–6 Shoji Oguma SD 15 (15) 1980-07-28 Kuramae Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan For WBC flyweight title
39 Draw 25–8–6 Hong Soo Yang TD 6 (10) 1980-06-20 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
38 Loss 25–8–5 Lee Seung-hoon PTS 10 (10) 1980-05-09 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
37 Loss 25–7–5 Shigeo Nakajima UD 15 (15) 1980-01-03 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Lost WBC light-flyweight title
36 Win 25–6–5 Hector Meléndez UD 15 (15) 1979-10-21 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
35 Win 24–6–5 Siony Carupo SD 15 (15) 1979-07-28 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
34 Win 23–6–5 Jiro Takada PTS 10 (10) 1979-06-03 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
33 Draw 22–6–5 Hector Meléndez SD 15 (15) 1979-03-31 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
32 Win 22–6–4 Peter Siscon KO 4 (10) 1979-02-24 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
31 Win 21–6–4 Ric Barimbad PTS 10 (10) 1978-11-30 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
30 Win 20–6–4 Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh KO 3 (15) 1978-09-30 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Won WBC light-flyweight title
29 Loss 19–6–4 Sang Il Jung PTS 12 (12) 1978-07-09 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Lost OPBF light-flyweight title
28 Win 19–5–4 Eddie Carazal KO 10 (10) 1978-06-15 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
27 Draw 18–5–4 Franco Torregoza PTS 10 (10) 1978-05-06 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
26 Win 18–5–3 Kazunori Tenryu KO 3 (12) 1978-03-25 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained OPBF light-flyweight title
25 Win 17–5–3 Sang Il Jung PTS 12 (12) 1978-01-29 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Won OPBF light-flyweight title
24 Win 16–5–3 Kyung Ju Ha KO 5 (10) 1977-12-28 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
23 Win 15–5–3 Demetrio Alferez KO 7 (10) 1977-11-04 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
22 Win 14–5–3 Ryuji Iwamoto PTS 10 (10) 1977-08-10 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
21 Draw 13–5–3 Yong Hyun Kim PTS 10 (10) 1977-07-15 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained South Korean light-flyweight title
20 Loss 13–5–2 Kazunori Tenryu PTS 10 (10) 1977-04-19 Japan
19 Win 13–4–2 Mak Dong Kim PTS 10 (10) 1977-03-27 Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea Retained South Korean light-flyweight title
18 Loss 12–4–2 Shoji Oguma PTS 10 (10) 1977-02-15 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
17 Win 12–3–2 Little Park PTS 10 (10) 1977-01-22 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Won vacant South Korean light-flyweight title
16 Win 11–3–2 Suriya Patumwadee KO 5 (10) 1976-11-27 Cheongju Gymnasium, Cheongju, South Korea
15 Win 10–3–2 Ki Hyung Lee TKO 4 (10) 1976-09-01 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
14 Draw 9–3–2 Young Hwan Kim PTS 8 (8) 1976-06-24 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
13 Win 9–3–1 Little Park PTS 10 (10) 1976-01-25 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea Retained South Korean light-flyweight title
12 Win 8–3–1 Ki Hyung Lee PTS 10 (10) 1975-11-23 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea Retained South Korean light-flyweight title
11 Win 7–3–1 Myung An Moon PTS 10 (10) 1975-08-31 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea Won inaugural South Korean light-flyweight title
10 Win 6–3–1 Han Soo Lee KO 3 (8) 1975-07-23 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
9 Loss 5–3–1 Little Park PTS 10 (10) 1975-06-07 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
8 Win 5–2–1 Chun Woo Lee PTS 8 (8) 1975-04-19 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
7 Win 4–2–1 Yong Keun Lee KO 2 (8) 1975-03-30 Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea
6 Win 3–2–1 Yung Woon Lee PTS 4 (4) 1974-12-28 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
5 Win 2–2–1 Shi Ho Kim KO 5 (6) 1974-09-04 Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea
4 Loss 1–2–1 Hak Soo Suh PTS 4 (4) 1974-06-07 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
3 Win 1–1–1 Yung Woon Lee PTS 4 (4) 1974-06-06 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
2 Draw 0–1–1 In Soo Lim PTS 4 (4) 1972-02-05 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
1 Loss 0–1 In Soo Lim PTS 4 (4) 1971-12-28 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea

Later life & death

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After retiring, Kim experienced dementia pugilistica and financial difficulties, and on February 3, 1989, he committed suicide by leaping off a building in Seoul, South Korea.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "A day like today, Sun Jun Kim conquered the WBC Light flyweight title". World Boxing Council. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  2. ^ "JAPAN'S NAKAJIMA TAKES WBC JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE FROM SOUTH KOREA'S KIM". Pathé News. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Inaugural champion South Korean
light-flyweight champion

August 31, 1975 – 1976
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Sang Il Jung
Vacant
Title last held by
Sang Il Jung
South Korean
light-flyweight champion

January 22, 1977 – 1977
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Yong Hyun Kim
Preceded by
Sang Il Jung
OPBF
light-flyweight champion

January 29, 1978 – July 9, 1978
Succeeded by
Sang Il Jung
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC light-flyweight champion
September 30, 1978 – January 3, 1980
Succeeded by