Jong-Kwon Baek (Korean: 백종권; Hanja: 白鐘権; born November 7, 1971, in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea) is a former boxer from South Korea.
Jong-Kwon Baek | |
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| Born | Baek Jong-kwon November 7, 1971 |
| Nationality |  South Korean |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional boxing career edit
On October 31, 1999, Baek defeated Lakva Sim by split decision to win the WBA super featherweight championship.[1]
He made his first title defense against fellow South Korean Kyu Chul Choi on January 30, 2000, with the fight ending in a split draw after 12 rounds.
Baek lost the WBA super featherweight title to Cuban boxer Joel Casamayor on May 21, 2000, losing by fifth-round technical knockout.[2]
He finished his professional boxing career with a record of 23 wins (20 knockouts), 1 loss, and 1 draw.
Professional boxing record edit
| 25 fights | 23 wins | 1 loss |
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| By knockout | 20 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 25 | Win | 23–1–1 |  Rex Marzan
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TKO | 3 (10), 2:58 | Apr 20, 2002 | Saenghwal Gymnasium, Jinju, South Korea
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| 24 | Win | 22–1–1 |  Kongsuk Kiatchaiyong
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KO | 5 (10), 1:59 | Jan 30, 2001 | Central City Millenium Hall, Seoul, South Korea
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| 23 | Loss | 21–1–1 |  Joel Casamayor
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TKO | 5 (12), 2:18 | May 21, 2000 |  Harrah's Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
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Lost WBA super featherweight title |
| 22 | Draw | 21–0–1 | Choi Kyu-Chul
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PTS | 12 | Jan 30, 2000 | Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
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Retained WBA super featherweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 |  Lakva Sim
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SD | 12 | Oct 31, 1999 | Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
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Won WBA super featherweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 |  Esteban Lorenzo
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KO | 6 (10), 2:08 | Jul 6, 1999 | Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Nick Enero
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TKO | 9 (12), 0:40 | Apr 10, 1998 | Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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Retained OPBF lightweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Teofilo Tunacao
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KO | 10 (12), 0:18 | Jul 18, 1997 | Ansan Gymnasium, Ansan, South Korea
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Retained OPBF lightweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Ali Albaracin
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KO | 1 (12), 2:43 | Mar 13, 1997 | Gwangmyeong, South Korea
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Won OPBF lightweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Jun Mondonedo
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KO | 4 (10), 2:58 | Nov 13, 1996 | Pyeongtaek, South Korea
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Alfredo Baguio
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TKO | 4 (10), 2:01 | Aug 26, 1996 | Seoul, South Korea
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Nick Ampong
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KO | 2 (10), 2:37 | May 2, 1996 | Gwangmyeong, South Korea
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Boy Ligas
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PTS | 10 | Nov 24, 1995 | Ansan, South Korea
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Kim Jae-Kyung
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PTS | 10 | Aug 23, 1995 | Gwangmyeong, South Korea
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Lauro Wilton
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TKO | 8 (10), 0:24 | Mar 31, 1995 | Ansan, South Korea
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Al Coquilla
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TKO | 10 (10), 2:18 | Feb 8, 1995 | Seoul, South Korea
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Lee Gab-Yong
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UD | 10 | Mar 26, 1994 | Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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Won South Korean lightweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Kim Han-Jin
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KO | 2 (8), 2:36 | Nov 21, 1993 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Chung Heun-Guk
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KO | 2 (8), 2:20 | Jul 31, 1993 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Lee Chang-Hoon
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KO | 1 (8), 2:20 | Jul 3, 1993 | Education Culture Center, Seoul, South Korea
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Lim Hyo-Young
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KO | 5 (6), 0:35 | Jan 16, 1993 | Seoul, South Korea
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Park Jong-Ho
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TKO | 2 (4), 3:08 | Dec 19, 1992 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Kim Bon-Dol
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TKO | 2 (4), 1:35 | Nov 21, 1992 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Kim Ui-Man
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KO | 2 (4), 2:33 | Nov 20, 1992 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Choi Sung-Ho
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KO | 3 (4), 2:58 | Sep 26, 1992 | Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
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References edit
- ^ "BAEK WRESTS WBA SUPER-FEATHER TITLE ON SPLIT DECISION OVER LAKVA SIM". The CyberBoxingZone News. 1999-10-31. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ^ "Brush With Greatness Cuban refugee Joel Casamayor eyes a shot at becoming the bantamweight to beat". Vault. 2001-09-10. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Baek Jong-kwon from BoxRec (registration required)
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