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.
Kim Bong-jun | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bong Jun Kim South Korea |
| Other names | Sleeping Boy |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 4+1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 37 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 3 |
Professional career edit
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 edit
| 37 fights | 24 wins | 10 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 10 | 3 |
| By decision | 14 | 7 |
| Draws | 3 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Loss | 24–10–3 | Takashi Oba | TKO | 4 (?) | 1994-11-14 | Japan | |
| 36 | Win | 24–9–3 | Maximo Barro | PTS | 10 (10) | 1994-10-14 | Wando, South Korea | |
| 35 | Loss | 23–9–3 | Melchor Cob Castro | UD | 10 (10) | 1993-07-17 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 34 | Loss | 23–8–3 | Hiroki Ioka | UD | 12 (12) | 1992-06-15 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | For WBA light flyweight title |
| 33 | Loss | 23–7–3 | Choi Hi-yong | UD | 12 (12) | 1991-10-26 | Hilton Hotel, Seoul, South Korea | For WBA minimumweight title |
| 32 | Loss | 23–6–3 | Choi Hi-yong | UD | 12 (12) | 1991-02-02 | Sajik Arena, Busan, South Korea | Lost WBA minimumweight title |
| 31 | Win | 23–5–3 | Silverio Barcenas | MD | 12 (12) | 1990-11-03 | Taegu Indoor Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea | Retained WBA minimumweight title |
| 30 | Win | 22–5–3 | Silverio Barcenas | TD | 5 (12) | 1990-05-13 | University Gym, Kunsan, South Korea | Retained WBA minimumweight title |
| 29 | Win | 21–5–3 | Petchthai Chuvatana | KO | 4 (12) | 1990-02-10 | Sangmu Gymnasium, Seongnam, South Korea | Retained WBA minimumweight title |
| 28 | Win | 20–5–3 | John Arief | TKO | 9 (12) | 1989-10-22 | Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea | Retained WBA minimumweight title |
| 27 | Win | 19–5–3 | Sam Joong Lee | MD | 12 (12) | 1989-08-06 | Student Gymnasium, Samcheonpo, South Korea | Retained WBA minimumweight title |
| 26 | Win | 18–5–3 | Agustin Garcia | TKO | 7 (12) | 1989-04-16 | Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea | Won vacant WBA minimumweight title |
| 25 | Win | 17–5–3 | Armando Tenoria | KO | 2 (10) | 1989-01-29 | Pohang, South Korea | |
| 24 | Win | 16–5–3 | Sung Kon Lee | KO | 3 (8) | 1988-10-29 | Municipal Ground, Ansan, South Korea | |
| 23 | Win | 15–5–3 | Nana Suhana | PTS | 10 (10) | 1988-04-09 | Jinju, South Korea | |
| 22 | Loss | 14–5–3 | Leo Gámez | UD | 12 (12) | 1988-01-10 | Kudok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea | For vacant WBA minimumweight title |
| 21 | Win | 14–4–3 | Hi Chung Noh | KO | 3 (8) | 1987-09-13 | Student Gymnasium, Jinju, South Korea | |
| 20 | Draw | 13–4–3 | Eul Chul Jung | TD | 2 (8) | 1987-06-14 | Hawaii Hotel, Bugok, South Korea | |
| 19 | Win | 13–4–2 | Chung Bok Park | TKO | 4 (8) | 1987-03-14 | Chuncheon, South Korea | |
| 18 | Win | 12–4–2 | Seung Yub Kang | TD | 5 (10) | 1987-01-24 | Uijeongbu City, South Korea | |
| 17 | Win | 11–4–2 | Dok Hyun Kim | KO | 3 (8) | 1986-12-20 | Bucheon, South Korea | |
| 16 | Loss | 10–4–2 | Ha Shik Lim | TD | 4 (10) | 1986-10-25 | Uijeongbu City, South Korea | For vacant South Korean light flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 10–3–2 | Sung Kyu Kim | TD | 8 (6) | 1986-06-28 | Girls' Commercial School, Gunsan, South Korea | |
| 14 | Win | 9–3–2 | Hideyuki Ohashi | PTS | 10 (10) | 1986-03-20 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 13 | Win | 8–3–2 | Yung Sang Lee | KO | 4 (8) | 1986-01-11 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 12 | Win | 7–3–2 | Chang Young Jang | KO | 2 (8) | 1985-10-19 | Nonsan, South Korea | |
| 11 | Win | 6–3–2 | Hyung Man Kim | PTS | 6 (6) | 1985-04-27 | Hyundai Gymnasium, Ulsan, South Korea | |
| 10 | Loss | 5–3–2 | Joon Huh | KO | 3 (6) | 1985-02-16 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 9 | Draw | 5–2–2 | Byung Kwan Jung | PTS | 6 (6) | 1984-11-24 | Seoul, Japan | |
| 8 | Win | 5–2–1 | Il Hwan Kim | PTS | 6 (6) | 1984-10-28 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| 7 | Loss | 4–2–1 | Kyung Jae Chang | PTS | 6 (6) | 1984-06-17 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| 6 | Win | 4–1–1 | Kyoo Shik Jo | PTS | 4 (4) | 1984-04-06 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| 5 | Draw | 3–1–1 | Kyoo Shik Jo | PTS | 4 (4) | 1984-02-12 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 4 | Loss | 3–1 | Sung Jae Kim | KO | 2 (4) | 1983-12-14 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Duk Sang Kim | PTS | 4 (4) | 1983-12-12 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Byung Kab Kim | PTS | 4 (4) | 1983-12-10 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Yang Chun Oh | PTS | 4 (4) | 1983-07-23 | Seoul, South Korea |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Unbeaten Leo Gamez of Venezuela gained a unanimous decision..." United Press International. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
- ^ "FOR THE RECORD". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Kim Bong-jun from BoxRec (registration required)