Choi Hi-yong

Hi-Yong Choi
Statistics
Real name Hi-Yong Choi
Weight(s)
Height 5′ 4½ in. (164 cm.)
Nationality Korean
Born (1965-09-13) September 13, 1965
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 21
Wins 19
Wins by KO 8
Losses 2
Draws 0
No contests 0

Hi-Yong Choi (born 1965-09-13 in Korea) is a former professional boxer. He is a former WBA light-flyweight champion.

Professional career

Choi turned professional in 1987 and captured the WBA light flyweight title in 1991 in only his 10th pro bout in with a decision win over Bong-Jun Kim. He defended the belt 4 times before losing it to Hideyuki Ohashi in 1992. He later moved up in weight and in 1995 captured the WBA light flyweight title with a decision win over Leo Gamez. He lost the belt in 1996 to Carlos Murillo and retired after the bout.


Achievements
Preceded by
Bong-Jun Kim
WBA minimumweight champion
February 2, 1991 - October 14, 1992
Succeeded by
Hideyuki Ohashi
Preceded by
Leo Gamez
WBA light flyweight champion
February 4, 1995 - January 13, 1996
Succeeded by
Carlos Murillo


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