Kwon Soon-chun

Kwon Soon-chun
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Real name Kwon Soon-chun
Weight(s)
Nationality South Korean
Born (1959-04-24) April 24, 1959
Seoul, South Korea
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights 35
Wins 27
Wins by KO 18
Losses 5
Draws 3
No contests 0

Kwon Soon-chun (born April 24, 1959 in South Korea ) is a retired South Korean boxer.

Professional career

After turning professional in 1977 he had compiled a record of 21-2-1 in 6 years before unsuccessfully challenging for the WBA super flyweight championship against Jiro Watanabe in 1983. He fought Rene Busayong for the vacant IBF world title and won by 5th-round knockout. After a successful six title defenses he ended up losing the title to Chung Jong-kwan in 1985.

See also

Achievements
Inaugural Champion IBF flyweight champion
December 24, 1983 – December 20, 1985
Succeeded by
Chung Jong-kwan


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