Kim Yong-kang

Kim Yong-kang
Statistics
Real name Kim Yong-kang
Weight(s) Flyweight
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Nationality South Korean
Born (1965-01-03)3 January 1965
Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 31
Wins 26
Wins by KO 11
Losses 5
Draws 0

Yong-Kang Kim (Hangul: 김용강, Hanja: 金容江) (born January 3, 1965 in Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea) is a former professional boxer in the flyweight (112 lb) division.

Pro career

Kim turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC and lineal flyweight titles with a decision win over Sot Chitalada in 1988.[1] He lost his belts in his third defense in a rematch with Chitalada.

In 1991 he won the WBA flyweight title with a decision win over Elvis Álvarez. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Aquiles Guzman in 1992.

In 1994 Kim returned for his biggest fight, for he WBA flyweight title against Saen Sor Ploenchit. The fight was staged a half mile from the Bridge over the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi, Thailand (Kleebbua Stadium or Kanchanaburi Stadium). Over 50,000 fans turned out for the free boxing event. Although Ploenchit was dropped in round one, he went on to easily outbox the former world champion Kim.

See also

References

  1. "Kim Yong-kang - Lineal Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
Achievements
Preceded by
Sot Chitalada
Lineal Flyweight Champion
1988 Jul 24 – 1989 Jun 3
Succeeded by
Sot Chitalada
Preceded by
Sot Chitalada
The Ring Flyweight Champion
1988 Jul 24 – 1989 Jun 3
Succeeded by
Sot Chitalada
Preceded by
Sot Chitalada
WBC Flyweight Champion
1988 Jul 24 – 1989 Jun 3
Succeeded by
Sot Chitalada
Preceded by
Elvis Álvarez
WBA Flyweight Champion
1991 Jun 1 – 1992 Sep 26
Succeeded by
Aquiles Guzman


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