Chang Jung-koo

Chang Jung-Koo (Korean: 장정구; Hanja: 張正九, born February 4, 1963) is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1991. He held the WBC light-flyweight title from 1983 to 1988.

Chang Jung-Koo
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Real nameChang Jung-Koo
Nickname(s)The Korean Hawk
Weight(s)Light-flyweight
Height5 ft 3+12 in (161 cm)
Born (1963-02-04) February 4, 1963
Busan, South Korea
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins38
Wins by KO17
Losses4

Professional career

Chang took the tough road to becoming a world champion. In Chang's 15th pro fight, he faced former WBA flyweight champion Alfonso Lopez. Chang knocked out Lopez in the 3rd round. Next, Chang faced future IBF flyweight champion Jong-Kwan Chung, stopping Chung in the 6th round. In his 18th fight, and last before challenging for his first world title, Chang scored a 10-round unanimous decision over former WBC light-flyweight champion Amado Ursua.

In Chang's first world title try, he lost to Hilario Zapata of Panama by a 15-round split decision in 1982, by scores of 148–145, 142-144 and 144–147. However, in a rematch held in Seoul, he avenged that loss and became WBC light-flyweight world champion by knocking out Zapata at 2:46 of the 3rd round.

Chang then went on to establish a then-world record for the most defenses as world light flyweight champion, defending the title successfully 16 times between 1983 and 1988 when he retired.

In his first defense, he defeated Masaharu Inami and followed it with a win over future champion German Torres.

In 1984, he defeated future champion, Sot Chitalada, former champion Katsuo Tokashiki and Tadashi Kuramochi.

He started 1985 with a narrow majority decision in a rematch with German Torres. The outcome was determined by a single point on one judge's scorecard. Later in the year, he defeated Francisco Montiel and Jorge Cano.

In 1986, Chang faced Torres in a third meeting, this time defeating him by unanimous decision. He followed it with a rematch victory over Francisco Montiel and a knockout over future champion Hideyuki Ohashi.

After securing victories over Efren Pinto and Agustin Garcia in 1987, he faced future champion Isidro Perez. In a hard-fought battle, Perez dropped Chang in the opening round, however, the referee failed to rule it as such. Chang was ultimately awarded a close unanimous decision victory.

After a TKO victory in a rematch over Hideyuki Ohashi in 1988, Chang announced his retirement. Originally retired in 1988, Jang Jung-gu's first wife was a marriage swindler. From the beginning, the wife married only for Jang Jung-gu's fortune, and after the marriage, she continued to steal Jang Jung-gu's fortune for her family. When he stole almost all of his assets, he deliberately caused a feud with Jang Jung-gu, and eventually, when he divorced, he ripped off the alimony, turning Jang Jung-gu into a penniless beggar and fled to a foreign country. This is why Jang Jung-gu became financially difficult despite winning 15 championships, which forced him to return to active duty in 1989. However, financial difficulties pushed him back into the ring in 1989 when he challenged and lost to Humberto González, who was the WBC light-flyweight champion at the time.

After moving up to the flyweight division, he challenged WBC flyweight champion Sot Chitalada who he had defeated several years prior. In a closely contested bout, Chang lost a disputed majority decision.

Chitalada then lost that title to Muangchai Kittikasem, prompting Chang to challenge the newly crowned champion. Chang dropped the champion three times, however, Kittikasem rallied back to stop him in the final round. Chang announced his retirement immediately after.[1]

Chang's record for successive title defenses in the 108-pound division would soon be broken by fellow South Korean boxer Yuh Myung-Woo, who successfully defended his WBA light flyweight title 17 times in his first reign between 1985 and 1991.

Chang had a record of 38 wins and 4 losses, with 17 wins by knockout.

In June 2010, Chang and 12 other boxing personalities were inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.[2] He became the first Korean boxer to be inducted in the prestigious boxing hall of fame, and the 5th Asian boxer to receive the honor.

Professional boxing record

42 fights 38 wins 4 losses
By knockout 17 1
By decision 21 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
42 Loss 38–4 Muangchai Kittikasem TKO 12 (12), 2:36 May 18, 1991 Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea For WBC flyweight title
41 Loss 38–3 Sot Chitalada MD 12 Nov 24, 1991 Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea For WBC flyweight title
40 Win 38–2 Ric Siodora TKO 8 (12), 2:58 Sep 15, 1990 Koomi, South Korea
39 Loss 37–2 Humberto Gonzalez UD 12 Dec 9, 1989 Indoor Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea For WBC light-flyweight title
38 Win 37–1 Amando Velasco UD 10 Aug 27, 1989 Busan, South Korea
37 Win 36–1 Hideyuki Ohashi TKO 8 (12), 1:47 Jun 27, 1988 Korakuen Hall, Japan Retained WBC light-flyweight title
36 Win 35–1 Isidro Perez UD 12 Dec 13, 1987 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
35 Win 34–1 Agustin Garcia TKO 10 (12), 1:14 Jun 28, 1987 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
34 Win 33–1 Efren pinto TKO 6 (12), 0:59 Apr 19, 1987 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
33 Win 32–1 Hideyuki Ohashi TKO 5 (12), 1:55 Dec 14, 1986 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
32 Win 31–1 Francisco Montiel UD 12 Sep 13, 1986 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
31 Win 30–1 German Torres UD 12 Apr 13, 1986 Indoor Arena, Gwangju City, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
30 Win 29–1 Jorge Cano UD 12 Nov 10, 1985 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
29 Win 28–1 Francisco Montiel UD 12 Aug 4, 1985 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
28 Win 27–1 German Torres MD 12 Apr 27, 1985 Hyundai Gymnasium, Ulsan, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
27 Win 26–1 Tadashi Kuramochi UD 12 Dec 15, 1984 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
26 Win 25–1 Katsuo Tokashiki TKO 9 (12), 1:47 Aug 18, 1984 Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
25 Win 24–1 Sot Chitalada UD 12 Mar 31, 1984 Kooduk Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
24 Win 23–1 German Torres UD 12 Sep 10, 1983 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
23 Win 22–1 Masaharu Inami KO 2 (12), O:58 Jun 11, 1983 Kyungbok Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
22 Win 21–1 Hilario Zapata TKO 3 (15), 2:46 Mar 26, 1983 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea Won WBC light-flyweight title
21 Win 20–1 Tio Abella KO 2 (10), 2:25 Feb 6, 1983 Chungju, South Korea
20 Win 19–1 Rodrigo Saony PTS 10 Dec 5, 1982 Jinju, South Korea
19 Loss 18–1 Hilario Zapata SD 15 Sep 18, 1982 Jeonju Gymnasium, Jeonju, South Korea For WBC light-flyweight title
18 Win 18–0 Amado Ursua UD 10 Jul 10, 1982 Changchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
17 Win 17–0 Lukodd Phitiporn TKO 5 (10), 2:54 Apr 4, 1982 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
16 Win 16–0 Jong Kwan Chang RTD 6 (10), 3:00 Feb 10, 1982 Kyongbuk Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea
15 Win 15–0 Alfonso Lopez KO 3 (8), 2:34 Dec 26, 1981 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
14 Win 14–0 Chutmongkol Thairungriang KO 2 (10), 0:35 Nov 18, 1981 Kudok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
13 Win 13–0 Leonardo Paredes KO 6 (10), 2:25 Oct 11, 1981 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea
12 Win 12–0 Lord Esmero UD 10 Sep 4, 1981 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea
11 Win 11–0 Oscar Bolivar PTS 10 Jun 7, 1981 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea
10 Win 10–0 Miguel Leal PTS 10 Apr 25, 1981 Busan, South Korea
9 Win 9–0 Yo Dong Kim PTS 6 Mar 29, 1981 Kudok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
8 Win 8–0 Chang Pyo Hong PTS 8 Jan 23, 1981 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
7 Win 7–0 Jin Hyung Park KO 2 (6), 1:49 Jan 11, 1981 Busan, South Korea
6 Win 6–0 Nam Keun Kang PTS 6 Dec 7, 1980 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
5 Win 5–0 Hi Suo Shin PTS 4 Nov 29, 1980 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
4 Win 4–0 Ho Chul Pyun PTS 4 Nov 23, 1980 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
3 Win 3–0 Hee Kwan Lee PTS 4 Nov 22, 1980 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
2 Win 2–0 Jin Hyung Park TKO 3 (4), 0:56 Nov 19, 1980 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
1 Win 1–0 Jung Yul Suh KO 3 (4), 1:51 Nov 17, 1980 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea

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