Kim Bong-jun

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
Statistics
Real nameBong Jun Kim
Nickname(s)Sleeping Boy
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4+12 in (164 cm)
BornSouth Korea
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins24
Wins by KO10
Losses10
Draws3

Professional career

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

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

References

  1. "Unbeaten Leo Gamez of Venezuela gained a unanimous decision..." United Press International. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  2. "FOR THE RECORD". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
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