Lee Hyung-chul (boxer)
Lee Hyung-chul (born December 13, 1969, in Gimje, South Korea) is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996. He won the World Boxing Association super flyweight title in 1994.
| Lee Hyung-chul | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Hyung Chul Lee |
| Weight(s) | Super flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (166 cm) |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Born | December 13, 1969 Gimje, South Korea |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| Losses | 6 |
Professional career
Lee turned professional in 1987 and compiled a record of 17-4 before facing and defeating Japanese boxer Katsuya Onizuka, to win the WBA Super flyweight title. He would defend the title against another Japanese boxer Tomonori Tamura in his next fight[1] He would lose go on to lose the title to Venezuelan contender Alimi Goitia.[2] He would unsuccessfully rematch Goitia seven months later this time losing via 12 round stoppage, he retired shortly after the fight.
Professional boxing record
| 25 fights | 19 wins | 6 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 15 | 3 |
| By decision | 4 | 3 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Loss | 19–6 | Alimi Goitia | TKO | 12 (12) | 1996-02-24 | Gwangyang Gymnasium, Gwangyang, South Korea | For WBA super flyweight title |
| 24 | Loss | 19–5 | Alimi Goitia | KO | 4 (12) | 1995-07-22 | Jangchung Arena, Seoul, South Korea | Lost WBA super flyweight title |
| 23 | Win | 19–4 | Tomonori Tamura | TKO | 12 (12) | 1995-02-25 | Sajik Arena, Busan, South Korea | Retained WBA super flyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 18–4 | Katsuya Onizuka | TKO | 9 (12) | 1994-09-18 | Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | Won WBA super flyweight title |
| 21 | Win | 17–4 | Kenji Kanazawa | KO | 2 (10) | 1994-04-30 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 20 | Win | 16–4 | Jaime Banggot | KO | 4 (10) | 1993-10-31 | Incheon Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea | |
| 19 | Win | 15–4 | Hiroshi Kobayashi | KO | 4 (10) | 1993-06-26 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 18 | Win | 14–4 | Mario Parcon | KO | 3 (10) | 1993-03-27 | Daegu, South Korea | |
| 17 | Win | 13–4 | Julius Tarona | PTS | 10 (10) | 1992-09-05 | Daegu, South Korea | |
| 16 | Win | 12–4 | Sugar Ray Hynes | KO | 10 (10) | 1992-03-28 | Chuncheon, South Korea | |
| 15 | Win | 11–4 | Tomohiko Yokoyama | KO | 1 (10) | 1991-11-23 | Citizen Hall, Wondang, South Korea | |
| 14 | Win | 10–4 | Keun Ho Kim | KO | 2 (10) | 1991-07-06 | Wondang, South Korea | Retained South Korean super flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 9–4 | Chan Woo Park | KO | 3 (10) | 1991-04-06 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | Won vacant South Korean super flyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 8–4 | Tomoki Morikawa | UD | 10 (10) | 1990-11-26 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 11 | Loss | 7–4 | David Grimán | PTS | 10 (10) | 1990-08-11 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 10 | Win | 7–3 | Kyung Su Koo | KO | 1 (8) | 1990-04-22 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 9 | Win | 6–3 | Toshio Nayuki | KO | 3 (6) | 1990-03-11 | Kyoto, Japan | |
| 8 | Win | 5–3 | Sung Keuk Park | PTS | 6 (6) | 1989-12-30 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 7 | Win | 4–3 | Keun Sun Hong | KO | 1 (4) | 1989-12-23 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 6 | Win | 3–3 | Jung Pil Lee | KO | 1 (4) | 1989-11-24 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 5 | Win | 2–3 | Soo Yong Jung | KO | 2 (4) | 1989-03-25 | Olympic Fencing Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 4 | Loss | 1–3 | Joon Bum Koh | KO | 2 (4) | 1988-10-29 | Municipal Ground, Ansan, South Korea | |
| 3 | Loss | 1–2 | Chang Ok Kim | PTS | 4 (4) | 1988-03-05 | Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea | |
| 2 | Win | 1–1 | Hee Hwan Moon | PTS | 4 (4) | 1987-11-18 | Jecheon, South Korea | |
| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Hun Yup Choi | PTS | 4 (4) | 1987-10-24 | Jeongseon, South Korea |
References
- "Champion Lee Hyung-chul of South Korea knocked out Japan's Tomonori". Associated Press. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- "Nigel Benn Retains WBC Title". Los Angeles Times. 23 July 1995. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
External links
- Boxing record for Lee Hyung-chul from BoxRec (registration required)
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