Kim Yong-kang
| Kim Yong-kang | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Kim Yong-kang |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Born | 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 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.
Professional boxing record[]
| 31 fights | 26 wins | 5 losses |
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| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By decision | 15 | 4 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 31 | Win | 26–5 |  Leo Ramirez
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UD | 10 | Mar 25, 1995 |  Jeongeup, South Korea
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| 30 | Loss | 25–5 |  Saen Sor Ploenchit
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UD | 12 | Sep 25, 1994 |  Municipal Stadium, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
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For WBA flyweight title |
| 29 | Loss | 25–4 | Aquiles Guzmán
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UD | 12 | Sep 26, 1992 | Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
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Lost WBA flyweight title |
| 28 | Win | 25–3 | Jon Penalosa
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KO | 6 (12) | Mar 24, 1992 | Inchon Indoor Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
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Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 27 | Win | 24–3 | Leo Gámez
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UD | 12 | Oct 5, 1991 | Incheon Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
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Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 26 | Win | 23–3 |  Elvis Álvarez
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UD | 12 | Jun 1, 1991 | Hilton Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
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Won WBA flyweight title |
| 25 | Win | 22–3 | Rey Cogonon
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KO | 5 (10) | Jan 26, 1991 | Civil Arena, Uijeongbu City, South Korea
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| 24 | Loss | 21–3 | Khaosai Galaxy
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KO | 6 (12) | Sep 29, 1990 | Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri, Thailand
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For WBA super flyweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | Mario Parcon
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KO | 6 (10) | Jul 7, 1990 | Chuncheon, South Korea
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| 22 | Win | 20–2 | Champ Kiatpetch
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KO | 2 (10) | Mar 18, 1990 | Palpal Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 21 | Loss | 19–2 | Lee Yul-woo
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PTS | 10 | Nov 25, 1989 | Busan, South Korea
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| 20 | Loss | 19–1 | Sot Chitalada
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SD | 12 | Jun 3, 1989 | Municipal Stadium, Trang, Thailand
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Lost WBC flyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 |  Leopard Tamakuma
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UD | 12 | Mar 5, 1989 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Aomori City, Aomori, Japan
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Retained WBC flyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Emil Romano
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UD | 12 | Nov 12, 1988 | Indoor Gymnasium, Chongju, South Korea
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Retained WBC and The Ring flyweight titles |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Sot Chitalada
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UD | 12 | Jul 24, 1988 | Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
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Won WBC and The Ring flyweight titles |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Sonny Vidal
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PTS | 12 | Feb 20, 1988 | Gimpo, South Korea
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Retained OPBF light flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Putt Ohyuthanakorn
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KO | 10 (12) | Dec 11, 1987 | Jonghab Gymnasium, Gwangju City, South Korea
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Won vacant OPBF light flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 |  Jorge Cano
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PTS | 10 | Jul 12, 1987 | Bucheon, South Korea
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | William Belan
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KO | 1 (10) | May 30, 1987 | Osan, South Korea
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Sung Kyu Kim
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PTS | 8 | Mar 8, 1987 | Chamsil Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Ha Shik Lim
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PTS | 10 | Jan 17, 1987 | Hongcheon, South Korea
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Won South Korea light flyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Han Bong Kang
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KO | 7 (8) | Oct 17, 1986 | Suwon, South Korea
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Eul Chul Jung
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PTS | 8 | Jul 26, 1986 | Osan, South Korea
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Soo-Young Lee
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KO | 2 (6) | Jun 28, 1986 | Girls' Commercial School, Gunsan, South Korea
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Sung Kyu Kim
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PTS | 8 | Apr 12, 1986 | Yeongcheon, South Korea
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Kye Yoon Jung
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PTS | 6 | Nov 23, 1985 | Incheon, South Korea
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | No-Hyun Hwang
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KO | 2 (4) | Oct 19, 1985 | Nonsan, South Korea
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Hyung-Man Lee
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PTS | 4 | Aug 17, 1985 | Bucheon, South Korea
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | YoungSuk Ahn
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KO | 4 (4) | Jun 29, 1985 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Joon-Won Kang
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PTS | 4 | Jun 1, 1985 | Incheon, South Korea
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Byung Sik Bae
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KO | 4 (4) | Apr 6, 1985 | Daegu, South Korea
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See also[]
- List of flyweight boxing champions
- List of WBC world champions
- List of WBA world champions
References[]
- ^ "Kim Yong-kang - Lineal Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
External links[]
- Boxing record for Kim Yong-kang from BoxRec (registration required)
- Kim Yong-kang - CBZ Profile
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