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Revision as of 15:20, 5 August 2017
Choi Hyun-Mi | |
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Born | |
Nationality | ![]() |
Other names | Defector Girl Boxer[1] |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Super featherweight |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 11 |
Wins | 10 |
Wins by KO | 3 |
Losses | 0 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 0 |
Choi Hyun-Mi (Korean: 최현미; born November 7, 1990 in Pyongyang, North Korea) is a South Korean female boxer fighting in the Super featherweight division, and a World Boxing Association champion.[2]
At age 18 Choi was asked to prepare to compete in the 2008 Olympics as a member of the North Korean team; eventually the International Olympic Committee decided against including women's boxing in the competition.[3] In 2004 her father, a successful businessman in North Korea, fled the country, followed by his family, who traveled first through China, then were smuggled through Vietnam before settling in South Korea, where Choi's promoters advertised her as the "Defector Girl Boxer".[3]
Professional career
Choi entered the amateur ranks in South Korea in 2006, winning 5 domestic titles before turning professional in 2007.[3] On October 11, 2008, Choi won the vacant women’s featherweight championship of the World Boxing Association by beating Xu Chun Yan of China.[3]
On the 23rd and 30 January, Choi featured in episodes of the popular Korean variety show Infinity Challenge, where she successfully defended her WBA Featherweight Women’s title against Tenku Tsubasa.
On May 10, 2014, Choi won the women's super featherweight championship of the World Boxing Association by beating Keanpetch Superchamps of Thailand.[4]
Professional boxing record
See also
References
- ^ "Hyun-Mi Choi Awakening Profile". Awakeningfighters.com. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ^ Sang-hun, Choe (23 October 2008). "'Defector Girl Boxer' supports family with her fists". Retrieved 3 May 2017 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ a b c d "New York Times, 10-26-08". New York Times.com. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
- ^ "Interview: Super Featherweight World Champion, Boxer Choi Hyon-Mi - New Focus International". 26 May 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- ^ "Hyun-Mi Choi". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
Notes
- The Korea Times, 10-12-2008
- Choi Hyun-mi: From N.Korea to Boxing Glory , The Chosun Ilbo, December 29, 2009
External links
- Hyun-Mi Choi at Awakening Fighters
- Champion North Korean Boxer, PRI's The World
- Boxing record for Choi Hyun-mi from BoxRec (registration required)
- 최현미 (Choi Hyunmi) on Cyworld (ChoiHyunmi61) (in Korean)
- Reuters photo, after winning featherweight championship match