Kim Yong-kang
Kim Yong-kang | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kim Yong-kang 3 January 1965 Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| 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 lineal flyweight 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.
See also
- List of lineal boxing world champions
- 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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