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Kwon Soon-chun

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Kwon Soon-chun
Born
Kwon Soon-chun

(1959-04-24) April 24, 1959 (age 65)
Seoul, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Statistics
Weight(s)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins27
Wins by KO18
Losses5
Draws3
No contests0

Kwon Soon-chun (born April 24, 1959 in South Korea ) is a retired South Korean boxer.

Professional career

After turning professional in 1977 he had compiled a record of 21-2-1 in 6 years before unsuccessfully challenging for the WBA super flyweight championship against Jiro Watanabe in 1983. He fought Rene Busayong for the vacant IBF world title and won by 5th-round knockout. After a successful six title defenses he ended up losing the title to Chung Jong-kwan in 1985.

See also

Achievements
Inaugural Champion IBF flyweight champion
December 24, 1983 – December 20, 1985
Succeeded by