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Yuh Hwan-kil

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Yuh Hwan-kil
Born
Yuh Hwan-kil

(1962-09-23)September 23, 1962
Namhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
DiedApril 21, 2009(2009-04-21) (aged 46)
Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Featherweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins26
Wins by KO11
Losses2
Draws3
No contests0

Yuh Hwan-kil (Korean류환길; Hanja柳煥吉; September 23, 1962 – April 21, 2009) was a boxer from South Korea.

In December 1981, he won the Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation lightweight title.

In 1984, Yuh became the inaugural IBF Super Featherweight champion with a split decision win over Rod Sequenan. He defended the belt once before losing it to Lester Ellis of Australia in 1985.

On April 21, 2009, he died after 3 years of being in a vegetative state. He had been injured in a hit and run accident.

Preceded by
Inaugural champion
IBF Super Featherweight Champion
April 22, 1984–February 15, 1985
Succeeded by