Yong Kang Kim boxer

Yong Kang Kim boxer
bouts
31
won
26
lost
5
draw
0
Status
inactive
Division
flyweight
Debut
1985-04-06
Height
5′ 7″/170cm
Reach
-
Age
-
Born
1965-01-03
Death
-
Nationality
South Korea

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.Kim turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC and lineal flyweight titles with a decision win over Sot Chitalada in 1988. 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.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
1995-03-25 Leo Ramirez LWWLLW Jeongeup WIN
Unanimous decision
1994-09-25 Somchai Chertchai WWWWWW Kanchanaburi LOST
Unanimous decision
1992-09-26 Aquiles Guzman DLWWWW Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang LOST
Unanimous decision
1992-03-24 Jon Penalosa WWWDWW Inchon Indoor Gymnasium, Incheon WIN
KO
1991-10-05 Leo Gamez WWWWLL Incheon Gymnasium, Incheon WIN
Unanimous decision
1991-06-01 Elvis Alvarez WWWDWW Hilton Hotel, Seoul WIN
Unanimous decision
1991-01-26 Rey Cogonon LWWWL Civil Arena, Uijeongbu City WIN
KO
1990-09-29 Khaosai Galaxy WWWWWW Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri LOST
KO
1990-07-07 Mario Parcon WWWWWL Chuncheon WIN
KO
1990-03-18 Champ Kiatpetch WWWWLL Palpal Gymnasium, Seoul WIN
KO
1989-11-25 Yul-Woo Lee WLWWWL Busan LOST
Points
1989-06-03 Sot Chitalada WWLWWW Municipal Stadium, Trang LOST
Split-decision
1989-03-05 Leopard Tamakuma WWWWWW Prefectural Gymnasium, Aomori City WIN
Unanimous decision
1988-11-12 Emil Romano WWDWWW Indoor Gymnasium, Chongju WIN
Unanimous decision
1988-07-24 Sot Chitalada WWWWWW Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang WIN
Unanimous decision
1988-02-20 Sonny Vidal LWWWWD Gimpo WIN
Points
1987-12-11 Putt Ohyuthanakorn WLWWWW Jonghab Gymnasium, Gwangju City WIN
KO
1987-07-12 Jorge Cano LWLWWW Bucheon WIN
Points
1987-05-30 William Belan LLLWWD Osan WIN
KO
1987-03-08 Sung-Kyu Kim LLLLLL Chamsil Gymnasium, Seoul WIN
Points
1987-01-17 Ha-Shik Lim WLWWWW Hongcheon WIN
Points
1986-10-17 Han-Bong Kang debut Suwon WIN
KO
1986-07-26 Eul-Chul Jung debut Osan WIN
Points
1986-06-28 Soo-Young Lee debut Girls' Commercial School, Gunsan WIN
KO
1986-04-12 Sung-Kyu Kim LLLLLL Yeongcheon WIN
Points
1985-11-23 Kyu-Yoon Jung L Incheon WIN
Points
1985-10-19 No-Hyun Hwang debut Nonsan WIN
KO
1985-08-17 Hyung-Man Lee debut Bucheon WIN
Points
1985-06-29 YoungSuk Ahn debut Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul WIN
KO
1985-06-01 Joon-Won Kang debut Incheon WIN
Points
1985-04-06 Byung-Shik Bae debut Daegu WIN
KO