Kim Sung-jun

Kim Sung-jun
Born(1953-06-03)June 3, 1953
Busan, South Korea
DiedFebruary 3, 1989(1989-02-03) (aged 35)
Seoul, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 2+12 in (159 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins28
Wins by KO13
Losses14
Draws6

Kim Sung-Jun (Korean김성준; Hanja金性俊; June 3, 1953 – February 3, 1989) was a boxer from South Korea.

Professional career

In January, 1978, he won the Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation light flyweight title.

In September, 1978, Kim became the WBC light flyweight champion with a KO win over Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh.[1] He defended the belt three times before losing it to Shigeo Nakajima in January, 1980.[2]

In July, 1980, Kim unsuccessfully challenged Shoji Oguma for the WBC flyweight title, losing by a split decision.

Professional boxing record

48 fights 28 wins 14 losses
By knockout 13 0
By decision 15 14
Draws 6
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
48 Loss 28–14–6 Suk Chul Bae UD 10 (10) 1982-07-11 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
47 Win 28–13–6 Kiyoshi Nagashima KO 9 (10) 1981-12-06 Gwangju Gymnasium, Gwangju City, South Korea
46 Loss 27–13–6 Hong Soo Yang PTS 10 (10) 1981-06-27 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
45 Loss 27–12–6 Hector Meléndez PTS 10 (10) 1981-05-13 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
44 Loss 27–11–6 Rafael Orono PTS 10 (10) 1981-04-06 Caracas, Venezuela
43 Loss 27–10–6 Miguel Canto PTS 10 (10) 1981-02-22 Merida, Mexico
42 Win 27–9–6 Bemi Dayodan KO 1 (10) 1981-01-11 Daegu, South Korea
41 Win 26–9–6 Arnel Arrozal UD 10 (10) 1980-09-26 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
40 Loss 25–9–6 Shoji Oguma SD 15 (15) 1980-07-28 Kuramae Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan For WBC flyweight title
39 Draw 25–8–6 Hong Soo Yang TD 6 (10) 1980-06-20 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
38 Loss 25–8–5 Lee Seung-hoon PTS 10 (10) 1980-05-09 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
37 Loss 25–7–5 Shigeo Nakajima UD 15 (15) 1980-01-03 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Lost WBC light-flyweight title
36 Win 25–6–5 Hector Meléndez UD 15 (15) 1979-10-21 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
35 Win 24–6–5 Siony Carupo SD 15 (15) 1979-07-28 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
34 Win 23–6–5 Jiro Takada PTS 10 (10) 1979-06-03 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
33 Draw 22–6–5 Hector Meléndez SD 15 (15) 1979-03-31 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBC light-flyweight title
32 Win 22–6–4 Peter Siscon KO 4 (10) 1979-02-24 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
31 Win 21–6–4 Ric Barimbad PTS 10 (10) 1978-11-30 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
30 Win 20–6–4 Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh KO 3 (15) 1978-09-30 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Won WBC light-flyweight title
29 Loss 19–6–4 Sang Il Jung PTS 12 (12) 1978-07-09 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Lost OPBF light-flyweight title
28 Win 19–5–4 Eddie Carazal KO 10 (10) 1978-06-15 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
27 Draw 18–5–4 Franco Torregoza PTS 10 (10) 1978-05-06 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
26 Win 18–5–3 Kazunori Tenryu KO 3 (12) 1978-03-25 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained OPBF light-flyweight title
25 Win 17–5–3 Sang Il Jung PTS 12 (12) 1978-01-29 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Won OPBF light-flyweight title
24 Win 16–5–3 Kyung Ju Ha KO 5 (10) 1977-12-28 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
23 Win 15–5–3 Demetrio Alferez KO 7 (10) 1977-11-04 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
22 Win 14–5–3 Ryuji Iwamoto PTS 10 (10) 1977-08-10 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
21 Draw 13–5–3 Yong Hyun Kim PTS 10 (10) 1977-07-15 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained South Korean light-flyweight title
20 Loss 13–5–2 Kazunori Tenryu PTS 10 (10) 1977-04-19 Japan
19 Win 13–4–2 Mak Dong Kim PTS 10 (10) 1977-03-27 Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea Retained South Korean light-flyweight title
18 Loss 12–4–2 Shoji Oguma PTS 10 (10) 1977-02-15 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
17 Win 12–3–2 Little Park PTS 10 (10) 1977-01-22 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Won vacant South Korean light-flyweight title
16 Win 11–3–2 Suriya Patumwadee KO 5 (10) 1976-11-27 Cheongju Gymnasium, Cheongju, South Korea
15 Win 10–3–2 Ki Hyung Lee TKO 4 (10) 1976-09-01 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
14 Draw 9–3–2 Young Hwan Kim PTS 8 (8) 1976-06-24 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
13 Win 9–3–1 Little Park PTS 10 (10) 1976-01-25 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea Retained South Korean light-flyweight title
12 Win 8–3–1 Ki Hyung Lee PTS 10 (10) 1975-11-23 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea Retained South Korean light-flyweight title
11 Win 7–3–1 Myung An Moon PTS 10 (10) 1975-08-31 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea Won inaugural South Korean light-flyweight title
10 Win 6–3–1 Han Soo Lee KO 3 (8) 1975-07-23 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
9 Loss 5–3–1 Little Park PTS 10 (10) 1975-06-07 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
8 Win 5–2–1 Chun Woo Lee PTS 8 (8) 1975-04-19 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
7 Win 4–2–1 Yong Keun Lee KO 2 (8) 1975-03-30 Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea
6 Win 3–2–1 Yung Woon Lee PTS 4 (4) 1974-12-28 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
5 Win 2–2–1 Shi Ho Kim KO 5 (6) 1974-09-04 Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea
4 Loss 1–2–1 Hak Soo Suh PTS 4 (4) 1974-06-07 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
3 Win 1–1–1 Yung Woon Lee PTS 4 (4) 1974-06-06 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
2 Draw 0–1–1 In Soo Lim PTS 4 (4) 1972-02-05 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
1 Loss 0–1 In Soo Lim PTS 4 (4) 1971-12-28 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea

Later life & death

After retiring, Kim experienced dementia pugilistica and financial difficulties, and on February 3, 1989, he committed suicide by leaping off a building in Seoul, South Korea.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ "A day like today, Sun Jun Kim conquered the WBC Light flyweight title". World Boxing Council. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  2. ^ "JAPAN'S NAKAJIMA TAKES WBC JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE FROM SOUTH KOREA'S KIM". Pathé News. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Inaugural champion South Korean
light-flyweight champion

August 31, 1975 – 1976
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Sang Il Jung
Vacant
Title last held by
Sang Il Jung
South Korean
light-flyweight champion

January 22, 1977 – 1977
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Yong Hyun Kim
Preceded by
Sang Il Jung
OPBF
light-flyweight champion

January 29, 1978 – July 9, 1978
Succeeded by
Sang Il Jung
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC light-flyweight champion
September 30, 1978 – January 3, 1980
Succeeded by