Kim Sung-jun
Kim Sung-Jun (Hangul: 김성준, Hanja: 金性俊) (June 3, 1953 – February 3, 1989) was a boxer from South Korea.
| Kim Sung-Jun | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Kim Sung-Jun |
| Weight(s) | Light Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 2 1⁄2 in (159 cm) |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | June 3, 1953 Busan, South Korea |
| Died | February 3, 1989 (aged 35) Seoul, South Korea |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 48 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 6 |
| No contests | 0 |
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. He defended the belt three times before losing it to Shigeo Nakajima in January, 1980.
In July, 1980, Kim unsuccessfully challenged Shoji Oguma for the WBC flyweight title, losing by a split decision.
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.
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| Preceded by Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh |
WBC Light Flyweight Champion 30 September 1978 – 3 January 1980 |
Succeeded by Shigeo Nakajima |
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