Kim Yong-kang
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 Yong-kang | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Kim Yong-kang |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Born | 3 January 1965 Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
Pro career
Kim turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC and lineal flyweight titles with a decision win over Sot Chitalada in 1988.[1] 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.
See also
- List of lineal boxing world champions
- List of flyweight boxing champions
- List of WBC world champions
- List of WBA world champions
References
- "Kim Yong-kang - Lineal Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sot Chitalada |
Lineal Flyweight Champion 1988 Jul 24 – 1989 Jun 3 |
Succeeded by Sot Chitalada |
| Preceded by Sot Chitalada |
The Ring Flyweight Champion 1988 Jul 24 – 1989 Jun 3 |
Succeeded by Sot Chitalada |
| Preceded by Sot Chitalada |
WBC Flyweight Champion 1988 Jul 24 – 1989 Jun 3 |
Succeeded by Sot Chitalada |
| Preceded by Elvis Álvarez |
WBA Flyweight Champion 1991 Jun 1 – 1992 Sep 26 |
Succeeded by Aquiles Guzman |