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Kim Yong-kang
South Korean boxer
Kim Yong-kang (Korean: 김용강; Hanja: 金容江, born January 3, 1965) is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1995. He is a two-time flyweight champion, having held the WBC and The Ring titles from 1988 to 1989 and the WBA title from 1991 to 1992.
Kim turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC and The Ring flyweight titles with a decision win over Sot Chitalada in 1988. He lost his belts in his third defense in a rematch with Chitalada.[1]
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.[2]
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.[3]
| 31 fights | 26 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By decision | 15 | 4 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Win | 26–5 | Leo Ramirez | UD | 10 | Mar 25, 1995 | Jeongeup, South Korea | |
| 30 | Loss | 25–5 | Saen Sor Ploenchit | UD | 12 | Sep 25, 1994 | Municipal Stadium, Kanchanaburi, Thailand | For WBA flyweight title |
| 29 | Loss | 25–4 | Aquiles Guzmán | UD | 12 | Sep 26, 1992 | Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea | Lost WBA flyweight title |
| 28 | Win | 25–3 | Jon Penalosa | KO | 6 (12) | Mar 24, 1992 | Inchon Indoor Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 27 | Win | 24–3 | Leo Gámez | UD | 12 | Oct 5, 1991 | Incheon Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 26 | Win | 23–3 | Elvis Álvarez | UD | 12 | Jun 1, 1991 | Hilton Hotel, Seoul, South Korea | Won WBA flyweight title |
| 25 | Win | 22–3 | Rey Cogonon | KO | 5 (10) | Jan 26, 1991 | Civil Arena, Uijeongbu City, South Korea | |
| 24 | Loss | 21–3 | Khaosai Galaxy | KO | 6 (12) | Sep 29, 1990 | Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri, Thailand | For WBA super-flyweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | Mario Parcon | KO | 6 (10) | Jul 7, 1990 | Chuncheon, South Korea | |
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | Champ Kiatpetch | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 18, 1990 | Palpal Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 21 | Loss | 19–2 | Lee Yul-woo | PTS | 10 | Nov 25, 1989 | Busan, South Korea | |
| 20 | Loss | 19–1 | Sot Chitalada | SD | 12 | Jun 3, 1989 | Municipal Stadium, Trang, Thailand | Lost WBC flyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Leopard Tamakuma | UD | 12 | Mar 5, 1989 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Aomori City, Aomori, Japan | Retained WBC flyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Emil Romano | UD | 12 | Nov 12, 1988 | Indoor Gymnasium, Chongju, South Korea | Retained WBC and The Ring flyweight titles |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Sot Chitalada | UD | 12 | Jul 24, 1988 | Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea | Won WBC and The Ring flyweight titles |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Sonny Vidal | PTS | 12 | Feb 20, 1988 | Gimpo, South Korea | Retained OPBF light-flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Putt Ohyuthanakorn | KO | 10 (12) | Dec 11, 1987 | Jonghab Gymnasium, Gwangju City, South Korea | Won vacant OPBF light-flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Jorge Cano | PTS | 10 | Jul 12, 1987 | Bucheon, South Korea | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | William Belan | KO | 1 (10) | May 30, 1987 | Osan, South Korea | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Sung Kyu Kim | PTS | 8 | Mar 8, 1987 | Chamsil Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Ha Shik Lim | PTS | 10 | Jan 17, 1987 | Hongcheon, South Korea | Won South Korea light-flyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Han Bong Kang | KO | 7 (8) | Oct 17, 1986 | Suwon, South Korea | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Eul Chul Jung | PTS | 8 | Jul 26, 1986 | Osan, South Korea | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Soo-Young Lee | KO | 2 (6) | Jun 28, 1986 | Girls' Commercial School, Gunsan, South Korea | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Sung Kyu Kim | PTS | 8 | Apr 12, 1986 | Yeongcheon, South Korea | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Kye Yoon Jung | PTS | 6 | Nov 23, 1985 | Incheon, South Korea | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | No-Hyun Hwang | KO | 2 (4) | Oct 19, 1985 | Nonsan, South Korea | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Hyung-Man Lee | PTS | 4 | Aug 17, 1985 | Bucheon, South Korea | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | YoungSuk Ahn | KO | 4 (4) | Jun 29, 1985 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Joon-Won Kang | PTS | 4 | Jun 1, 1985 | Incheon, South Korea | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Byung Sik Bae | KO | 4 (4) | Apr 6, 1985 | Daegu, South Korea |
- "Names in the News". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- "Guzman wrests WBA flyweight crown from Kim". United Press International. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- "McCall wants shot at Tyson". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- Boxing record for Kim Yong-kang from BoxRec (registration required)
- Kim Yong-kang - CBZ Profile
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by | WBC flyweight champion July 24, 1988 – June 3, 1989 |
Succeeded by Sot Chitalada | ||
| The Ring flyweight champion July 24, 1988 – 1989 Title terminated |
Vacant Title next held by Pongsaklek Wonjongkam Title reintroduced | |||
| Preceded by | WBA flyweight champion June 1, 1991 – September 26, 1992 |
Succeeded by | ||