Kim Yong-kang
Born (1965-01-03) January 3, 1965
Hwaseong, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins26
Wins by KO11
Losses5

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.

Professional career

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]

Professional boxing record

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Names in the News". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  2. ↑ "Guzman wrests WBA flyweight crown from Kim". United Press International. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  3. ↑ "McCall wants shot at Tyson". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
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