Kim_Sung-Jun
Kim Sung-jun
South Korean boxer
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Sung-Jun (Korean: 김성준; Hanja: 金性俊; June 3, 1953 – February 3, 1989) was a boxer from South Korea.
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.
More information 48 fights, 28 wins ...
| 48 fights | 28 wins | 14 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 0 |
| By decision | 15 | 14 |
| Draws | 6 | |
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More information No., Result ...
| 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 |
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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.
- "A day like today, Sun Jun Kim conquered the WBC Light flyweight title". World Boxing Council. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- "JAPAN'S NAKAJIMA TAKES WBC JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE FROM SOUTH KOREA'S KIM". Pathé News. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- Boxing record for Kim Sung-jun from BoxRec (registration required)
More information Sporting positions ...
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| 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 | ||
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