Choi Hi-yong

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Hi-Yong Choi (born 1965-09-13 in Busan, South Korea[1]) is a former professional boxer. He is a former WBA light-flyweight champion.

Hi-Yong Choi
Born
Hi-Yong Choi

(1965-09-13) September 13, 1965 (age 59)
NationalityKorean
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5′ 4½ in (164 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins19
Wins by KO8
Losses2

Professional career

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Choi turned professional in 1987 and captured the WBA mini flyweight title in 1991 in only his 10th pro bout in with a decision win over Bong-Jun Kim. He defended the belt 4 times before losing it to Hideyuki Ohashi in 1992. He later moved up in weight and in 1995 captured the WBA light flyweight title with a decision win over Leo Gamez. He lost the belt in 1996 to Carlos Murillo and retired after the bout.

Professional boxing record

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21 fights 19 wins 2 losses
By knockout 8 0
By decision 11 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
21 Loss 19–2   Carlos Murillo UD 12 13 Jan 1996   Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. Lost WBA light flyweight title
20 Win 19–1   Keiji Yamaguchi SD 12 5 Sep 1995   Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan Retained WBA light flyweight title
19 Win 18–1   Leo Gámez UD 12 4 Feb 1995   Industrial Gymnasium, Ulsan, South Korea Won WBA light flyweight title
18 Win 17–1   Mongkonchai Sathiragym PTS 10 27 Aug 1994   Gangneung, South Korea
17 Win 16–1   Alpong Navaja PTS 10 21 May 1994   Dream Land, Seoul, South Korea
16 Win 15–1   Nilo Anosa KO 7 (10), 1:42 4 Dec 1993   Gwangmyeong Gymnasium, Gwangmyeong, South Korea
15 Loss 14–1   Hideyuki Ohashi UD 12 14 Oct 1992   Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan Lost WBA minimumweight title
14 Win 14–0   Rommel Lawas TKO 3 (12), 2:59 13 Jun 1992   Incheon Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea Retained WBA minimumweight title
13 Win 13–0   Yuichi Hosono TKO 10 (12), 1:33 22 Feb 1992   Millennium Hilton, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBA minimumweight title
12 Win 12–0   Kim Bong-jun UD 12 26 Oct 1991   Millennium Hilton, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBA minimumweight title
11 Win 11–0   Sugar Ray Mike UD 12 15 Jun 1991   Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea Retained WBA minimumweight title
10 Win 10–0   Kim Bong-jun UD 12 2 Feb 1991   Sajik Arena, Busan, South Korea Won WBA minimumweight title
9 Win 9–0   Roger Gamayot KO 1 (10), 2:36 10 Nov 1990   Cheju Indoor Gym, Jeju, South Korea
8 Win 8–0   Diego Onglao KO 2 (10), 1:41 21 Jul 1990   Gwangju, South Korea
7 Win 7–0   Hitoshi Taniuchi KO 7 (10), 1:00 12 May 1990   Millennium Hilton, Seoul, South Korea
6 Win 6–0   Kom Sorthanikul KO 5 (12), 0:47 21 Jan 1990   Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained OPBF mini flyweight title
5 Win 5–0   Armando Tenoria UD 12 29 Oct 1989   Daegu, South Korea Retained OPBF mini flyweight title
4 Win 4–0   Lee Sam-joong PTS 12 10 Apr 1988   88 Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Won vacant OPBF mini flyweight title
3 Win 3–0   Hwang In-kyu PTS 10 27 Dec 1987   Uijeongbu, South Korea
2 Win 2–0   Jun Dae-chul PTS 8 15 Aug 1987   Uijeongbu, South Korea
1 Win 1–0   Park Sung-kyoo KO 3 (8), 0:59 18 Jul 1987   Boeun, South Korea

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hi Yong Choi". BoxRec. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
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Achievements
Preceded by WBA minimumweight champion
February 2, 1991 - October 14, 1992
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBA light flyweight champion
February 4, 1995 - January 13, 1996
Succeeded by
Carlos Murillo