Kim Kwang-sun (born June 8, 1964) is a retired South Korean boxer.

Kim Kwang-sun
Born (1964-08-06) August 6, 1964 (age 60)
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing  South Korea
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Flyweight
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1986 Seoul Flyweight
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 1987 Kuwait City Flyweight
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 1983 Rome Light flyweight
Bronze medal – third place 1985 Seoul Flyweight
Gold medal – first place 1987 Belgrade Flyweight
Kim Kwang-sun
Hangul
김광선
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Gwangseon
McCune–ReischauerKim Kwangsŏn

Amateur career

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Kim won the gold medal in the Men's Flyweight (51 kg) category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He was a two-time Boxing World Cup champion as well.

Results

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1984 Summer Olympics
Event Round Result Opponent Score
Light Flyweight First Loss   Paul Gonzales 0-5
1988 Summer Olympics
Event Round Result Opponent Score
Flyweight First Win   Tseyen-Oidovyn Tserennyam RSC 2
Second Win   Nokuthula Tshabangu RSC 2
Third Win   Arthur Johnson 5-0
Quarterfinal Win   Serafim Todorov 4-1
Semifinal Win   Timofey Skryabin 5-0
Final Win   Andreas Tews 4-1

Pro career

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Kim turned pro in 1990 and after only five fights took on Humberto González in 1992 for the WBC Light Flyweight title. Although he was leading in the fight, he lost in a 12th-round TKO. In 1993 he took on Michael Carbajal for the WBC and IBF Light Flyweight title but was TKO'd in the 7th round. He retired after the bout with a record of 6-2-0. American television commentators said they thought Kim was winning the Carbajal bout.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Michael Carbajal vs. Kwang Sun Kim.World Lt FlyWC.1993.07.17". YouTube.
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