Chi In-jin


Chi In-jin is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2006. He held the WBC featherweight title twice between 2004 and 2007.

Career

Boxing

Chi was born in Seoul and made his debut as a professional boxer on November 20, 1991. After losing his pro debut, he went unbeaten in his next 24 bouts. He challenged WBC Featherweight Title holder Erik Morales on July 28, 2001, but lost a unanimous decision. On October 18, 2003, the Chi got another shot at the vacant WBC featherweight title against Michael Brodie, but came up short of the title with a draw. In the rematch the following year, he knocked out Brodie in the 7th round. After defending the title twice, he lost the belt to Takashi Koshimoto in 2006 via split decision.
Chi recaptured the WBC featherweight title with a unanimous decision over defending titlist Rodolfo López at the Chungmu Art Hall in Seoul, Korea, in December 2006. Scores were 117–111, 116–112 and 116–113. Koshimoto had been defeated by Lopez in his first defense, yielding the belt to Lopez before it was regained by Chi.

Kickboxing

On July 31, 2007, Chi announced he was vacating his WBC title and was instead going to participate in K-1 kickboxing.
On February 24, 2008, Chi made his debut as a K-1 fighter on the K-1 Asia MAX 2008 in Seoul. He defeated Ryuji Kajiwara by 3–0 unanimous decision on the extra rounds.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
35Win31–3–1Rodolfo LópezUD12Dec 17, 2006Chungmu Art Hall, Seoul, South KoreaWon WBC featherweight title
34Loss30–3–1Takashi KoshimotoSD12Jan 29, 2006Kyuden Gym, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, JapanLost WBC featherweight title
33Win30–2–1Tommy BrowneUD12Jan 30, 2005Convention Hall, Grand Hilton, Seoul, South KoreaRetained WBC featherweight title
32Win29–2–1Eiichi SugamaTKO10, 1:04Jul 24, 2004Marriott Hotel, Seoul, South KoreaRetained WBC featherweight title
31Win28–2–1Michael BrodieKO7, 2:36Apr 10, 2004M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, EnglandWon vacant WBC featherweight title
30Draw27–2–1Michael BrodieMD12Oct 18, 2003M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor vacant WBC featherweight title
29Win27–2Amorn LongsiriphoomTKO4 Jul 2, 2003Incheon Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
28Win26–2Sung Yang-SooUD10Feb 18, 2003Dangjin, South Korea
27Win25–2Samuel DuranKO3, 3:07Mar 30, 2002Guro Highschool, Seoul, South Korea
26Loss24–2Érik MoralesUD12Jul 28, 2001Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USFor WBC featherweight title
25Win24–1Donnie OlivettiTKO5, 2:42Dec 8, 2000Daejin Highschool, Seoul, South Korea
24Win23–1Baby Lorona Jr.UD10May 14, 2000Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
23Win22–1Andy AgalenioKO3, 1:40Jan 2, 2000Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
22Win21–1Roongsurin LookongchanKO3, 1:40Oct 20, 1999Dangjin Primary School, Dangjin, South Korea
21Win20–1Siengthip SitsyaseiTKO5, 2:38Jun 13, 1999Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
20Win19–1Teofilo TunacaoKO4, 3:06Mar 26, 1999Gyungyung High School, Cheonan, South Korea
19Win18–1Sammy SordillaKO3, 2:53Jan 10, 1999Ritz Carlton Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
18Win17–1Joe EscriberPTS10Aug 29, 1998Ritz Carlton Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
17Win16–1Akarat KhotkaenanKO2, 3:00May 8, 2010Guri Gymnasium, Guri, South Korea
16Win15–1Vichit ChuwatanaPTS10Nov 7, 1997Guri Gymnasium, Guri, South Korea
15Win14–1Pantan NarongwetKO4, 2:26Aug 21, 1997Seongnam, South Korea
14Win13–1Colin GrahamKO1, 3:06Feb 5, 1997Kwangyang, South Korea
13Win12–1Eddie Boy PenasoTKO4, 2:43May 8, 1996Seoul, South Korea
12Win11–1Alexander PakPTS10Jan 13, 1996Incheon, South Korea
11Win10–1Rick RamirezKO6, 2:21Sep 6, 1995Gwangmyeong, South Korea
10Win9–1Jess MacaPTS12Apr 23, 1995Seoul, South KoreaWon vacant OPBF bantamweight title
9Win9–1Janjan GigatarasTKO1, 2:37Feb 8, 1995Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
8Win7–1Jo Han-Kil8, 0:47Mar 26, 1994Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaWon South Korean super-bantamweight title
7Win6–1Jess MacaPTS10Jul 25, 1993Hyundai Hotel, Gyeongju, South Korea
6Win5–1Ronnie BellaroUD10Feb 6, 1993Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
5Win4–1Lee Gab-YongUD8Sep 26, 1992Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
4Win3–1Lee Gab-YongKO5, 2:49Jul 4, 1992Citizen Hall, Incheon, South Korea
3Win2–1Choi Ho-NamPTS4Mar 24, 1992Inchon Indoor Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
2Win1–1Jun Je-YunPTS4Jan 18, 1992Citizen Hall, Wondang, South Korea
1Loss0–1Park Tae-SunPTS4Nov 20, 1991Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea

Professional kickboxing record

No.DateResultOpponentEventMethodRoundTime
220 March 2009LossJapanyes2