Kim Ji-hoon (boxer)


Kim Ji-hoon is a South Korean super featherweight/lightweight boxer.

Boxing career

"Volcano" Kim Ji-hoon began his boxing career in October 2004 in South Korea, winning eight of his first 12 fights. In July 2006, he fought his first match abroad at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, where he lost to Makyo Sugita by unanimous decision after 10 rounds.
In May 2008, he fought his first United States match in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he defeated Georgian born Koba Gogoladze by technical knockout in the first round. Kim survived a series of punishing blows from his opponent before knocking him down with a devastating left hook, ultimately finishing the match with a flurry of punches moments later. In March 2009, he fought his second U.S. fight in Laredo, Texas, defeating Gilbert Salinas by TKO in the eighth round.
On February 12, 2010, Kim fought national amateur champion Tyrone Harris as part of the Friday Night Fights main event. Kim won by TKO in the fifth round after the referee stopped the fight.
On May 21, 2010, Kim fought Ameth Díaz as part of the Friday Night Fights main event. Kim defeated Diaz by TKO in the first round at 2:59.
Kim lost his first fight in four years on August 15, 2010, to Miguel Vázquez for the vacant IBF Lightweight title by unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
34Win25–9Roy Tua ManihurukTKO3, 0:5720 Jul 2013Yesan Highschool, Yesan, South KoreaWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific welterweight title
33Loss24–9Mauricio HerreraUD102 May 2013Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
32Loss24–8Ray BeltránUD106 Dec 2012Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBC-NABF lightweight title
31Win24–7Alisher RahimovUD1025 May 2012Ameristar Casino, Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S.
30Win23–7Yakubu AmiduUD1027 Jan 2012Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S.
29Win22–7Kim Dong-hyukSD1027 Feb 2011Gymnasium, Mungyeong, South KoreaWon vacant South Korean lightweight title
28Loss21–7Lenny ZappavignaTKO1, 1:4131 Oct 2010Olympic Park Sports Centre, Sydney, Australia
27Loss21–6Miguel VázquezUD1214 Aug 2010Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.Won vacant IBF lightweight title
26Win21–5Ammeth DíazTKO1, 2:5921 May 2010Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
25Win20–5Tyron HarrisTKO5, 1:5212 Feb 2010Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
24Win19–5Zolani MaraliTKO9, 0:2812 Sep 2009Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon IBO super featherweight title
23Win18–5Yu In-sooTKO4, 2:0520 Jul 2009Yangnam Spa, Ulsan, South Korea
22Win17–5Yum Hyung-jooTKO2, 2:3917 Apr 2009I Park Mall, Seoul, South Korea
21Win16–5Gilbert SalinasTKO8, 2:4520 Mar 2009Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
20Win15–5Mo Jung-sukKO2, 2:0513 Dec 2008Ramada Plaza Hotel, Jeju, South Korea
19Win14–5Koba GogoladzeTKO1, 2:2726 May 2008Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
18Win13–5Edward ApaapKO3, 2:464 Nov 2007Goyang High School of Arts, Goyang, South KoreaRetained WBA-PABA featherweight title
17Win12–5Jung Jae-kwangKO6, 2:071 Jul 2007Oulim Nuri Arts Center, Goyang, South KoreaRetained WBA-PABA featherweight title
16Win11–5Promboot TaweesinKO3, 2:3616 Dec 2006Jeongeup Health Center, Jeongeup, South KoreaRetained WBA-PABA featherweight title
15Win10–5Mark SalesSD1229 Oct 2006Dobong High School, Seoul, South KoreaWon vacant WBA-PABA featherweight title
14Win9–5Bae Soo-myungKO2, 1:427 Oct 2006Oulim Nuri Arts Center, Goyang, South KoreaRetained South Korean featherweight title
13Loss8–5Makyo SugitaUD1016 Jul 2006International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Japan
12Win8–4Lee Dong-kookKO5, 2:0922 Apr 2006Shingoo University, Seongnam, South KoreaRetained South Korean featherweight title
11Loss7–4Lim Heung-shikUD1014 Dec 2005Jeonju College, Jeonju, South Korea
10Win7–3Wuxiao SongKO6, 0:1027 Oct 2005Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
9Win6–3Kim Jung-hoonKO2, 1:5825 Sep 2005Gyeongju Gymnasium, Gyeongju, South KoreaWon vacant South Korean featherweight title
8Win5–3Nam Won-changPTS815 Jul 2005Shinheung University, Uijeongbu, South Korea
7Win4–3Bae Han-wookKO5, 2:376 May 2005Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
6Win3–3Park Hoon-sukPTS62 Apr 2005Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea
5Loss2–3Yoon Byung-kyungKO1, 0:3726 Jan 2005Dreamtower Club, Bucheon, South Korea
4Loss2–2Jo Joo-hwanPTS422 Dec 2004Culture Hall, Muju, South Korea
3Win2–1Lee Woo-sukKO2, 0:2620 Dec 2004Culture Hall, Muju, South Korea
2Win1–1Bae Han-wookKO2, 2:2224 Oct 2004Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea
1Loss0–1Woo Woo-sungPTS45 Oct 2004Chungju Gymnasium, Chungju, South Korea