Kim Bong-jun


Kim Bong-jun is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 1994. He held the WBA minimumweight title from 1989 to 1991.

Professional career

Kim turned professional in 1983 and compiled a record of 14-4-3 before unsuccessfully challenging Venezuelan boxer Leo Gámez, for the inaugural WBA minimumweight title. He would get another shot at the title one year later, the result would be different this time however as he stopped Colombian challenger Agustin Garcia, in the seventh round to become world champion. He would go on to defend the title five times before losing it to compatriot Choi Hi-yong in 1991. In his next fight Kim would move up to the light flyweight division and challenge WBA champion Hiroki Ioka for the title, which he lost via unanimous decision. Kim retired two years after this fight.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37LossTakashi ObaTKO4 1994-11-14Japan
36Win24–9–3Maximo BarroPTS10 1994-10-14Wando, South Korea
35Loss23–9–3Melchor Cob CastroUD10 1993-07-17Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34Loss23–8–3Hiroki IokaUD12 1992-06-15Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, JapanFor WBA light flyweight title
33Loss23–7–3Choi Hi-yongUD12 1991-10-26Hilton Hotel, Seoul, South KoreaFor WBA minimumweight title
32Loss23–6–3Choi Hi-yongUD12 1991-02-02Sajik Arena, Busan, South KoreaLost WBA minimumweight title
31Win23–5–3Silverio BarcenasMD12 1990-11-03Taegu Indoor Gymnasium, Daegu, South KoreaRetained WBA minimumweight title
30Win22–5–3Silverio BarcenasTD5 1990-05-13University Gym, Kunsan, South KoreaRetained WBA minimumweight title
29Win21–5–3Petchthai ChuvatanaKO4 1990-02-10Sangmu Gymnasium, Seongnam, South KoreaRetained WBA minimumweight title
28Win20–5–3John AriefTKO9 1989-10-22Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South KoreaRetained WBA minimumweight title
27Win19–5–3Sam Joong LeeMD12 1989-08-06Student Gymnasium, Samcheonpo, South KoreaRetained WBA minimumweight title
26Win18–5–3Agustin GarciaTKO7 1989-04-16Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South KoreaWon vacant WBA minimumweight title
25Win17–5–3Armando TenoriaKO2 1989-01-29Pohang, South Korea
24Win16–5–3Sung Kon LeeKO3 1988-10-29Municipal Ground, Ansan, South Korea
23Win15–5–3Nana SuhanaPTS10 1988-04-09Jinju, South Korea
22Loss14–5–3Leo GámezUD12 1988-01-10Kudok Gymnasium, Busan, South KoreaFor vacant WBA minimumweight title
21Win14–4–3Hi Chung NohKO3 1987-09-13Student Gymnasium, Jinju, South Korea
20Draw13–4–3Eul Chul JungTD2 1987-06-14Hawaii Hotel, Bugok, South Korea
19Win13–4–2Chung Bok ParkTKO4 1987-03-14Chuncheon, South Korea
18Win12–4–2Seung Yub KangTD5 1987-01-24Uijeongbu City, South Korea
17Win11–4–2Dok Hyun KimKO3 1986-12-20Bucheon, South Korea
16Loss10–4–2Ha Shik LimTD4 1986-10-25Uijeongbu City, South KoreaFor vacant South Korean light flyweight title
15Win10–3–2Sung Kyu KimTD8 1986-06-28Girls' Commercial School, Gunsan, South Korea
14Win9–3–2Hideyuki OhashiPTS10 1986-03-20Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
13Win8–3–2Yung Sang LeeKO4 1986-01-11Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
12Win7–3–2Chang Young JangKO2 1985-10-19Nonsan, South Korea
11Win6–3–2Hyung Man KimPTS6 1985-04-27Hyundai Gymnasium, Ulsan, South Korea
10Loss5–3–2Joon HuhKO3 1985-02-16Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
9Draw5–2–2Byung Kwan JungPTS6 1984-11-24Seoul, Japan
8Win5–2–1Il Hwan KimPTS6 1984-10-28Seoul, South Korea
7Loss4–2–1Kyung Jae ChangPTS6 1984-06-17Seoul, South Korea
6Win4–1–1Kyoo Shik JoPTS4 1984-04-06Seoul, South Korea
5Draw3–1–1Kyoo Shik JoPTS4 1984-02-12Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
4Loss3–1Sung Jae KimKO2 1983-12-14Seoul, South Korea
3Win3–0Duk Sang KimPTS4 1983-12-12Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
2Win2–0Byung Kab KimPTS4 1983-12-10Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
1Win1–0Yang Chun OhPTS4 1983-07-23Seoul, South Korea