Lakva Sim


Lakva Sim,, is a Mongolian former professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 2005. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Association super-featherweight title in 1999 and the WBA lightweight title in 2004. He is also the first Mongolian boxer to capture a world title.

Professional career

He turned professional in 1995 and won the WBA super featherweight by defeating Takanori Hatakeyama in 1999. In that same year he later lost the belt to Jong-Kwon Baek, and in 2002 challenged Yodsanan Sor Nanthachai for the vacant WBA super featherweight title, but lost by decision. He later moved up to lightweight and in 2004 fought Miguel Callist for the vacant WBA lightweight title, winning by TKO. Sim was outboxed and lost his belt in his next fight against Juan Diaz. In 2005, he upset Ebo Elder by a late round TKO, scoring three knockdowns. This would be his final match.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26WinEbo ElderTKO12, 0:44Sep 16, 2005Gwinnett Center, Duluth, Georgia, U.S.
25Win20–4–1Shawn SimmonsTKO2, 1:15Jun 18, 2005FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
24Loss19–4–1Juan DíazUD12Jul 17, 2004Reliant Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.Lost WBA lightweight title
23Win19–3–1Miguel CallistTKO5, 2:20Apr 10, 2004Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBA lightweight title
22Win18–3–1Bert NavarezKO3 Dec 6, 2003Gooil Highschool, Seoul, South Korea
21Win17–3–1Luis VillaltaTKO4, 0:08Apr 12, 2003Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
20Loss16–3–1Yodsanan Sor NanthachaiUD12Apr 13, 2002Provincial Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandFor vacant WBA super-featherweight title
19Win16–2–1Hidekazu MatsunobuTKO6, 1:58Jan 27, 2002Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Japan
18Win15–2–1Tetsuya ShinozakiUD10Aug 21, 2001Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
17Win14–2–1Seung Ho YuhUD10Mar 18, 2001Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
16Win13–2–1Hengky TobiasKO3, 2:49Dec 24, 2000Olympic Center, Seoul, South Korea
15Win12–2–1Sang Sun ParkKO2, 1:50Jan 30, 2000Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
14Loss11–2–1Jong-Kwon BaekSD12Oct 31, 1999Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South KoreaLost WBA super-featherweight title
13Win11–1–1Takanori HatakeyamaTKO5, 1:46Jun 27, 1999Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, JapanWon WBA super-featherweight title
12Win10–1–1Pascal Kimaru BrunoKO3 Jan 23, 1999Mongolia
11Win9–1–1Arnel Tata AbastasKO2 Oct 5, 1998Mongolia
10Win8–1–1Seung Yul HongKO2, 1:05May 10, 1998Seongdonggu Hall, Seoul, South Korea
9Win7–1–1Sang Sun ParkKO6 Feb 22, 1998Seongdonggu Hall, Seoul, South Korea
8Win6–1–1Nikolay KasimovKO7 Nov 30, 1997Turkmenistan
7Draw5–1–1Bong Chul KimPTS10Jun 23, 1997South Korea
6Loss5–1Yong-Soo ChoiSD12Feb 1, 1997Songnam Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaFor WBA super-featherweight title
5Win5–0Gilberto GonzalezTKO6 Sep 21, 1996Siam Jusco Shopping Center, Nonthaburi, ThailandRetained PABA super-featherweight title
4Win4–0Noree JockygymKO6 May 19, 1996Mahachai Villa Arena, Samut Sakhon, ThailandRetained PABA super-featherweight title
3Win3–0Singnum ChuwattanaUD12Mar 23, 1996PATA Shopping Center, Huamark, Bangkok, ThailandWon PABA super-featherweight title
2Win2–0Gab Yong LeeKO2 Feb 24, 1996Gwangyang Gymnasium, Gwangyang, South Korea
1Win1–0Max KaramoyKO4 Dec 28, 1995Jakarta, IndonesiaWon PABA lightweight title