Lee Yul-woo


Yul-Woo Lee was a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1990. He was a world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Council light-flyweight title in 1989 and the World Boxing Association flyweight title in 1990.

Professional career

Lee turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC light flyweight title with a TKO win over German Torres in 1989. He lost his belt in his first defense to Humberto González. He then moved up in weight and won a split decision over WBA flyweight title holder Jesus Kiki Rojas in 1990, but lost the belt in his first defense again to Leopard Tamakuma by TKO. He retired after the loss.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
22Loss19–3Leopard TamakunaTKO10, 2:21Jul 29, 1990City Gymnasium, Mito, JapanLost WBA flyweight title
21Win19–2Jesús RojasSD12Mar 10, 1990Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaWon WBA flyweight title
20Win18–2Kim Yong-KangPTS10Nov 25, 1989Busan, South Korea
19Loss17–2Humberto GonzálezUD12Jun 25, 1989Cheongju Gymnasium, Cheongju, South KoreaLost WBC light-flyweight title
18Win17–1Germán TorresTKO9, 2:14Mar 19, 1989Chung Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaWon WBC light-flyweight title
17Win16–1Roger de RamaKO4, 2:24Jul 24, 1988World Trade Center, Seoul, South Korea
16Win15–1Chae Hun-KookKO3, 2:47Oct 9, 1988Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
15Loss14–1Miguel MercedesUD10May 29, 1988Hongkuk Gymnasium, Yeosu, South Korea
14Win14–0Kim Dok-HyunKO7, 1:10Mar 20, 1988Jongha Gymnasium, Ulsan, South Korea
13Win13–0Amado UrsuaKO5, 1:40Dec 13, 1987Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea
12Win12–0Arnulfo MelencionKO4 Nov 14, 1987Palpal Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
11Win11–0Julio GudinoPTS10Jun 28, 1987Sunin Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
10Win10–0Romy NavarreteKO7, 1:47Apr 19, 1987Sunin Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
9Win9–0Han Sang-HyunPTS10Jan 18, 1987Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
8Win8–0Choi Keun-SooPTS8Nov 1, 1986Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
7Win7–0Kim Sung-KyuPTS8Aug 30, 1986Citizen Hall, Ozan, South Korea
6Win6–0Kim Chan-YungKO2 Jul 27, 1986Hongcheon, South Korea
5Win5–0Kim Jung-HyunKO5, 0:55Jun 28, 1986Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
4Win4–0Park Jong-HwaKO2 Dec 10, 1985Seoul, South Korea
3Win3–0Lee Sang-JunPTS4Dec 8, 1985Seoul, South Korea
2Win2–0Choi No-SungPTS4Dec 5, 1985Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
1Win1–0Yang Dong-PilPTS4Jul 13, 1985Chungju, South Korea