Ryu Myung-ok


Ryu Myung-ok, is a North Korean former professional boxer. She held the WBC super-flyweight title twice between 2005 and 2009. She is just one of 20 female boxing champions to retire without a loss.

Professional career

Ryu turned professional in 2004 & compiled a record of 2–0 before facing & defeating Elizabeth Sanchez to win the inaugural WBC super-flyweight title. After losing the title due to inactivity, she would become a two-time world champion when she beat Mexican Ana María Torres for the same title. She would lose the title again due to inactivity, and has not fought since.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
6Draw5–0–1Ana María TorresMD102008-04-26Plaza de Toros Juriquilla, Querétaro, Querétaro, MexicoRetained WBC super-flyweight title
5Win5–0Ana María TorresSD102007-10-19Kaesong, North KoreaWon WBC super-flyweight title
4Win4–0Alicia AshleyUD102005-10-21Jungjuyoung Gymnasium, Pyongyang, North KoreaRetained WBC super-flyweight title
3Win3–0Elizabeth SanchezKO2,
0:50
2005-06-28Pyongyang, North KoreaWon inaugural WBC super-flyweight title
2Win2–0Mariana JuárezTKO10 2005-03-30Hotel Sunrise International, Shenyang, Liaoning, ChinaWon
1Win1–0Tomoko KogaKO6 2004-10-29Shenyang, Liaoning, China