Jung Koo Chang
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| Jung Koo Chang | |
|---|---|
| Hangul: |
장정구
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| Hanja: |
張正九
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| Revised Romanization: | Jang Jeong-gu |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Chang Chŏnggu |
Jung Koo Chang (born February 4, 1963 in Busan) is a South Korean world boxing champion. His nickname is The Korean Hawk.
In Chang's first world title try, he lost to Hilario Zapata of Panama by a decision in 15 rounds in 1982. However, in a rematch held at Seoul, he avenged that loss and became world champion by knocking out Zapata in three rounds.
Chang then went on to establish a world record for the most defenses as a world Jr. Flyweight champion, defending the title successfully 16 times between 1983 and 1989.
Chang had a record of 38 wins and 4 losses, with 17 wins by knockout.
[edit] See also
- List of Koreans
- List of Korea-related topics
- List of male boxers
- List of WBC world champions
- Sport in South Korea
