Yong-Kang Kim
Yong-Kang Kim (Hangul: 김용강, Hanja: 金容江) (born January 3, 1965 in Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea) is a former professional boxer in the flyweight (112 lb) division.
Pro career
Kim turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC and The Ring flyweight titles with a decision win over Sot Chitalada in 1988. He lost his belts in his third defense in a rematch with Chitalada.
In 1991 he won the WBA flyweight title with a decision win over Elvis Álvarez. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Aquiles Guzman in 1992.
In 1994 Kim returned for his biggest fight, for he WBA flyweight title against Saen Sor Ploenchit. The fight was staged a half mile from the Bridge over the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Over 50,000 fans turned out for the free boxing event. Although Ploenchit was dropped in round one, he went on to easily outbox the former world champion Kim.
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| Preceded by Sot Chitalada |
WBC Flyweight Champion The Ring/Lineal Flyweight Champion 1988 Jul 24 – 1989 Jun 3 |
Succeeded by Sot Chitalada |
| Preceded by Elvis Álvarez |
WBA Flyweight Champion 1991 Jun 1 – 1992 Sep 26 |
Succeeded by Aquiles Guzman |