Kim Sung-Jun | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kim Sung-Jun June 3, 1953 |
| Died | February 3, 1989 (aged 35) |
| Nationality |  South Korean |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 2+1⁄2 in (159 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 48 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 6 |
| No contests | 0 |
Kim Sung-Jun (Hangul: 김성준, Hanja: 金性俊) (June 3, 1953 – February 3, 1989) was a boxer from South Korea.
In January, 1978, he won the Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation light flyweight title.
In September, 1978, Kim became the WBC light flyweight champion with a KO win over Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh. He defended the belt three times before losing it to Shigeo Nakajima in January, 1980.
In July, 1980, Kim unsuccessfully challenged Shoji Oguma for the WBC flyweight title, losing by a split decision.
After retiring, Kim experienced dementia pugilistica and financial difficulties, and on February 3, 1989, he committed suicide by leaping off a building in Seoul, South Korea.
External links
- Boxing record for Kim Sung-jun from BoxRec (registration required)
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