Kim Tae-shik

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Kim Tae-shik (Korean김태식; Hanja金泰式; RRGim Tae-sik; MRKim T'ae-sik; born July 4, 1957) in Mukho, Gangwon Province, South Korea, is a former boxer.

Kim Tae-shik
Born (1957-07-04) July 4, 1957 (age 67)
Mukho, Gangwon Province,
South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 3+12 in (161 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins17
Wins by KO13
Losses3

Pro career

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In 1980, Kim became the WBA Flyweight champion with a 2-round KO win over Luis Ibarra. He defended the belt once before losing it to Peter Mathebula by a controversial 2-1, split decision in the same year.[1]

In 1981, Kim challenged Antonio Avelar for the WBC Flyweight title but was knocked out in the second round.[2]

In 1982, Kim defeated Roberto Ramirez in a non-title bout by split decision. However, he lost consciousness within a short time after the decision. Kim was immediately taken to hospital and had emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain. He spent three days in a coma and after which, Kim was forced into retirement.

Professional boxing record

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20 fights 17 wins 3 losses
By knockout 13 2
By decision 4 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
20 Win 17–3 Roberto Ramirez PTS 10 (10) 1982-09-04 Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea
19 Win 16–3 Kazuyoshi Funaki KO 5 (10) 1982-02-13 Taegu Indoor Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea
18 Loss 15–3 Antonio Avelar KO 2 (15) 1981-08-30 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea For WBC flyweight title
17 Win 15–2 Henry Balina KO 2 (10) 1981-04-12 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
16 Loss 14–2 Peter Mathebula SD 15 (15) 1980-12-13 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Lost WBA flyweight title
15 Win 14–1 Arnel Arrozal UD 15 (15) 1980-06-29 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBA flyweight title
14 Win 13–1 Luis Ibarra KO 2 (15) 1980-02-17 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Won WBA flyweight title
13 Win 12–1 Chikara Igarashi KO 4 (10) 1979-11-18 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
12 Win 11–1 William Develos KO 5 (10) 1979-08-26 Seoul, South Korea
11 Win 10–1 Flash Jagdon KO 2 (10) 1979-03-11 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
10 Win 9–1 Tito Abella KO 3 (10) 1979-01-14 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
9 Win 8–1 Kriengkrai Yingsak KO 2 (10) 1978-11-18 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
8 Win 7–1 Nobuyuki Watanabe KO 1 (10) 1978-10-03 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
7 Win 6–1 Mikio Uchida KO 2 (10) 1978-05-13 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
6 Win 5–1 Chung Woon Moon KO 3 (6) 1978-02-12 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
5 Win 4–1 Sung Kuk Lee KO 3 (?) 1977-12-24 Seoul, South Korea
4 Win 3–1 Chong Kyu Kim PTS 6 (6) 1977-12-19 Seoul, South Korea
3 Win 2–1 Young Shik Moon KO 1 (4) 1977-12-16 Seoul, South Korea
2 Win 1–1 Kap Chul Shin PTS 4 (4) 1977-11-06 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
1 Loss 0–1 Ki Bong Koh KO 3 (4) 1977-09-30 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Argentinian flyweight Santos Laciar, ignoring a world blacklist of..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  2. ^ "AVELAR, WORLD FLYWEIGHT BOXING CHAMPION, RETAINS TITLE". Pathé News. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA flyweight champion
February 17, 1980 – December 13, 1980
Succeeded by