Kim Tae-shik

Kim Tae-shik
Personal information
Born (1957-07-04) July 4, 1957
Mukho, Gangwon Province,
South Korea
Height5 ft 3+12 in (161 cm)
WeightFlyweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins17
Win by KO13
Losses3

Kim Tae-shik (Korean김태식; Hanja金泰式; RRGim Tae-sik; MRKim T'ae-sik; born July 4, 1957) is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1982. He held the World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight title in 1980.

Professional career

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, after which Kim was forced into retirement.

Professional boxing record

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 Sep 4, 1982 Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea
19 Win 16–3 Kazuyoshi Funaki KO 5 (10) Feb 13, 1982 Taegu Indoor Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea
18 Loss 15–3 Antonio Avelar KO 2 (15) Aug 30, 1981 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea For WBC flyweight title
17 Win 15–2 Henry Balina KO 2 (10) Apr 12, 1981 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
16 Loss 14–2 Peter Mathebula SD 15 Dec 13, 1980 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Lost WBA flyweight title
15 Win 14–1 Arnel Arrozal UD 15 Jun 29, 1980 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBA flyweight title
14 Win 13–1 Luis Ibarra KO 2 (15) Feb 17, 1980 Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Won WBA flyweight title
13 Win 12–1 Chikara Igarashi KO 4 (10) Nov 18, 1979 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
12 Win 11–1 William Develos KO 5 (10) Aug 26, 1979 Seoul, South Korea
11 Win 10–1 Flash Jagdon KO 2 (10) Mar 11, 1979 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
10 Win 9–1 Tito Abella KO 3 (10) Jan 14, 1979 Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
9 Win 8–1 Kriengkrai Yingsak KO 2 (10) Nov 18, 1978 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
8 Win 7–1 Nobuyuki Watanabe KO 1 (10) Aug 3, 1978 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
7 Win 6–1 Mikio Uchida KO 2 (10) May 13, 1978 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
6 Win 5–1 Chung Woon Moon KO 3 (6) Feb 12, 1978 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
5 Win 4–1 Sung Kuk Lee KO 3 (?) Dec 24, 1977 Seoul, South Korea
4 Win 3–1 Chong Kyu Kim PTS 6 Dec 19, 1977 Seoul, South Korea
3 Win 2–1 Young Shik Moon KO 1 (4) Dec 16, 1977 Seoul, South Korea
2 Win 1–1 Kap Chul Shin PTS 4 Nov 6, 1977 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
1 Loss 0–1 Ki Bong Koh KO 3 (4) Sep 30, 1977 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea

See also

References

  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.