Kim Tae-shik (; born July 4, 1957) in
Mukho
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,
Gangwon Province, South Korea
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, is a former
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.
Pro career
In 1980, Kim became the
WBA Flyweight
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Boxing
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Professional boxing
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champion with a 2-round KO win over
Luis Ibarra. He defended the belt once before losing it to
Peter Mathebula
Peter Mathebula (3 July 1952 – 18 January 2020) was a South African professional boxer who held the WBA flyweight title from 1980 to 1981.
Biography
After he began his professional career in 1971, Mathebula became flyweight in 1978 and banta ...
by a controversial 2-1, split decision in the same year.
In 1981, Kim challenged
Antonio Avelar
Jose Antonio Rodríguez Avelar (born August 25, 1958) is a Mexican former professional boxer in the flyweight division. He is a former WBC and Lineal flyweight Champion.
Professional career
In August 1980, Avelar won his first NABF Championshi ...
for the
WBC Flyweight
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Boxing
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The flyweight division was the last of bo ...
title but was knocked out in the second round.
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
See also
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List of Korean boxers
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*Yuh Myung-woo, 2-time WBA light flyweight boxing champion with a record of 38 wins and only 1 loss
*Kim Ji-won (boxer), unbeaten world champion. He is one of just fi ...
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List of world flyweight boxing champions
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* The World Boxing Association (WBA), established in 1921 as the National Boxing Association (NBA). The WBA often recognize up ...
References
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1957 births
Living people
South Korean male boxers
People from Donghae City
Sportspeople from Gangwon Province, South Korea
World Boxing Association champions
World flyweight boxing champions