| Jong-Kwon Baek | |
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| Born | Baek Jong-kwon (1971-11-07) November 7, 1971 (age 53) Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea |
| Nationality |  South Korean |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Jong-Kwon Baek (Korean: 백종권; Hanja: 白鐘権; born November 7, 1971, in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea) is a former boxer from South Korea.
Professional boxing career
On October 31, 1999, Baek defeated Lakva Sim by split decision to win the WBA super featherweight championship.
He made his first title defense against fellow South Korean Kyu Chul Choi on January 30, 2000, with the fight ending in a split draw after 12 rounds.
Baek lost the WBA super featherweight title to Cuban boxer Joel Casamayor on May 21, 2000, losing by fifth-round technical knockout.
He finished his professional boxing career with a record of 23 wins (20 knockouts), 1 loss, and 1 draw.
Professional boxing record
| 25 fights | 23 wins | 1 loss |
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| By knockout | 20 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Win | 23–1–1 |  Rex Marzan
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TKO | 3 (10), 2:58 | Apr 20, 2002 | Saenghwal Gymnasium, Jinju, South Korea
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| 24 | Win | 22–1–1 |  Kongsuk Kiatchaiyong
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KO | 5 (10), 1:59 | Jan 30, 2001 | Central City Millenium Hall, Seoul, South Korea
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| 23 | Loss | 21–1–1 |  Joel Casamayor
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TKO | 5 (12), 2:18 | May 21, 2000 |  Harrah's Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
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Lost WBA super featherweight title |
| 22 | Draw | 21–0–1 | Choi Kyu-Chul
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PTS | 12 | Jan 30, 2000 | Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
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Retained WBA super featherweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 |  Lakva Sim
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SD | 12 | Oct 31, 1999 | Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
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Won WBA super featherweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 |  Esteban Lorenzo
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KO | 6 (10), 2:08 | Jul 6, 1999 | Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Nick Enero
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TKO | 9 (12), 0:40 | Apr 10, 1998 | Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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Retained OPBF lightweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Teofilo Tunacao
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KO | 10 (12), 0:18 | Jul 18, 1997 | Ansan Gymnasium, Ansan, South Korea
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Retained OPBF lightweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Ali Albaracin
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KO | 1 (12), 2:43 | Mar 13, 1997 | Gwangmyeong, South Korea
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Won OPBF lightweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Jun Mondonedo
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KO | 4 (10), 2:58 | Nov 13, 1996 | Pyeongtaek, South Korea
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Alfredo Baguio
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TKO | 4 (10), 2:01 | Aug 26, 1996 | Seoul, South Korea
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Nick Ampong
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KO | 2 (10), 2:37 | May 2, 1996 | Gwangmyeong, South Korea
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Boy Ligas
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PTS | 10 | Nov 24, 1995 | Ansan, South Korea
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Kim Jae-Kyung
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PTS | 10 | Aug 23, 1995 | Gwangmyeong, South Korea
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Lauro Wilton
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TKO | 8 (10), 0:24 | Mar 31, 1995 | Ansan, South Korea
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Al Coquilla
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TKO | 10 (10), 2:18 | Feb 8, 1995 | Seoul, South Korea
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Lee Gab-Yong
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UD | 10 | Mar 26, 1994 | Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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Won South Korean lightweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Kim Han-Jin
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KO | 2 (8), 2:36 | Nov 21, 1993 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Chung Heun-Guk
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KO | 2 (8), 2:20 | Jul 31, 1993 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Lee Chang-Hoon
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KO | 1 (8), 2:20 | Jul 3, 1993 | Education Culture Center, Seoul, South Korea
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Lim Hyo-Young
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KO | 5 (6), 0:35 | Jan 16, 1993 | Seoul, South Korea
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Park Jong-Ho
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TKO | 2 (4), 3:08 | Dec 19, 1992 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Kim Bon-Dol
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TKO | 2 (4), 1:35 | Nov 21, 1992 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Kim Ui-Man
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KO | 2 (4), 2:33 | Nov 20, 1992 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Choi Sung-Ho
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KO | 3 (4), 2:58 | Sep 26, 1992 | Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
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References
- "BAEK WRESTS WBA SUPER-FEATHER TITLE ON SPLIT DECISION OVER LAKVA SIM". The CyberBoxingZone News. 1999-10-31. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- "Brush With Greatness Cuban refugee Joel Casamayor eyes a shot at becoming the bantamweight to beat". Vault. 2001-09-10. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
External links
- Boxing record for Baek Jong-kwon from BoxRec (registration required)
| Preceded byLakva Sim | WBA Super Featherweight Champion 31 October 1999 – 21 May 2000 |
Succeeded byJoel Casamayor |
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