| Hi-Yong Choi | |
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| Born | Hi-Yong Choi (1965-09-13) September 13, 1965 (age 59) Busan, South Korea |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5′ 4½ in (164 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 2 |
Hi-Yong Choi (born 1965-09-13 in Busan, South Korea) is a former professional boxer. He is a former WBA light-flyweight champion.
Professional career
Choi turned professional in 1987 and captured the WBA mini flyweight title in 1991 in only his 10th pro bout in with a decision win over Bong-Jun Kim. He defended the belt 4 times before losing it to Hideyuki Ohashi in 1992. He later moved up in weight and in 1995 captured the WBA light flyweight title with a decision win over Leo Gamez. He lost the belt in 1996 to Carlos Murillo and retired after the bout.
Professional boxing record
| 21 fights | 19 wins | 2 losses |
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| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 11 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Loss | 19–2 |  Carlos Murillo
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UD | 12 | 13 Jan 1996 |  Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
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Lost WBA light flyweight title |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 |  Keiji Yamaguchi
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SD | 12 | 5 Sep 1995 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan
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Retained WBA light flyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 |  Leo Gámez
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UD | 12 | 4 Feb 1995 |  Industrial Gymnasium, Ulsan, South Korea
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Won WBA light flyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 |  Mongkonchai Sathiragym
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PTS | 10 | 27 Aug 1994 | Gangneung, South Korea
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| 17 | Win | 16–1 |  Alpong Navaja
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PTS | 10 | 21 May 1994 | Dream Land, Seoul, South Korea
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| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Nilo Anosa
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KO | 7 (10), 1:42 | 4 Dec 1993 | Gwangmyeong Gymnasium, Gwangmyeong, South Korea
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| 15 | Loss | 14–1 | Hideyuki Ohashi
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UD | 12 | 14 Oct 1992 | Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
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Lost WBA minimumweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Rommel Lawas
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TKO | 3 (12), 2:59 | 13 Jun 1992 | Incheon Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
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Retained WBA minimumweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Yuichi Hosono
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TKO | 10 (12), 1:33 | 22 Feb 1992 | Millennium Hilton, Seoul, South Korea
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Retained WBA minimumweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Kim Bong-jun
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UD | 12 | 26 Oct 1991 | Millennium Hilton, Seoul, South Korea
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Retained WBA minimumweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Sugar Ray Mike
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UD | 12 | 15 Jun 1991 | Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea
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Retained WBA minimumweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Kim Bong-jun
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UD | 12 | 2 Feb 1991 | Sajik Arena, Busan, South Korea
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Won WBA minimumweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Roger Gamayot
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KO | 1 (10), 2:36 | 10 Nov 1990 | Cheju Indoor Gym, Jeju, South Korea
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Diego Onglao
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KO | 2 (10), 1:41 | 21 Jul 1990 | Gwangju, South Korea
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Hitoshi Taniuchi
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KO | 7 (10), 1:00 | 12 May 1990 | Millennium Hilton, Seoul, South Korea
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Kom Sorthanikul
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KO | 5 (12), 0:47 | 21 Jan 1990 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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Retained OPBF mini flyweight title |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Armando Tenoria
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UD | 12 | 29 Oct 1989 | Daegu, South Korea
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Retained OPBF mini flyweight title |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Lee Sam-joong
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PTS | 12 | 10 Apr 1988 | 88 Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
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Won vacant OPBF mini flyweight title |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Hwang In-kyu
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PTS | 10 | 27 Dec 1987 | Uijeongbu, South Korea
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jun Dae-chul
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PTS | 8 | 15 Aug 1987 | Uijeongbu, South Korea
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Park Sung-kyoo
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KO | 3 (8), 0:59 | 18 Jul 1987 | Boeun, South Korea
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References
- ^ "Hi Yong Choi". BoxRec. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
External links
- Boxing record for Hi-Yong Choi from BoxRec (registration required)
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byKim Bong-jun | WBA minimumweight champion February 2, 1991 - October 14, 1992 |
Succeeded byHideyuki Ohashi |
| Preceded byLeo Gamez | WBA light flyweight champion February 4, 1995 - January 13, 1996 |
Succeeded byCarlos Murillo |
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