Kim Tae-shik
Kim Tae-shik | |
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Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 3.5 in (1.61 m) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Mukho, Gangwon-do, South Korea | July 4, 1957
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 20 |
Wins | 17 |
Wins by KO | 13 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Kim Tae-shik | |
Hangul | 김태식 |
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Hanja | 金泰式 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Tae-sik |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim T'ae-sik |
Kim Tae-shik (Hangul: 김태식, Hanja: 金泰式; born July 4, 1957 in Mukho, Gangwon-do, South Korea) is a former boxer from South Korea.
Pro 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.
In 1981, Kim challenged Antonio Avelar for the WBC Flyweight 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.
External links
- Boxing record for Kim Tae-shik from BoxRec (registration required)
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- 1957 births
- World flyweight boxing champions
- Flyweight boxers
- World Boxing Association champions
- Living people
- South Korean male boxers
- People from Donghae City
- Sportspeople from Gangwon Province, South Korea
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