Kim Tae-shik (Korean: 김태식; Hanja: 金泰式; RR: Gim Tae-sik; MR: Kim T'ae-sik; born July 4, 1957) in Mukho, Gangwon Province, South Korea, is a former boxer.
Kim Tae-shik | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 4, 1957 |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 3+1⁄2 in (161 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 3 |
Pro career
editIn 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 and after which, Kim was forced into retirement.
Professional boxing record
edit| 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 (10) | 1982-09-04 | Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea | |
| 19 | Win | 16–3 | Kazuyoshi Funaki | KO | 5 (10) | 1982-02-13 | Taegu Indoor Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea | |
| 18 | Loss | 15–3 | Antonio Avelar | KO | 2 (15) | 1981-08-30 | Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | For WBC flyweight title |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Henry Balina | KO | 2 (10) | 1981-04-12 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 16 | Loss | 14–2 | Peter Mathebula | SD | 15 (15) | 1980-12-13 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Lost WBA flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Arnel Arrozal | UD | 15 (15) | 1980-06-29 | Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Luis Ibarra | KO | 2 (15) | 1980-02-17 | Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | Won WBA flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Chikara Igarashi | KO | 4 (10) | 1979-11-18 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | William Develos | KO | 5 (10) | 1979-08-26 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Flash Jagdon | KO | 2 (10) | 1979-03-11 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Tito Abella | KO | 3 (10) | 1979-01-14 | Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Kriengkrai Yingsak | KO | 2 (10) | 1978-11-18 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Nobuyuki Watanabe | KO | 1 (10) | 1978-10-03 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Mikio Uchida | KO | 2 (10) | 1978-05-13 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Chung Woon Moon | KO | 3 (6) | 1978-02-12 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Sung Kuk Lee | KO | 3 (?) | 1977-12-24 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Chong Kyu Kim | PTS | 6 (6) | 1977-12-19 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Young Shik Moon | KO | 1 (4) | 1977-12-16 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| 2 | Win | 1–1 | Kap Chul Shin | PTS | 4 (4) | 1977-11-06 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | |
| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Ki Bong Koh | KO | 3 (4) | 1977-09-30 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Argentinian flyweight Santos Laciar, ignoring a world blacklist of..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "AVELAR, WORLD FLYWEIGHT BOXING CHAMPION, RETAINS TITLE". Pathé News. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Kim Tae-shik from BoxRec (registration required)