Lee Yul-woo
South Korean boxer (1967–2009)
Lee Yul-woo
Born Lee Yul-woo
(1967-01-25 ) January 25, 1967Died December 10, 2009(2009-12-10) (aged 42) Other names Hot Pepper Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 22 Wins 19 Wins by KO 10 Losses 3
Yul-Woo Lee (January 25, 1967 – December 10, 2009) was a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1990. He was a world champion in two weight classes , having held the WBC light-flyweight title in 1989 and the WBA flyweight title in 1990.
Professional career
Lee turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC light flyweight title with a TKO win over German Torres in 1989. He lost his belt in his first defense to Humberto González . He then moved up in weight and won a split decision over WBA flyweight title holder Jesus Kiki Rojas in 1990, but lost the belt in his first defense again to Leopard Tamakuma by TKO. He retired after the loss.
Professional boxing record
22 fights
19 wins
3 losses
By knockout
10
1
By decision
9
2
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
22
Loss
19–3
Leopard Tamakuna
TKO
10 (12), 2:21
Jul 29, 1990
City Gymnasium, Mito, Japan
Lost WBA flyweight title
21
Win
19–2
Jesús Rojas
SD
12
Mar 10, 1990
Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea
Won WBA flyweight title
20
Win
18–2
Kim Yong-Kang
PTS
10
Nov 25, 1989
Busan, South Korea
19
Loss
17–2
Humberto González
UD
12
Jun 25, 1989
Cheongju Gymnasium, Cheongju, South Korea
Lost WBC light-flyweight title
18
Win
17–1
Germán Torres
TKO
9 (12), 2:14
Mar 19, 1989
Chung Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea
Won WBC light-flyweight title
17
Win
16–1
Roger de Rama
KO
4 (10), 2:24
Jul 24, 1988
World Trade Center, Seoul, South Korea
16
Win
15–1
Chae Hun-Kook
KO
3 (10), 2:47
Oct 9, 1988
Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
15
Loss
14–1
Miguel Mercedes
UD
10
May 29, 1988
Hongkuk Gymnasium, Yeosu, South Korea
14
Win
14–0
Kim Dok-Hyun
KO
7 (10), 1:10
Mar 20, 1988
Jongha Gymnasium, Ulsan, South Korea
13
Win
13–0
Amado Ursua
KO
5 (10), 1:40
Dec 13, 1987
Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea
12
Win
12–0
Arnulfo Melencion
KO
4 (10)
Nov 14, 1987
Palpal Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
11
Win
11–0
Julio Gudino
PTS
10
Jun 28, 1987
Sunin Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
10
Win
10–0
Romy Navarrete
KO
7 (10), 1:47
Apr 19, 1987
Sunin Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
9
Win
9–0
Han Sang-Hyun
PTS
10
Jan 18, 1987
Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
8
Win
8–0
Choi Keun-Soo
PTS
8
Nov 1, 1986
Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
7
Win
7–0
Kim Sung-Kyu
PTS
8
Aug 30, 1986
Citizen Hall, Ozan, South Korea
6
Win
6–0
Kim Chan-Yung
KO
2 (6)
Jul 27, 1986
Hongcheon, South Korea
5
Win
5–0
Kim Jung-Hyun
KO
5 (6), 0:55
Jun 28, 1986
Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
4
Win
4–0
Park Jong-Hwa
KO
2 (?)
Dec 10, 1985
Seoul, South Korea
3
Win
3–0
Lee Sang-Jun
PTS
4
Dec 8, 1985
Seoul, South Korea
2
Win
2–0
Choi No-Sung
PTS
4
Dec 5, 1985
Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
1
Win
1–0
Yang Dong-Pil
PTS
4
Jul 13, 1985
Chungju, South Korea
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