Choi Jum-hwan
Jum Hwan Choi (born 1963-06-09, Korea) is a former professional boxer in the Minimumweight and Light flyweight division.
Career history
Choi turned professional in 1983 and in 1986 captured the Vacant IBF Light Flyweight Title with a decision win over Cho-Woon Park. He defended the belt three times before losing it to Tacy Macalos in a rematch in 1988. He moved down in weight to beat Napa Kiatwanchai for the Lineal and WBC minimumweight titles the following year, but lost the belt in his first defense to Hideyuki Ohashi by knockout, and retired after the loss.
See also
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dodie Boy Penalosa Vacated |
IBF Light Flyweight Champion 1986 Dec 7 – 1988 Nov 4 |
Succeeded by Tacy Macalos |
| Preceded by Napa Kiatwanchai |
WBC Minimumweight Champion 1989 Nov 12 – 1990 Feb 7 |
Succeeded by Hideyuki Ohashi |
| Lineal Minimumweight Champion 1989 Nov 12 – 1990 Feb 7 | ||
See also
- List of lineal boxing world champions
- List of light-flyweight boxing champions
- List of minimumweight boxing champions
External links
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