Minimumweight · South Korea

Bong Jun Kim

24-10-3 10 KO · 1983–1994

Bong Jun Kim was a minimumweight boxer from South Korea, born May 13, 1964. Record 24-10-3 with 10 knockouts over 1983–1994. World titles: WBA minimumweight (1989–1991). Bong Jun Kim last fought Takashi Oba on Nov 14, 1994 and lost by TKO in round 4.

Also: Ким Бон Чжун · 金奉準 · 김봉준
+6 moreKim Bong-jun · Бонг-Юн Ким · Ким Бонг-Юн · Ким, Бонг-Юн · キム・ボンジュン · 김 봉화 연합
BornMay 13, 1964
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
StanceOrthodox
NicknameSleeping Boy
DebutJul 23, 1983
Career1983–1994
Rounds boxed230
KO share42%
Born inSouth Korea
TitlesWBA minimumweight · 1989–1991
Boxerbook rating1450 ± 236 · inactive since Nov 1994Why here ›
Confirmed bouts5 of 37

Career record

Record
24-10-3, 10 KOs · 1983–1994

Last result

L
Takashi Oba
TKO 4 · Japan
1994-11-14 ›
✓ one source

The record

37 bouts, 1983–1994, newest first. Records under each bout are both boxers going in.

Bouts by source: English Wikipedia · 37, Wikipedia (ja) · 2

L
Takashi Oba
TKO 4 · Japan
Kim 24-9-3 · Oba —
1994-11-14 ›
✓ one source
W
Maximo Barro
PTS 10/10 · Wando, 🇰🇷
Kim 23-9-3 · Barro —
1994-10-14 ›
✓ one source
L
Melchor Cob Castro 🇲🇽
UD 10/10 · Caesars Palace, Paradise, 🇺🇸
Kim 23-8-3 · Castro —
1993-07-17 ›
✓ one source
L
Hiroki Ioka 🇯🇵
For WBA light flyweight title
UD 12/12 · Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 🇯🇵
Kim 23-7-3 · Ioka 20-2-1
1992-06-15 ›
✓✓ two sources
L
Choi Hi-yong 🇰🇷
For WBA minimumweight title
UD 12/12 · Hilton Hotel, Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 23-6-3 · Hi-yong 11-0-0
1991-10-26 ›
✓✓ two sources
L
Choi Hi-yong 🇰🇷
Lost WBA minimumweight title
UD 12/12 · Sajik Arena, Busan, 🇰🇷
Kim 23-5-3 · Hi-yong 9-0-0
1991-02-02 ›
✓✓ two sources
W
Silverio Barcenas
Retained WBA minimumweight title
MD 12/12 · Taegu Indoor Gymnasium, Daegu, 🇰🇷
Kim 22-5-3 · Barcenas —
1990-11-03 ›
✓ one source
W
Silverio Barcenas
Retained WBA minimumweight title
TD 5/12 · University Gym, Kunsan, 🇰🇷
Kim 21-5-3 · Barcenas —
1990-05-13 ›
✓ one source
W
Petchthai Chuvatana
Retained WBA minimumweight title
KO 4/12 · Sangmu Gymnasium, Seongnam, 🇰🇷
Kim 20-5-3 · Chuvatana —
1990-02-10 ›
✓ one source
W
John Arief
Retained WBA minimumweight title
TKO 9/12 · Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, 🇰🇷
Kim 19-5-3 · Arief —
1989-10-22 ›
✓ one source
W
Sam Joong Lee
Retained WBA minimumweight title
MD 12/12 · Student Gymnasium, Samcheonpo, 🇰🇷
Kim 18-5-3 · Lee —
1989-08-06 ›
✓ one source
W
Agustin Garcia
Won vacant WBA minimumweight title
TKO 7/12 · Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, 🇰🇷
Kim 17-5-3 · Garcia —
1989-04-16 ›
✓ one source
W
Armando Tenoria
KO 2/10 · Pohang, 🇰🇷
Kim 16-5-3 · Tenoria —
1989-01-29 ›
✓ one source
W
Sung Kon Lee
KO 3/8 · Municipal Ground, Ansan, 🇰🇷
Kim 15-5-3 · Lee —
1988-10-29 ›
✓ one source
W
Nana Suhana
PTS 10/10 · Jinju, 🇰🇷
Kim 14-5-3 · Suhana —
1988-04-09 ›
✓ one source
L
Leo Gamez 🇻🇪
For inaugural WBA minimumweight title
UD 12/12 · Kudok Gymnasium, Busan, 🇰🇷
Kim 14-4-3 · Gamez 16-0-0
1988-01-10 ›
✓✓ two sources
W
Hi Chung Noh
KO 3/8 · Student Gymnasium, Jinju, 🇰🇷
Kim 13-4-3 · Noh —
1987-09-13 ›
✓ one source
D
Eul Chul Jung
TD 2/8 · Hawaii Hotel, Bugok, 🇰🇷
Kim 13-4-2 · Jung —
1987-06-14 ›
✓ one source
W
Chung Bok Park
TKO 4/8 · Chuncheon, 🇰🇷
Kim 12-4-2 · Park —
1987-03-14 ›
✓ one source
W
Seung Yub Kang
TD 5/10 · Uijeongbu City, 🇰🇷
Kim 11-4-2 · Kang —
1987-01-24 ›
✓ one source
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W
Dok Hyun Kim
KO 3/8 · Bucheon, 🇰🇷
Kim 10-4-2 · Kim —
1986-12-20 ›
✓ one source
L
Ha Shik Lim
For vacant South Korean light flyweight title
TD 4/10 · Uijeongbu City, 🇰🇷
Kim 10-3-2 · Lim —
1986-10-25 ›
✓ one source
W
Sung Kyu Kim
TD 8/6 · Girls' Commercial School, Gunsan, 🇰🇷
Kim 9-3-2 · Kim —
1986-06-28 ›
✓ one source
W
Hideyuki Ohashi 🇯🇵
PTS 10/10 · Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, 🇯🇵
Kim 8-3-2 · Ohashi 4-0-0
1986-03-20 ›
✓✓ two sources
W
Yung Sang Lee
KO 4/8 · Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 7-3-2 · Lee —
1986-01-11 ›
✓ one source
W
Chang Young Jang
KO 2/8 · Nonsan, 🇰🇷
Kim 6-3-2 · Jang —
1985-10-19 ›
✓ one source
W
Hyung Man Kim
PTS 6/6 · Hyundai Gymnasium, Ulsan, 🇰🇷
Kim 5-3-2 · Kim —
1985-04-27 ›
✓ one source
L
Joon Huh
KO 3/6 · Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 5-2-2 · Huh —
1985-02-16 ›
✓ one source
D
Byung Kwan Jung
PTS 6/6 · Seoul, 🇯🇵
Kim 5-2-1 · Jung —
1984-11-24 ›
✓ one source
W
Il Hwan Kim
PTS 6/6 · Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 4-2-1 · Kim —
1984-10-28 ›
✓ one source
L
Kyung Jae Chang
PTS 6/6 · Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 4-1-1 · Chang —
1984-06-17 ›
✓ one source
W
Kyoo Shik Jo
PTS 4/4 · Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 3-1-1 · Jo —
1984-04-06 ›
✓ one source
D
Kyoo Shik Jo
PTS 4/4 · Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 3-1-0 · Jo —
1984-02-12 ›
✓ one source
L
Sung Jae Kim
KO 2/4 · Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 3-0-0 · Kim —
1983-12-14 ›
✓ one source
W
Duk Sang Kim
PTS 4/4 · Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 2-0-0 · Kim —
1983-12-12 ›
✓ one source
W
Byung Kab Kim
PTS 4/4 · Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 1-0-0 · Kim —
1983-12-10 ›
✓ one source
W
Yang Chun Oh
PTS 4/4 · Seoul, 🇰🇷
Kim 0-0-0 · Oh —
1983-07-23 ›
✓ one source

Ratings now

Not in any current ranking.

World titles

WBAMinimumweight
1989-04-16 – 1991-02-02

Facts

What is Bong Jun Kim's record?
Bong Jun Kim's professional record is 24-10-3 with 10 knockouts.
Who did Bong Jun Kim fight last?
Bong Jun Kim last fought Takashi Oba on Nov 14, 1994 and lost by TKO in round 4.
Which world titles has Bong Jun Kim held?
Bong Jun Kim has held 1 world title reign: WBA minimumweight (1989–1991).

Sources

Boxerbook ID 16236 · permanent link boxerbook.com/id/16236. Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Last fetched: 2026-10-12. Spot a mistake? Every bout page has a link to report it.

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