Chang Jung-koo
Template:Short description Template:Family name hatnote Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Chang Jung-Koo (Korean: Script error: No such module "Lang".; Hanja: Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler"., born February 4, 1963) is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1991. He held the WBC light-flyweight title from 1983 to 1988.
Professional career
Chang took the tough road to becoming a world champion. In Chang's 15th pro fight, he faced former WBA flyweight champion Alfonso Lopez. Chang knocked out Lopez in the 3rd round. Next, Chang faced future IBF flyweight champion Jong-Kwan Chung, stopping Chung in the 6th round. In his 18th fight, and last before challenging for his first world title, Chang scored a 10-round unanimous decision over former WBC light-flyweight champion Amado Ursua.
Hilario Zapata Rivalry
In Chang's first world title try, he lost to Hilario Zapata of Panama by a 15-round split decision in 1982, by scores of 148–145, 142-144 and 144–147. However, in a rematch held in Seoul, he avenged that loss and became WBC light-flyweight world champion by knocking out Zapata at 2:46 of the 3rd round.
World Record Championship
Chang then went on to establish a then-world record for the most defenses as world light flyweight champion, defending the title successfully 16 times between 1983 and 1988 when he retired.
In his first defense, he defeated Masaharu Inami and followed it with a win over future champion German Torres.
In 1984, he defeated future champion, Sot Chitalada, former champion Katsuo Tokashiki and Tadashi Kuramochi.
He started 1985 with a narrow majority decision in a rematch with German Torres. The outcome was determined by a single point on one judge's scorecard. Later in the year, he defeated Francisco Montiel and Jorge Cano.
In 1986, Chang faced Torres in a third meeting, this time defeating him by unanimous decision. He followed it with a rematch victory over Francisco Montiel and a knockout over future champion Hideyuki Ohashi.
After securing victories over Efren Pinto and Agustin Garcia in 1987, he faced future champion Isidro Perez. In a hard-fought battle, Perez dropped Chang in the opening round, however, the referee failed to rule it as such. Chang was ultimately awarded a close unanimous decision victory.
After a TKO victory in a rematch over Hideyuki Ohashi in 1988, Chang announced his retirement.
Downfall after divorce
Originally retired in 1988, Chang Jung-koo's discovered that his first wife was a marriage swindler. From the beginning, the wife married only for Chang Jung-koo's fortune, and after the marriage, she continued to siphon Chang Jung-koo's fortune for her family. When she stole almost all of his assets, she deliberately caused a feud with Chang Jung-koo, and eventually, when she divorced, she ripped off the alimony, turning Chang Jung-koo into a penniless beggar and fled to a foreign country. This is why Chang Jung-koo became financially difficult despite winning 15 championships, which forced him to return to active duty in 1989. However, financial difficulties pushed him back into the ring in 1989 when he challenged and lost to Humberto González, who was the WBC light-flyweight champion at the time.
After moving up to the flyweight division, he challenged WBC flyweight champion Sot Chitalada who he had defeated several years prior. In a closely contested bout, Chang lost a disputed majority decision.
Chitalada then lost that title to Muangchai Kittikasem, prompting Chang to challenge the newly crowned champion. Chang dropped the champion three times, however, Kittikasem rallied back to stop him in the final round. Chang announced his retirement immediately after.[1]
Chang's record for successive title defenses in the 108-pound division would soon be broken by fellow South Korean boxer Yuh Myung-Woo, who successfully defended his WBA light flyweight title 17 times in his first reign between 1985 and 1991.
Chang had a record of 38 wins and 4 losses, with 17 wins by knockout.
In June 2010, Chang and 12 other boxing personalities were inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.[2] He became the first Korean boxer to be inducted in the prestigious boxing hall of fame, and the 5th Asian boxer to receive the honor.
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 42 | Loss | 38–4 | Muangchai Kittikasem | TKO | 12 (12), 2:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 18, 1991 | Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 41 | Loss | 38–3 | Sot Chitalada | MD | 12 | Nov 24, 1991 | Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 40 | Win | 38–2 | Ric Siodora | TKO | 8 (12), 2:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 15, 1990 | Koomi, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Loss | 37–2 | Humberto Gonzalez | UD | 12 | Dec 9, 1989 | Indoor Gymnasium, Daegu, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Win | 37–1 | Amando Velasco | UD | 10 | Aug 27, 1989 | Busan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 37 | Win | 36–1 | Hideyuki Ohashi | TKO | 8 (12), 1:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 27, 1988 | Korakuen Hall, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Win | 35–1 | Isidro Perez | UD | 12 | Dec 13, 1987 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Win | 34–1 | Agustin Garcia | TKO | 10 (12), 1:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 28, 1987 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Win | 33–1 | Efren Pinto | TKO | 6 (12), 0:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 19, 1987 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 33 | Win | 32–1 | Hideyuki Ohashi | TKO | 5 (12), 1:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 14, 1986 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 32 | Win | 31–1 | Francisco Montiel | UD | 12 | Sep 13, 1986 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | German Torres | UD | 12 | Apr 13, 1986 | Indoor Arena, Gwangju City, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Jorge Cano | UD | 12 | Nov 10, 1985 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Francisco Montiel | UD | 12 | Aug 4, 1985 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | German Torres | MD | 12 | Apr 27, 1985 | Hyundai Gymnasium, Ulsan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Tadashi Kuramochi | UD | 12 | Dec 15, 1984 | Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Katsuo Tokashiki | TKO | 9 (12), 1:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 18, 1984 | Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Sot Chitalada | UD | 12 | Mar 31, 1984 | Kooduk Gymnasium, Busan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | German Torres | UD | 12 | Sep 10, 1983 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Masaharu Inami | KO | 2 (12), O:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 11, 1983 | Kyungbok Gymnasium, Daegu, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Hilario Zapata | TKO | 3 (15), 2:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 26, 1983 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Tio Abella | KO | 2 (10), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 6, 1983 | Chungju, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Rodrigo Saony | PTS | 10 | Dec 5, 1982 | Jinju, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Loss | 18–1 | Hilario Zapata | SD | 15 | Sep 18, 1982 | Jeonju Gymnasium, Jeonju, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC light-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Amado Ursua | UD | 10 | Jul 10, 1982 | Changchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Lukodd Phitiporn | TKO | 5 (10), 2:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 4, 1982 | Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Jong Kwan Chang | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 10, 1982 | Kyongbuk Gymnasium, Daegu, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Alfonso Lopez | KO | 3 (8), 2:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 26, 1981 | Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Chutmongkol Thairungriang | KO | 2 (10), 0:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 18, 1981 | Kudok Gymnasium, Busan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Leonardo Paredes | KO | 6 (10), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 11, 1981 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Lord Esmero | UD | 10 | Sep 4, 1981 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Oscar Bolivar | PTS | 10 | Jun 7, 1981 | Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Miguel Leal | PTS | 10 | Apr 25, 1981 | Busan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Yo Dong Kim | PTS | 6 | Mar 29, 1981 | Kudok Gymnasium, Busan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Chang Pyo Hong | PTS | 8 | Jan 23, 1981 | Gudeok Gymnasium, Busan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jin Hyung Park | KO | 2 (6), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 11, 1981 | Busan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Nam Keun Kang | PTS | 6 | Dec 7, 1980 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Hi Suo Shin | PTS | 4 | Nov 29, 1980 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Ho Chul Pyun | PTS | 4 | Nov 23, 1980 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Hee Kwan Lee | PTS | 4 | Nov 22, 1980 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jin Hyung Park | TKO | 3 (4), 0:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 19, 1980 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jung Yul Suh | KO | 3 (4), 1:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 17, 1980 | Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
See also
References
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