Moon Sung-kil

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Moon Sung-kil (Korean: Script error: No such module "Lang".; RR: Script error: No such module "lang".Template:Category handler, born July 20, 1963) is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1993. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight title from 1988 to 1989 and the World Boxing Council (WBC) super-flyweight title from 1990 to 1993. His name is also rendered Sung Kil Moon.

Amateur career

Moon, who compiled a purported record of 219–22 (164 KO) during his amateur career, was known as a great knockout puncher of the lighter divisions. In 1982, he won the bantamweight gold medal at the Asian Games in New Delhi, knocking out Wanchai Pongsri of Thailand with one blow in the final.

In the 1984 Summer Olympics, Moon was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Pedro Nolasco via RSC in the first round due to a cut on his head after an accidental head butt.

In March 1985, Moon defeated future WBC Super Bantamweight champion Paul Banke by a third round referee stopped contest (RSC) at the USA-Korea Amateur Boxing Championships held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In November 1985, Moon won the gold medal at the Boxing World Cup, manhandling all the opponents by KO.

In 1986, Moon became the first South Korean amateur boxer to win a gold medal at the World Amateur Boxing Championships, beating future Olympic silver medalists Aleksandar Hristov and Arnaldo Mesa in the tourney.

Results

1984 Summer Olympics
Event Round Result Opponent Score
Bantamweight First bye
Second Win Template:Flagicon John Hyland KO 3
Third Win Template:Flagicon Robert Shannon RSC 3
Quarterfinal Loss Template:Flagicon Pedro Nolasco RSC 1
1985 Boxing World Cup
Event Round Result Opponent Score
Bantamweight Quarterfinal Win Template:Flagicon Bernard Price KO 1
Semifinal Win Template:Flagicon Ljubiša Simić RSC 2
Final Win Template:Flagicon José Rodríguez KO 2
1986 World Championships
Event Round Result Opponent Score
Bantamweight First Win Template:Flagicon Fabrizio Cappai KO 1
Second Win Template:Flagicon Johnny Vasquez 5–0
Quarterfinal Win Template:Flagicon Aleksandar Hristov RSC 2
Semifinal Win Template:Flagicon Arnaldo Mesa 3–2
Final Win Template:Flagicon Rene Breitbarth 3–2

Professional career

Moon's pro debut took place on March 8, 1987 with a first-round KO over Ric Bajelot, a fighter with 16 professional fights at the time. Moon won his first six fights by knock-out, before challenging Khaokor Galaxy for the WBA bantamweight title on August 14, 1988. Moon won a six-round technical decision to win the title. The fight was stopped early due to an accidental headbutt that cut Moon.

Moon would go on to make two successful defenses of his title, scoring a seventh-round KO of Edgar Omar Monserrat, and a fifth-round KO of Chiaki Kobayashi. Kobayashi, a former Japanese National Bantamweight Champion, retired after this defeat.

On July 9, 1989, Moon and Galaxy faced off again in a rematch, with Galaxy securing a unanimous decision victory over 12 rounds to reclaim his WBA bantamweight title. Moon suffered two knockdowns in the 11th round, ultimately losing by scores of 120–109, 120–109, and 120–112.

Moon then moved down in weight. Moon scored a second-round KO over Romeo Opriasa in a tune-up bout, before challenging Nana Konadu on January 20, 1990 for the WBC and Lineal super-flyweight title.[1] The fight between Moon and Konadu was a war, both fighters were knocked down several times. Moon won a ninth-round technical decision to capture the title, after once again becoming the victim of an accidental headbutt. Moon won by scores of 86–84, 86–82, and 87–84 to capture his second world title in his second division.

Moon would go on to record nine successful title defenses, including five victories over prior or future world champions. These victories included a ninth-round KO over former two-time WBC and Lineal super-flyweight Champion Gilberto Roman, a fourth-round KO over Konadu in their rematch, and a first-round KO over former two-time WBC light-flyweight and former WBA flyweight champion Hilario Zapata.

On July 3, 1993, Moon made his ninth and final successful title defense, scoring a 12-round majority decision over future IBF super-flyweight and WBO flyweight champion Carlos Gabriel Salazar.

On November 13, 1993 Moon lost a split decision to Jose Luis Bueno by scores of 115–114, 112–117 and 110–118 to lose the WBC super-flyweight Title. Sung-Kil Moon retired after this fight, finishing with professional record of 20 wins and two losses (15 by knockout).

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
22 Loss 20–2 José Luis Bueno SD 12 Nov 13, 1993 Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC super-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Carlos Salazar SD 12 Jul 3, 1993 Education Culture Center, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC super-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Hilario Zapata TKO 1 (12), 2:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 27, 1993 Olympic Fencing Stadium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC super-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Greg Richardson MD 12 Oct 31, 1992 Olympic Fencing Stadium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC super-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Armando Salazar TKO 8 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 4, 1992 Citizen Hall, Incheon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC super-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Torsak Pongsupa TKO 6 (12), 1:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 22, 1991 Incheon Gymnasium, Incheon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC super-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Ernesto Ford KO 5 (12), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 20, 1991 Ramada Renaissance Hotel, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC super-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–1 Nana Konadu TKO 4 (12), 2:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 16, 1991 Pabellón Principe Felipe, Zaragosa, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC super-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–1 Kenji Matsumura TD 5 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 20, 1990 Hanyang University Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC super-flyweight title;
Unanimous TD: Moon cut from an accidental head clashScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 12–1 Gilberto Román RTD 8 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 9, 1990 Palpal Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC super-flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–1 Nana Konadu TD 9 (12) Jan 20, 1990 World Trade Center, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC super-flyweight title;
Unanimous TD: Moon cut from an accidental head clashScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–1 Romeo Opriasa KO 5 (10), 2:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 19, 1989 Kunsan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Loss 9–1 Kaokor Galaxy UD 12 Jul 9, 1989 Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Chiaki Kobayashi TKO 5 (12), 2:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 19, 1989 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Edgar Monserrat TKO 7 (12), 0:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 17, 1988 Chamsil Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Kaokor Galaxy TD 6 (12), 0:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 14, 1988 New Lamada Renaissance Hotel, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA bantamweight title;
Unanimous TD: Moon cut from an accidental head clashScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Oky Pretus KO 4 (10), 1:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 5, 1988 KBS Hall, Ulsan, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Tony Pruitt KO 3 (10), 0:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 21, 1988 88 Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Tepratum Eakchatchingchai KO 2 (10), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 11, 1987 Jonghab Gymnasium, Gwangju City, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Constancio Dangla KO 3 (10), 0:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 16, 1987 Mokpo, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Singnoi Singkrungthon KO 3 (10), 2:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 17, 1987 Gudeok Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Ric Bajelot KO 4 (8), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 8, 1987 Chamsil Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Personal life

He spent six months in prison for molesting a woman.[2]

See also

References

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Sporting positions

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