Kim Tae-shik

Kim Tae-shik (Hangul: 김태식, Hanja: 金泰式; born July 4, 1957, in Mukho, Gangwon-do, South Korea) is a former boxer from South Korea.

Kim Tae-shik
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 3.5 in (1.61 m)
NationalitySouth Korean
Born (1957-07-04) July 4, 1957
Mukho, Gangwon-do, South Korea
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins17
Wins by KO13
Losses3
Kim Tae-shik
Hangul
김태식
Hanja
金泰式
Revised RomanizationGim Tae-sik
McCune–ReischauerKim T'ae-sik

Pro career

In 1980, Kim became the WBA Flyweight champion with a 2-round KO win over Luis Ibarra. He defended the belt once before losing it to Peter Mathebula by a controversial 2-1, split decision in the same year.

In 1981, Kim challenged Antonio Avelar for the WBC Flyweight title but was knocked out in the second round.

In 1982, Kim defeated Roberto Ramirez in a non-title bout by split decision. However, he lost consciousness within a short time after the decision. Kim was immediately taken to hospital and had emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain. He spent three days in a coma and after which, Kim was forced into retirement.


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