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.

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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

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