Hi-Yong Choi (born 13 September 1965) is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Association (WBA) mini-flyweight title from 1991 to 1992 and the WBA light-flyweight title from 1995 to 1996.

Professional career

Choi turned professional in 1987 and captured the WBA mini flyweight title in 1991 in only his 10th pro bout in with a decision win over Bong-Jun Kim. He defended the belt 4 times before losing it to Hideyuki Ohashi in 1992. He later moved up in weight and in 1995 captured the WBA light flyweight title with a decision win over Leo Gamez. He lost the belt in 1996 to Carlos Murillo and retired after the bout.

Professional boxing record

21fights19 wins2 losses
By knockout80
By decision112
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
21Loss19–2Carlos MurilloUD1213 Jan 1996Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Lost WBA light-flyweight title
20Win19–1Keiji YamaguchiSD125 Sep 1995Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, JapanRetained WBA light-flyweight title
19Win18–1Leo GámezUD124 Feb 1995Industrial Gymnasium, Ulsan, South KoreaWon WBA light-flyweight title
18Win17–1Mongkonchai SathiragymPTS1027 Aug 1994Gangneung, South Korea
17Win16–1Alpong NavajaPTS1021 May 1994Dream Land, Seoul, South Korea
16Win15–1Nilo AnosaKO7 (10), 1:424 Dec 1993Gwangmyeong Gymnasium, Gwangmyeong, South Korea
15Loss14–1Hideyuki OhashiUD1214 Oct 1992Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, JapanLost WBA mini-flyeight title
14Win14–0Rommel LawasTKO3 (12), 2:5913 Jun 1992Incheon Gymnasium, Incheon, South KoreaRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
13Win13–0Yuichi HosonoTKO10 (12), 1:3322 Feb 1992Millennium Hilton, Seoul, South KoreaRetained WBA mini-lyweight title
12Win12–0Kim Bong-junUD1226 Oct 1991Millennium Hilton, Seoul, South KoreaRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
11Win11–0Sugar Ray MikeUD1215 Jun 1991Daegu Gymnasium, Daegu, South KoreaRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
10Win10–0Kim Bong-junUD122 Feb 1991Sajik Arena, Busan, South KoreaWon WBA mini-flyweight title
9Win9–0Roger GamayotKO1 (10), 2:3610 Nov 1990Cheju Indoor Gym, Jeju, South Korea
8Win8–0Diego OnglaoKO2 (10), 1:4121 Jul 1990Gwangju, South Korea
7Win7–0Hitoshi TaniuchiKO7 (10), 1:0012 May 1990Millennium Hilton, Seoul, South Korea
6Win6–0Kom SorthanikulKO5 (12), 0:4721 Jan 1990Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaRetained OPBF mini-flyweight title
5Win5–0Armando TenoriaUD1229 Oct 1989Daegu, South KoreaRetained OPBF mini-flyweight title
4Win4–0Lee Sam-joongPTS1210 Apr 198888 Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaWon vacant OPBF mini-flyweight title
3Win3–0Hwang In-kyuPTS1027 Dec 1987Uijeongbu, South Korea
2Win2–0Jun Dae-chulPTS815 Aug 1987Uijeongbu, South Korea
1Win1–0Park Sung-kyooKO3 (8), 0:5918 Jul 1987Boeun, South Korea

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
PrecededbyKim Bong-junWBA mini-flyweight champion 2 February 1991 - 24 October 1992SucceededbyHideyuki Ohashi
PrecededbyLeo GamezWBA light-flyweight champion 4 February 1995 - 13 January 1996SucceededbyCarlos Murillo