Choi Yo-sam
Choi Yo-sam | |
|---|---|
Jeollabukdo, South Korea | |
| Died | January 3, 2008 (aged 34) Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality |  South Korean |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light flyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 37 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Choi Yo-sam | |
| Hangul | 최요삼 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Choe Yo-sam |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oe Yo-sam |
Choi Yo-sam (
Jeollabukdo, South Korea
.
Pro career
Choi turned pro in 1993 and won the Lineal and WBC light flyweight titles in 1999 with a decision win over Saman Sorjaturong.[1] He successfully defended the titles three times before losing it to Jorge Arce by a 6th round technical knockout in 2002. In 2003, he lost a decision to Beibis Mendoza for the interim WBA light flyweight title. In 2004, he moved up in weight to take on Lorenzo Parra for the WBA flyweight title and lost a decision.
Death
On December 25, 2007, he successfully defended the
brain surgery. Choi was pronounced braindead on January 2, 2008, and died on January 3, 2008, when he was removed from a ventilator. Leessang made a song dedicated to him in their 5th album called CHAMPION.[2]
His organs were donated to six patients with approval from his family. This action led the South Korean Government to award Choi with a medal.[3]
See also
- List of light flyweight boxing champions
- List of WBC world champions
- Kim Duk-koo
References
- ^ "Choi Yo-sam - Lineal Jr. Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
- ^ "Choi Yo-sam officially declared dead". Sports Illustrated. 2008-01-03. Archived from the original on 2008-01-06. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
- ^ "South Korean boxer Choi Yo Sam declared dead". The New York Times. 3 January 2008. Retrieved 2015-07-19.
External links
- Boxing record for Choi Yo-sam from BoxRec (registration required)
- Looking at Yo Sam Choi
- Choi Yo-sam - CBZ Profile