Chang Jung-Koo
- January 5, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Chang Jung-Koo |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 4, 1963(1963-02-04) |
| Age | 61 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Chang Jung-Koo Biography
| Name | Chang Jung-Koo |
| Birthday | Feb 4 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Birth Country | South Korea |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Parents | Jang Young-rok |
| Spouse | Lee Sook-kyung |
| Children(s) | Chang Da-seul, Chang Han-all |
Chang Jung-Koo is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on February 4, 1963 in South Korea. The nickname he was given was The Korean Hawk, he was a champion of the WBC Light Flyweight Championship a record-setting 16 times. He set a record for his career of 38-4.
He as well as Japanese boxer He and Japanese fighter Koki Kameda have both won the WBC Light Flyweight title. have both been awarded the WBC Light Flyweight title.
In Chang’s first world title try, he lost to Hilario Zapata of Panama by a 15 round split decision in 1982, by scores of 148-145, 142-144 and 144-147. However, in a rematch held in Seoul, he avenged that loss and became WBC light flyweight world champion by knocking out Zapata at 2:46 of the 3rd round.
Chang then went on to establish a then-world record for the most defenses as world light flyweight champion, defending the title successfully 16 times between 1983 and 1988 when he retired.
His wife emigrated to America with all the money he had in 1988.
Chang Jung-Koo Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Chang Jung-Koo is one of the richest Boxer from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chang Jung-Koo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The first of his professional bouts came with WBA the flyweight champ Alfonso Lopez.
He was the only Korean boxer admitted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Chang Jung-Koo (Hangul: 장정구, Hanja: 張正九) (born February 4, 1963 in Busan, South Korea) is a South Korean former light flyweight boxing champion. He is known by his nickname, The Korean Hawk.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 3 in |
Chang Jung-Koo height 5 ft 3 in Chang weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Chang Jung-Koo Dating?
According to our records, Chang Jung-Koo married to Lee Sook-kyung. As of December 1, 2023, Chang Jung-Koo’s is not dating anyone.
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After securing victories over Efren Pinto and Agustin Garcia in 1987, he faced future champion Isidro Perez. In a hard fought battle, Perez dropped Chang in the opening round, however, the referee failed to rule it as such. Chang was ultimately awarded a close unanimous decision victory.
Facts & Trivia
Chang Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Chang Jung-Koo celebrates birthday on February 4 of every year.
On June 2010, Chang and 12 other boxing personalities were inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He became the first Korean boxer to be inducted in the prestigious boxing hall of fame, and the 5th Asian boxer to receive the honor.
Top Facts about Chang Jung-Koo
- Chang Jung-koo is a retired South Korean boxer.
- He was born on December 24, 1967.
- Chang turned professional in 1988 and retired in 1999.
- He held the WBA bantamweight title from 1993 to 1995.
- Chang had a record of 26 wins (17 by KO) and only one loss.
- His only defeat came against Joichiro Tatsuyoshi in Japan.
- Chang won his first world title fight against Greg Richardson.
- He defended his title successfully four times before losing it to Murad Muhammadqulov.
- After retiring, Chang became a boxing commentator for KBS Sports Channel.
- In 2010, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s “Class of Champions”.