Kim Sung-jun

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Kim Sung-Jun (June 3, 1953 – February 3, 1989) was a boxer from South Korea.

Professional career

In January, 1978, he won the Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation light flyweight title. In September, 1978, Kim became the WBC light flyweight champion with a KO win over Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh. He defended the belt three times before losing it to Shigeo Nakajima in January, 1980. In July, 1980, Kim unsuccessfully challenged Shoji Oguma for the WBC flyweight title, losing by a split decision.

Professional boxing record

Later life & death

After retiring, Kim experienced dementia pugilistica and financial difficulties, and on February 3, 1989, he committed suicide by leaping off a building in Seoul, South Korea.

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