About Baek Jong-kwon
Born 1971. Baek Jong-kwon is a South Korean boxer.
Jong-Kwon Baek (; born November 7, 1971, in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea) is a former boxer from South Korea.
Professional boxing career On October 31, 1999, Baek defeated Lakva Sim by split decision to win the WBA super featherweight championship.
He made his first title defense against fellow South Korean Kyu Chul Choi on January 30, 2000, with the fight ending in a split draw after 12 rounds.
Baek lost the WBA super featherweight title to Cuban boxer Joel Casamayor on May 21, 2000, losing by fifth-round technical knockout.
He finished his professional boxing career with a record of 23 wins (20 knockouts), 1 loss, and 1 draw.
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South Korean boxer
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Baek Jong-kwon was born on 7 November 1971 in Jinju.
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