About Chung Ki-young
Born 1959. Chung Ki-young is a South Korean boxer.
Ki-Young Chung (; born November 23, 1959) is a former professional boxer. During his career, which lasted from 1979 to 1986, Chung won the IBF world featherweight title. Before competing at featherweight, Choung won the Super Bantamweight title of South Korea 1982. He also won the Korean title as a featherweight, along with the OPBF title. His first challenge for a world title came on November 29, 1985, against fellow South Korean Min-Keun Oh. Chung won the fight with a technical knockout in the fifteenth round to become champion. He defended his title twice; knocking out Tyrone Jackson and beating Richard Savage with a unanimous decision. Chung lost his title to Antonio Rivera on August 30, 1986. Rivera won the fight with a tenth-round knockout, in what was to be Chung's final professional contest.
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Who is Chung Ki-young?
South Korean boxer
When was Chung Ki-young born?
Chung Ki-young was born on 23 November 1959 in North Gyeongsang.
What is Chung Ki-young's occupation?
Chung Ki-young is a boxer.
What nationality is Chung Ki-young?
Chung Ki-young is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chung Ki-young. https://biography.guide/chung-ki-young/
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