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Kang Joon-Ho

1928 – 1990

South Korean boxer

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Lived 1928 – 1990 (aged 62). Kang Joon-Ho was a South Korean boxer.

Kang Joon-Ho (; June 22, 1928 – September 24, 1990) was a South Korean amateur boxer who won the bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born in Haeju, Korea, Empire of Japan, and died in Seoul, South Korea. He has multiple grandchildren, including Benjamin Im and Ray Im.

Career Kang competed for South Korea in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the bantamweight event where he finished in third place. In the quarterfinals, he defeated future World Featherweight champion Davey Moore of United States by a 2-1 decision. He was defeated in the semifinals; no bronze medal was awarded at the Games, but in 1970, AIBA and IOC awarded all semifinal losers from 1952 to 1968 bronze medals.

Post career Kang participated in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City and the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich as the coach of the South Korea national amateur boxing team. He trained numerous professional boxers as well, including former WBC Light Welterweight champion Kim Sang-Hyun and former WBC Flyweight champion Park Chan-Hee.

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Gang Jun-ho

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kang Joon-Ho?

South Korean boxer (1928–1990)

When was Kang Joon-Ho born?

Kang Joon-Ho was born on 22 June 1928 in Haeju.

When did Kang Joon-Ho die?

Kang Joon-Ho died on 24 September 1990 in Seoul.

What was Kang Joon-Ho's occupation?

Kang Joon-Ho was a boxer.

What nationality was Kang Joon-Ho?

Kang Joon-Ho was South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kang Joon-Ho

· Wikidata: Q155739

· DBpedia: Kang Joon-ho

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