About Lee Yul-woo
Lived 1967 – 2009 (aged 42). Lee Yul-woo was a South Korean boxer.
Yul-Woo Lee (January 25, 1967 – December 10, 2009) was a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1990. He was a world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Council (WBC) light-flyweight title in 1989 and the World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight title in 1990.
Professional career Lee turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC light flyweight title with a TKO win over German Torres in 1989. He lost his belt in his first defense to Humberto González. He then moved up in weight and won a split decision over WBA flyweight title holder Jesus Kiki Rojas in 1990, but lost the belt in his first defense again to Leopard Tamakuma by TKO. He retired after the loss.
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Who was Lee Yul-woo?
South Korean boxer (1967–2009)
When was Lee Yul-woo born?
Lee Yul-woo was born on 21 January 1967 in Seoul.
When did Lee Yul-woo die?
Lee Yul-woo died on 10 December 2009 in Daejeon.
What was Lee Yul-woo's occupation?
Lee Yul-woo was a boxer.
What nationality was Lee Yul-woo?
Lee Yul-woo was South Korean.
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