About Yuh Hwan-kil
Lived 1962 – 2009 (aged 46). Yuh Hwan-kil was a South Korean boxer.
Yuh Hwan-kil (; September 23, 1962 – April 21, 2009) was a South Korean former professional boxer who has held the inaugural IBF junior-lightweight title between April 1984 to February 1985.
Professional career On December 6, 1981, he won the vacant OPBF featherweight title and defended it three times.
On April 22, 1984, Yuh won the inaugural IBF junior-lightweight champion with a split decision win over Rod Sequenan. He defended the belt once before losing it to Lester Ellis in 1985.
Death On April 21, 2009, he died after 3 years of being in a vegetative state. He had been injured in a hit and run accident.
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Who was Yuh Hwan-kil?
South Korean boxer (1962-2009)
When was Yuh Hwan-kil born?
Yuh Hwan-kil was born on 23 September 1962 in Namhaedo.
When did Yuh Hwan-kil die?
Yuh Hwan-kil died on 21 April 2009 in Goyang.
What was Yuh Hwan-kil's occupation?
Yuh Hwan-kil was a boxer.
What nationality was Yuh Hwan-kil?
Yuh Hwan-kil was South Korean.
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