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South Korean boxer
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Seoul
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59 years
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Hi-Yong Choi (born 1965-09-13 in Korea) is a former professional boxer. He is a former WBA light-flyweight champion.
Professional career
Choi turned professional in 1987 and captured the WBA light flyweight title in 1991 in only his 10th pro bout in with a decision win over Bong-Jun Kim. He defended the belt 4 times before losing it to Hideyuki Ohashi in 1992. He later moved up in weight and in 1995 captured the WBA light flyweight title with a decision win over Leo Gamez. He lost the belt in 1996 to Carlos Murillo and retired after the bout.
| Preceded by Bong-Jun Kim | WBA Minimumweight Champion 1991 Feb 2 – 1992 Oct 14 | Succeeded by Hideyuki Ohashi |
| Preceded by Leo Gamez | WBA Light Flyweight Champion 1995 Feb 4 – 1996 Jan 13 | Succeeded by Carlos Murillo |
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