Career

In 1981, Kim challenged Antonio Avelar for the WBC Flyweight title but was knocked out in the second round. In 1982, Kim defeated Roberto Ramirez in a non-title bout by split decision. However, he lost consciousness within a short time after the decision.

Kim was immediately taken to hospital and had emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain.

He spent three days in a coma and after which, Kim was forced into retirement.

Achievements

• In 1980, Kim became the WBA Flyweight champion with a 2 round KO win over Luis Ibarra.

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He defended the belt once before losing it to Peter Mathebula by a controversial 2-1 decision in the same year.