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 WBC light-flyweight title in 1989 and the WBA flyweight title in 1990.

Lee Yul-woo
Born
Lee Yul-woo

(1967-01-25)January 25, 1967
Okcheon County, South Korea
DiedDecember 10, 2009(2009-12-10) (aged 42)
Other namesHot Pepper
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins19
Wins by KO10
Losses3

Professional career

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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.

Professional boxing record

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22 fights 19 wins 3 losses
By knockout 10 1
By decision 9 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
22 Loss 19–3 Leopard Tamakuna TKO 10 (12), 2:21 Jul 29, 1990 City Gymnasium, Mito, Japan Lost WBA flyweight title
21 Win 19–2 Jesús Rojas SD 12 Mar 10, 1990 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea Won WBA flyweight title
20 Win 18–2 Kim Yong-Kang PTS 10 Nov 25, 1989 Busan, South Korea
19 Loss 17–2 Humberto González UD 12 Jun 25, 1989 Cheongju Gymnasium, Cheongju, South Korea Lost WBC light-flyweight title
18 Win 17–1 Germán Torres TKO 9 (12), 2:14 Mar 19, 1989 Chung Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea Won WBC light-flyweight title
17 Win 16–1 Roger de Rama KO 4 (10), 2:24 Jul 24, 1988 World Trade Center, Seoul, South Korea
16 Win 15–1 Chae Hun-Kook KO 3 (10), 2:47 Oct 9, 1988 Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
15 Loss 14–1 Miguel Mercedes UD 10 May 29, 1988 Hongkuk Gymnasium, Yeosu, South Korea
14 Win 14–0 Kim Dok-Hyun KO 7 (10), 1:10 Mar 20, 1988 Jongha Gymnasium, Ulsan, South Korea
13 Win 13–0 Amado Ursua KO 5 (10), 1:40 Dec 13, 1987 Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea
12 Win 12–0 Arnulfo Melencion KO 4 (10) Nov 14, 1987 Palpal Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
11 Win 11–0 Julio Gudino PTS 10 Jun 28, 1987 Sunin Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
10 Win 10–0 Romy Navarrete KO 7 (10), 1:47 Apr 19, 1987 Sunin Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
9 Win 9–0 Han Sang-Hyun PTS 10 Jan 18, 1987 Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
8 Win 8–0 Choi Keun-Soo PTS 8 Nov 1, 1986 Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
7 Win 7–0 Kim Sung-Kyu PTS 8 Aug 30, 1986 Citizen Hall, Ozan, South Korea
6 Win 6–0 Kim Chan-Yung KO 2 (6) Jul 27, 1986 Hongcheon, South Korea
5 Win 5–0 Kim Jung-Hyun KO 5 (6), 0:55 Jun 28, 1986 Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
4 Win 4–0 Park Jong-Hwa KO 2 (?) Dec 10, 1985 Seoul, South Korea
3 Win 3–0 Lee Sang-Jun PTS 4 Dec 8, 1985 Seoul, South Korea
2 Win 2–0 Choi No-Sung PTS 4 Dec 5, 1985 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
1 Win 1–0 Yang Dong-Pil PTS 4 Jul 13, 1985 Chungju, South Korea

See also

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC light-flyweight champion
March 19, 1989 – June 25, 1989
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBA flyweight champion
March 10, 1990 – July 29, 1990
Succeeded by
Leopard Tamakuma