Jung Il Byun (born 1968-11-16 in Seoul) is a former boxer from Korea.

Contents 1 Amateur career 1.1 Olympic results 2 Professional career 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Amateur career

Byun is perhaps best known for protesting against a decision at the 1988 Seoul Olympics by refusing to leave the ring after losing a decision in the bantamweight competition.

[edit] Olympic results

• Defeated Jean-Marc Augustin (France) 5-0
• Lost to Aleksandar Hristov (Bulgaria) 1-4

[edit] Professional career

Byun turned pro in 1990 and in 1993 defeated Victor Rabanales for the WBC bantamweight title in only his 9th fight by decision. He lost the belt later that year to Yasuei Yakushiji, and lost a rematch to Yakushiji the following year. He retired after the loss.

Preceded by Victor Rabanales

WBC Bantamweight Champion 28 Mar 1993– 23 Dec 1993

Succeeded by Yasuei Yakushiji

[edit] See also

• List of WBC world champions

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Jung Il Byun from Boxrec

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