Hong Soo-hwan (born 1950-05-26, in Seoul, Korea) is a retired boxer who won a world championship in the bantamweight division.

[edit] Pro career

Hong turned pro in 1969 and in 1974 captured the WBA bantamweight title with a decision win over Arnold Taylor, a fight in which Taylor was down in the 1st, 5th, and 14th rounds. He lost his title in his 2nd defense to Alfonso Zamora in 1975. In 1977 he captured the vacant WBA super bantamweight title in an exciting 3rd round KO over Hector Carrasquilla. Hong was down 4 times in the 2nd, only to come back in the following round to win. He lost the title in his 2nd defense to Ricardo Cardona in 1978.

[edit] Honors

Hong was named The Ring magazine Progress of the Year fighter for 1974.

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Hong Soo-hwan from Boxrec
• www.hongsoohwan.co.kr

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