Lee Yul-woo

Yul-Woo Lee (January 25, 1967 – December 10, 2009) is a former professional boxer in the light flyweight (108 lb) division.

Lee Yul-woo
Statistics
Real nameLee Yul-woo
Nickname(s)hot pepper
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Nationality Korean
Born(1967-01-25)January 25, 1967
Okcheon County, South Korea
DiedDecember 10, 2009(2009-12-10) (aged 42)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins19
Wins by KO10
Losses3
Draws0
No contests0

Pro career

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.

See also

Achievements
Preceded by
Germán Torres
WBC light flyweight champion
March 19, 1989 – June 25, 1989
Succeeded by
Humberto González
Preceded by
Jesús Kiki Rojas
WBA flyweight champion
March 10, 1990 – July 29, 1990
Succeeded by
Leopard Tamakuma


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