Choi Yo-sam

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Yo-Sam Choi (born March 1, 1972 in Jeongeup, Jeollabukdo, Korea) was a Korean former world boxing champion.

Pro Career

Choi turned pro in 1993 and won the WBC light flyweight title in 1999 with a decision win over Saman Sorjaturong. He defended the title three times before losing it to Jorge Arce by 6th round TKO in 2002. In 2003 he lost a decision to Beibis Mendoza for the Interim WBA light flyweight title. In 2004 he moved up in weight to take on Lorenzo Parra for the WBA flyweight title and lost a decision.

Tragedy in the Ring

On December 25th 2007 he successfully defended the Inter-Continental flyweight title with a points win over Heri Amol. In the 12th round, Yo-Sam was dropped with five seconds remaining, but beat the count and went on to win the fight. Tragically he collapsed while still in the ring after the bout and was rushed to the Soonchunhyang University Hospital immediately after the fight and underwent emergency brain surgery. On January 1, 2008, it was reported that he is likely brain dead.[1] He was disconnected from life support on January 2, 2008. [2]

Preceded by WBC Light Flyweight Champion
17 Oct 1999 – 6 Jul 2002 		Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ "Choi announcement expected." Fightnews. January 1, 2008. Retrieved on January 1, 2008.
  2. ^ "SKorean fighter brain-dead, hospital says." AFP. January 2, 2008. Retrieved on January 2, 2008.

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External links

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