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Hi-Yong Choi (born 1965-09-13 in Korea) is a former professional boxer. He is a former WBA light-flyweight champion.

Hi-Yong Choi
Statistics
Real name	Hi-Yong Choi
Weight(s)	minimumweight light flyweight
Height	5′ 4½ in (164 cm)
Nationality	Korean
Born	(1965-09-13) September 13, 1965 (age 56)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	21
Wins	19
Wins by KO	8
Losses	2
Draws	0
No contests	0

Professional career

Choi turned professional in 1987 and captured the WBA light flyweight title in 1991 in only his 10th pro bout in with a decision win over Bong-Jun Kim. He defended the belt 4 times before losing it to Hideyuki Ohashi in 1992. He later moved up in weight and in 1995 captured the WBA light flyweight title with a decision win over Leo Gamez. He lost the belt in 1996 to Carlos Murillo and retired after the bout.

External links

• Boxing record for Hi-Yong Choi from BoxRec (registration required)

Achievements
Preceded by Bong-Jun Kim	WBA minimumweight champion February 2, 1991 - October 14, 1992	Succeeded by Hideyuki Ohashi
Preceded by Leo Gamez	WBA light flyweight champion February 4, 1995 - January 13, 1996	Succeeded by Carlos Murillo

На других языках

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- [en] Choi Hi-yong

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[ru] Чхве Хи Ён

Чхве Хи Ён (кор. 최희용; род. 13 сентября 1965, Южная Корея) — южнокорейский боксёр-профессионал, выступающий в минимальной (Minimumweight) весовой категории. Является чемпионом мира по версии ВБА (WBA).

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