Shin Jong-Hun
Encyclopedia
Shin Jong-Hun (born May 5, 1989) is a South Korean light flyweight
amateur boxer
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, which was his first international competition, defeating Cuba
n champion Daniel Matellon Ramos in the quarterfinals.
Shin is currently boxing for the Seoul Metropolitan Government
Boxing Club.
Light flyweight
- Professional boxing :The weight limit at light flyweight in professional boxing is 108 pounds . When New York legalized boxing in 1920, the law stipulated a "junior flyweight" class, with a weight limit of 99 pounds. When the National Boxing Association was formed in 1921, it also recognized this...
amateur boxer
Amateur boxing
Amateur boxing is practised at the collegiate level, at the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games, and in many other venues sponsored by amateur boxing associations. Amateur boxing bouts are short in duration and fighters wear head protection, so this type of competition prizes point-scoring rather...
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Career
Shin won the light flyweight bronze medal at the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships
The 2009 AIBA World Boxing Championships were held in Milan, Italy from September 1, 2009 to September 12, 2009 in the Mediolanum Forum. It was the biggest World Championships in AIBA history...
, which was his first international competition, defeating Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
n champion Daniel Matellon Ramos in the quarterfinals.
Shin is currently boxing for the Seoul Metropolitan Government
Seoul Metropolitan Government
Seoul Metropolitan Government is the administrative organization of Seoul. The mayor is elected to a four year term by the Seoul citizens and is responsible for the administration of the city government...
Boxing Club.
Results
2009 World Championships| Event | Round | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Flyweight Light flyweight - Professional boxing :The weight limit at light flyweight in professional boxing is 108 pounds . When New York legalized boxing in 1920, the law stipulated a "junior flyweight" class, with a weight limit of 99 pounds. When the National Boxing Association was formed in 1921, it also recognized this... |
First | bye | ||
| Second | Win |  Lu Chia Lun |
9-1 | |
| Third | Win |  Ronald SerugoRonald Serugo Ronald Serugo is an Ugandan amateur boxer who qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in the junior flyweight division. He defeated Tresford Kaziwa, then lost to Redouane Bouchtouk 0:11 before winning the third spot by defeating South African Lobogang Pilane. At the Olympics he lost 5:9 to... |
17-3 | |
| Quarterfinal | Win |  Daniel Matellon Ramos |
14-5 | |
| Semifinal | Loss |  David AyrapetyanDavid Ayrapetyan David Valeryevich Ayrapetyan is a Russian-Armenian amateur boxer. He is best known for having won the European title at light flyweight in 2006, and a silver medal at the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships.-Career:... |
1-9 | |