Myung Woo Yuh
| Yuh Myung-woo | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Yuh Myung-woo |
| Nickname(s) | Sonagi ("Downpour") |
| Weight(s) | Light Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Nationality |
 South Korean
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| Born |
January 10, 1964 Seoul, South Korea |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 39 |
| Wins | 38 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
Yuh Myung-woo (Hangul: 유명우, Hanja: 柳明佑) (born January 10, 1964 in Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean former 2-time WBA light flyweight boxing champion. He, together with Jung-Koo Chang, were considered as the best boxers South Korea has ever produced.
Yuh made 17 successful title defenses during his first reign, the record for the 108-pound division, also referred to as the Light Flyweight Division. Yuh's record surpassed the previous record of 15 successful title defenses in a continuous reign set by former WBC light flyweight champion Jung Koo Chang. Yuh is one of only 5 fighters to have successfully defended their 108-pound title at least 10 times in one reign. Yoko Gushiken defended the WBA light flyweight title 13 times, Luis Estaba defended the WBC light flyweight title 11 times and Saman Sorjaturong made 10 successful title defenses of his light flyweight title.
Yuh started his pro career in 1982. Yuh's pro debut came against Byung-Boum Choi in Chinju, on March 3. Yuh won a 4 round decision. Yuh would go on to win his next six fights, all by decision in 4 rounds. Yuh's first fight beyond the minimum 4 round distance came against Hyo-Young Park in July 82, winning a 6 round decision.
In his 8th fight, Yuh faced Ki-Chang Kim in an 8 round fight in Daegu. Yuh won a unanimous decision to remain undefeated. Kim would go on to hold both the Korean National and OPBF super flyweight titles. Kim also earned a shot at the IBF super flyweight title later in his career.
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