Yuh Hwan-kil
| Yuh Hwan-kil | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Yuh Hwan-kil |
| Rated at | Super Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Born |
September 23, 1962 Namhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea |
| Died |
April 21, 2009 (aged 46) Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Yuh Hwan-kil (Hangul: 류환길; hanja: 柳煥吉; September 23, 1962 – April 21, 2009) was a boxer from South Korea.
In December 1981, he won the Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation lightweight title.
In 1984, Yuh became the inaugural IBF Super Featherweight champion with a split decision win over Rod Sequenan. He defended the belt once before losing it to Lester Ellis of Australia in 1985.
On April 21, 2009, he died after 3 years of being in a vegetative state. He had been injured in a hit and run accident.
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| Preceded by Inaugural champion |
IBF Super Featherweight Champion April 22, 1984–February 15, 1985 |
Succeeded by Lester Ellis |
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