Chi In-jin (Korean지인진; Hanja池仁珍, born July 18, 1973) is a South Korean former professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 1996. He has held the WBC featherweight title twice between 2004 and 2007.

Chi In-jin
Born
지인진

(1973-07-18) July 18, 1973 (age 51)
Seoul, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins31
Wins by KO18
Losses3
Draws1

Career

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Boxing

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Chi was born in Seoul and made his debut as a professional boxer on November 20, 1991. After losing his pro debut, he went unbeaten in his next 24 bouts. He challenged WBC Featherweight Title holder Erik Morales on July 28, 2001, but lost a unanimous decision. On October 18, 2003, the brawling Chi got another shot at the vacant WBC featherweight title against Michael Brodie, but came up short of the title with a draw. In the rematch the following year, he knocked out Brodie in the 7th round. After defending the title twice, he lost the belt to Takashi Koshimoto in 2006 via split decision.[1]

Chi recaptured the WBC featherweight title with a unanimous decision over defending titlist Rodolfo López at the Chungmu Art Hall in Seoul, Korea, in December 2006.[2] Scores were 117-111, 116-112 and 116-113. Koshimoto had been defeated by Lopez in his first defense, yielding the belt to Lopez before it was regained by Chi.

Kickboxing

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On July 31, 2007, Chi announced he was vacating his WBC title. He will instead participate in K-1 kickboxing.[3]

On February 24, 2008, Chi made his debut as a K-1 fighter on the K-1 Asia MAX 2008 in Seoul. He defeated Ryuji Kajiwara by 3-0 unanimous decision on the extra rounds.

Professional boxing record

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35 fights 31 wins 3 losses
By knockout 18 0
By decision 13 3
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
35 Win 31–3–1 Rodolfo López UD 12 Dec 17, 2006 Chungmu Art Hall, Seoul, South Korea Won WBC featherweight title
34 Loss 30–3–1 Takashi Koshimoto SD 12 Jan 29, 2006 Kyuden Gym, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan Lost WBC featherweight title
33 Win 30–2–1 Tommy Browne UD 12 Jan 30, 2005 Convention Hall, Grand Hilton, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBC featherweight title
32 Win 29–2–1 Eiichi Sugama TKO 10 (12), 1:04 Jul 24, 2004 Marriott Hotel, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBC featherweight title
31 Win 28–2–1 Michael Brodie KO 7 (12), 2:36 Apr 10, 2004 M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, England Won vacant WBC featherweight title
30 Draw 27–2–1 Michael Brodie MD 12 Oct 18, 2003 M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, England For vacant WBC featherweight title
29 Win 27–2 Amorn Longsiriphoom TKO 4 (10) Jul 2, 2003 Incheon Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
28 Win 26–2 Sung Yang-Soo UD 10 Feb 18, 2003 Dangjin, South Korea
27 Win 25–2 Samuel Duran KO 3 (12), 3:07 Mar 30, 2002 Guro Highschool, Seoul, South Korea
26 Loss 24–2 Érik Morales UD 12 Jul 28, 2001 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, US For WBC featherweight title
25 Win 24–1 Donnie Olivetti TKO 5 (12), 2:42 Dec 8, 2000 Daejin Highschool, Seoul, South Korea
24 Win 23–1 Baby Lorona Jr. UD 10 May 14, 2000 Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
23 Win 22–1 Andy Agalenio KO 3 (12), 1:40 Jan 2, 2000 Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
22 Win 21–1 Roongsurin Lookongchan KO 3 (10), 1:40 Oct 20, 1999 Dangjin Primary School, Dangjin, South Korea
21 Win 20–1 Siengthip Sitsyasei TKO 5 (10), 2:38 Jun 13, 1999 Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
20 Win 19–1 Teofilo Tunacao KO 4 (10), 3:06 Mar 26, 1999 Gyungyung High School, Cheonan, South Korea
19 Win 18–1 Sammy Sordilla KO 3 (10), 2:53 Jan 10, 1999 Ritz Carlton Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
18 Win 17–1 Joe Escriber PTS 10 Aug 29, 1998 Ritz Carlton Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
17 Win 16–1 Akarat Khotkaenan KO 2 (10), 3:00 May 8, 2010 Guri Gymnasium, Guri, South Korea
16 Win 15–1 Vichit Chuwatana PTS 10 Nov 7, 1997 Guri Gymnasium, Guri, South Korea
15 Win 14–1 Pantan Narongwet KO 4 (10), 2:26 Aug 21, 1997 Seongnam, South Korea
14 Win 13–1 Colin Graham KO 1 (10), 3:06 Feb 5, 1997 Kwangyang, South Korea
13 Win 12–1 Eddie Boy Penaso TKO 4 (10), 2:43 May 8, 1996 Seoul, South Korea
12 Win 11–1 Alexander Pak PTS 10 Jan 13, 1996 Incheon, South Korea
11 Win 10–1 Rick Ramirez KO 6 (10), 2:21 Sep 6, 1995 Gwangmyeong, South Korea
10 Win 9–1 Jess Maca PTS 12 Apr 23, 1995 Seoul, South Korea Won vacant OPBF bantamweight title
9 Win 9–1 Janjan Gigataras TKO 1 (10), 2:37 Feb 8, 1995 Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
8 Win 7–1 Jo Han-Kil UD 8 (10), 0:47 Mar 26, 1994 Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Won South Korean super-bantamweight title
7 Win 6–1 Jess Maca PTS 10 Jul 25, 1993 Hyundai Hotel, Gyeongju, South Korea
6 Win 5–1 Ronnie Bellaro UD 10 Feb 6, 1993 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
5 Win 4–1 Lee Gab-Yong UD 8 Sep 26, 1992 Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea
4 Win 3–1 Lee Gab-Yong KO 5 (6), 2:49 Jul 4, 1992 Citizen Hall, Incheon, South Korea
3 Win 2–1 Choi Ho-Nam PTS 4 Mar 24, 1992 Inchon Indoor Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea
2 Win 1–1 Jun Je-Yun PTS 4 Jan 18, 1992 Citizen Hall, Wondang, South Korea
1 Loss 0–1 Park Tae-Sun PTS 4 Nov 20, 1991 Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea

Professional kickboxing record

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2 fights 1 win 1 loss
By decision 1 1
No. Date Result Opponent Event Method Round Time
2 20 March 2009 Loss   Shingo Garyu K-1 Award & MAX Korea 2009, Korea Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
1 24 February 2008 Win   Ryuji Kajiwara K-1 Asia MAX 2008 in Seoul, Korea Decision (Ext.R) 4 3:00

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "KOSHIMOTO UPSETS IN JIN CHI!". Boxingtalk. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  2. ^ "Injin Chi Reclaims WBC Title". Boxingscene. 17 December 2006. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  3. ^ "Boxer Turns to Mixed Martial Arts". The Korea Times. 25 July 2007. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Vichit Lapmee
OPBF bantamweight champion
April 23, 1995 – 1995
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Oh Jang-Kyun
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Érik Morales
WBC featherweight champion
April 10, 2004 – January 29, 2006
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBC featherweight champion
December 17, 2006 – July 31, 2007
Retired
Vacant
Title next held by
Jorge Linares