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70:Nationality
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307:Kim Ji-won
298:Kim Chiwŏn
240:Kim Ji-won
225:Flyweight
142:Wins by KO
81:Statistics
48:1959-08-06
36:Kim Ji-won
585:Location
573:Opponent
523:0 losses
475:champion
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405:flyweight
382:Venezuela
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284:Gim Jiwon
88:Weight(s)
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