Jung-Koo Chang

[Addie]

Can someone tell me a bit about this fighter. I'm currently watching some of his fights, and I'm impressed by what I'm seeing. He seems to throw a lot of shots, but avoids looking amateurish in the process. What was Chang's strengths and weaknesses? Where he does rank in the all time rankings at Light Flyweight?

[Mantequilla]

Chang is a bit like a less technically refined Duran... think Duran from circa Dejesus rematch stylistically.

A great swarmer with very good handspeed and terrific footspeed that could box very well when he choose to as well, albeit in an unorthodox manner.

When he's on point, has a great defensive radar for a swarmer, and slips punches instinctively without letting his offense suffer.This made him extremely hard to time.Like Harada at his best, very few fighters would be able to outbox him.

Solid puncher, but overall definitely a volume guy and not a one-shot hitter.Wasn't always the prettiest puncher either, but the unorthodoxy of his attack worked in his favour imo.


weaknesses would be mainly a Benitez' like lack of dedication that saw him get by on natural talent alone rather than work ethic.His style could suffer, notably on the defensive end if he was out of shape, but this mostly only became a factor towards the end of his title reign.

Came back out of retirement badly in need of money and was a shadow of his former self, but briefly managed to hit a groove once he had shaken off the rust against Chitalda and Kittikassem.Both impressive efforts considering what he had left.Also think the Gonzalez fight was a bit closer than cards indicated.

Basically one of the sports great natural talents and one of the best asian fighters and Flyweights ever.Arguably the most underrated '80s fighter as well.

[GPater11093]

i cant add any more