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Lee Sung-hyun wins WKN welterweight title against Johnny Smith in Belfast

by Wknoffice2022

Lee Sung-hyun of Korea secured World Kickboxing Network welterweight title against Johnny “Swift” Smith of Northern Ireland on Saturday November 27 at “Knockdown Lockdown” at Stormont Hotel in Belfast. The pair went head to head during five rounds of an all-round spectacular action producing fireworks and drama in every round.

Both men were of the canvas with the Korean kickboxer in the second due to a jab and the Northern Irish man with the heavier shot in the fourth with a knee strike.

As the final bell rang, one judge scored the fight in favor of representative of the country-host, while two other judges gave it to the guest from Korea, who consequently was awarded the victory by split decision.

With the win “The Korean Monster” Lee Sung-hyun updated his record to 56-9-1, 17 KOs and added a prestigious WKN belt to his collection, previously earning RISE middleweight and lightweight straps.

“Swift” Smith suffered the first defeat in his professional kickboxing career and dropped to 10-1, 6 KOs. Earlier he held WKN Intercontinental welterweight title and made a successful defense, as well as amateur world title belt.

Coach Billy Murray vowed in the ring after the defeat of “Swift” to Lee Sung-hyun: “I will help Johnny Smith become a world professional champion and will not stop until Johnny achieves his dream. I’ll not give up until he gets to be a WKN professional world champion, and hopefully that will be against, Lee Sung-hyun of Korea in a rematch.”

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