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Chang Jung-koo

1980–1991 · Defended the WBC light flyweight title fifteen times.

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Quick answer

According to GOAT Rank's current model, Chang Jung-koo ranks #558 globally and #58 in Boxing, with a GOAT Score of 84.3 (87.8 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

How the GOAT Score is calculated →

Sources: International Boxing Hall of Fame, BoxRec records, Ring Magazine archives · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 87%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
84.3
In-sport score
87.8
Boxing
Cross-sport score
84.3
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 58/100 · total legacy 79.6
Title defences
15
Career wins
38
Knockouts
17
World title reigns
2
Career losses
4

Category profile

Dominance
88
Peak
94
Longevity
78
Honours
88
Statistics
92

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
198045
198154
198263
198372
198480
198589
198698
198784
198871
198957
199044
199130

Data sources

  • International Boxing Hall of Fame
  • BoxRec records
  • Ring Magazine archives

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Chang Jung-koo ranks #58 in Boxing

Chang Jung-koo ranks #58 in Boxing and #558 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 87.8/100.

The verified career covers 1980–1991 and 12 documented seasons. Peak is 94/100, with Peak the strongest category at 94/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: Title defences 15, Career wins 38, Knockouts 17, World title reigns 2.

Nearest context: ahead Humberto González (87.8); behind Georges Carpentier (87.7). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Chang Jung-koo GOAT Score explained

Dominance88/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 88/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak94/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 94/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity78/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 78/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours88/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 88/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics92/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 92/100, based on the verified career record.

Chang Jung-koo — frequently asked

Is Chang Jung-koo the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Chang Jung-koo ranks #58 in Boxing with a GOAT Score of 87.8/100, behind Sugar Ray Robinson (94.3).
What is Chang Jung-koo's GOAT Score?
87.8/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 88 (25%), Peak 94 (20%), Longevity 78 (20%), Honours 88 (20%), Statistics 92 (15%).
Where does Chang Jung-koo rank all time?
#558 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #58 in Boxing.
Chang Jung-koo vs Humberto González: who ranks higher?
Chang Jung-koo ranks higher at 87.8 versus Humberto González at 87.8, a margin of 0.0 points.

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