By Joe Koizumi
A great contributor to Korean boxing activities for half a century, Major Lee Won-Bok passed away in Seoul, Korea, on Tuesday. He was ninety-seven.
He served as a major and pilot in the Korean Air Force during World War II, which is why people called him “Major Lee.” Because he was a good speaker and writer of English, Major Lee initially worked as an international matchmaker for Dong-A Promotions, headed by Thomas Hyun-chi Kim (who had an ambitious but unsuccessful crack at Ben Villaflor in 1975). The company handled notable champions such as Myung-Woo Yuh, Chong-Pal Park, and others.
When Dong-A left the boxing business, Major Lee joined the Korean Boxing Commission (KBC) to serve as an international coordinator, taking care of foreign officials and boxing people with his linguistic ability. Thanks to his polite and faithful personality, Major Lee was loved by many people in boxing.
When the KBC, which had been involved in internal conflicts, split into no fewer than seven commissions (KBM, KBC, KBA, etc.), he moved to the KBM (Korean Boxing Members’ Commission, currently the most active commission) and continued helping younger boxing people with his vast knowledge and experience.
Major Lee had enjoyed a retired life for years but reportedly suffered from illness in recent months.
May his soul rest in peace.
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