Soon Tae Choi

Overview

Soon Tae Choi is a South Korean middleweight known for his imposing size, physical strength, and aggressive finishing style.

Competing under the nickname “Vanguard” (also known to many Black Combat fans as “Seon Bong Jang”), Choi quickly established himself as one of the promotion’s fastest-rising prospects after making his professional debut in 2024.

Standing approximately 6’4″ (193 cm), Soon Tae Choi combines uncommon athleticism with heavy striking and relentless forward pressure. After opening his professional career with four victories in his first five fights, he has emerged as one of Black Combat’s most promising homegrown middleweight talents.

Although still relatively early in his professional career, Choi has demonstrated the physical tools and finishing instincts to become a legitimate contender within the Korean regional scene.

Early Life & Background

Public information regarding Soon Tae Choi’s early life remains limited.

Before turning professional, Soon Tae Choi competed in amateur mixed martial arts, gaining valuable experience before signing with Black Combat. His amateur career included appearances in ROAD FC Central League, providing him with a foundation before making the jump to the professional ranks.

He initially represented Kim Dae Hwan Boxing & MMA, one of Korea’s most respected developmental gyms, before later competing under Cube MMA, reflecting his continued evolution as a professional athlete.

Fighting Style

Physical Pressure

Soon Tae Choi’s greatest advantage is his physical presence.

Standing well above the average middleweight, he uses his height, strength, and reach to pressure opponents and dictate the pace of exchanges.

Rather than fighting from the outside, Choi prefers to close distance, overwhelm opponents against the fence, and wear them down with constant forward pressure.

Powerful Striking

Three of Soon Tae Choi’s first four professional victories came by knockout or technical knockout, highlighting his finishing ability once opponents begin to fade. His ground-and-pound is particularly effective, as he consistently follows successful takedowns or knockdowns with heavy finishing sequences.

Improving Fight IQ

While initially relying heavily on athleticism, Soon Tae Choi has shown increasing patience and composure.

His unanimous decision victory over Dong Hwan Kim demonstrated that he can manage three-round fights while maintaining positional control instead of chasing finishes at every opportunity.

Professional Career

Soon Tae Choi made his professional debut in Black Combat Champions League in April 2024.

He immediately impressed by stopping Hyun Min Kim via second-round TKO, showcasing his physicality and finishing instincts. He followed that performance with a disciplined unanimous decision over Dong Hwan Kim before returning to his finishing ways with a second-round TKO over Dong Joo Lim.

His first professional setback came against Brazilian veteran Lucas Paredes, who defeated Choi by unanimous decision after an extended four-round battle in the Champions League playoffs. Rather than allowing the defeat to stall his momentum, Choi rebounded with a first-round TKO victory over Ho Cheol Jeon at the Black Combat BnD Black Cup: Mongolia vs. China event in April 2026.

With only a handful of professional bouts, Choi remains one of the least experienced but most physically gifted athletes in Korea’s middleweight division.

Career Highlights

• Professional middleweight competing in Black Combat.
• Began his professional career with four wins in his first five fights.
• Three professional victories by knockout or TKO.
• Competed in the Black Combat Champions League, one of Korea’s premier developmental tournaments.
• Rebounded from his first professional loss with a first-round TKO victory over Ho Cheol Jeon in 2026.

Summary & Trajectory

Soon Tae Choi has quickly established himself as one of Black Combat’s most intriguing middleweight prospects. Combining exceptional size with knockout power and a steadily improving overall game, he has shown the ability to finish fights while also demonstrating the composure to win decisions when necessary.

Although still developing, Choi has already proven he belongs among Korea’s next generation of middleweight contenders. As he gains experience against tougher competition, his physical tools and willingness to engage suggest he has the potential to become a consistent presence near the top of Black Combat’s middleweight division.