Metin Şahin vs Jeong Kook-Hyun | 1985 World Taekwondo Championship Final (Rare Footage)

06 mar 2026

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1985 World Taekwondo Championships – Historic Final Match
Watch a rare and historic bout between Metin Şahin (Turkey) and Jeong Kook-Hyun (South Korea) from the 1985 World Taekwondo Championships in Seoul.

This legendary matchup captures the intensity, speed, and traditional fighting style of 1980s World Taekwondo competition—before modern electronic scoring and Olympic rule changes transformed the sport. In this championship final, two elite fighters clash for the world title in one of the most memorable bouts of the era.

🏆 Event: 1985 World Taekwondo Championships
📍 Location: Seoul, South Korea
Division: Welterweight (~76 kg)
Gold: Jeong Kook-Hyun (South Korea)
Silver: Metin Şahin (Turkey)

Taekwondo fans and martial arts historians will appreciate seeing how the sport looked during this classic era—featuring explosive kicks, aggressive exchanges, and traditional judging.

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