NOVARA, Italy, June 15, 2025
A Korean Boxer’s Italian Stand
In a stunning display of grit and determination, South Korean boxer Park Hye-soo, 37, went toe-to-toe with Italy’s Martina Bernile in a thrilling WBA Flyweight Gold Title Match that ended in a draw.
The boxing world was buzzing on Sunday, June 15, as Park Hye-soo, representing Daejeon Boksing Club, stepped into the ring in novara, Italy, for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Women’s Flyweight Gold Championship. The crowd roared, the tension was thick, and history was on the line. The two-minute rounds of the match kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
Who is Park Hye-soo?
Park Hye-soo is a South Korean boxer who competed in the WBA Women’s flyweight Gold Championship against Martina Bernile in Italy on June 15,2025.
Park, the WBA Light Flyweight (49kg) Asian champion, battled against Martina Bernile (39, Italy), a European Boxing Union (EBU) flyweight champion. the bout, which lasted ten rounds of two minutes each, showcased the heart of the Korean boxer.
In June 2025,he was salting to the national anthem before the start of the Women’s Flyweight Gold Title Match,the World Boxing Association,the Italian Novara Gorgon Gorgon Gorgora. Park Hye -soo is a WBA Light Fly Asian Champion. Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen
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In June 2025, he was salting to the national anthem before the start of the Women’s Flyweight Gold Title Match, the World Boxing Association, the Italian Novara Gorgon Gorgon Gorgora. Park Hye -soo is a WBA Light Fly Asian Champion. Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen
In June 2025, the Taegeukgi held for the Korean National Rituals before the start of the Women’s Flyweight gold Title Match of the Italian Novara gorgor Gorgon Gorgon Gorgon.Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen
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In June 2025, the Taegeukgi held for the Korean National Rituals before the start of the Women’s Flyweight Gold Title Match of the Italian Novara Gorgor gorgon Gorgon Gorgon. Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica italiana) Video Screen
Despite the draw, manny observers felt Park had done enough to win, with some judging her performance as superior across at least four rounds. The result marked a critically importent milestone: the first time a Korean professional boxer has avoided a loss in Italy.
This event adds to the legacy of Korean boxers in Italy. In May 1968, Kim Ki-soo, the 3rd japan Tokyo Asian Games gold medalist, lost his WBA super Welterweight title in Milan. In May 1988, Martin Cozy won a fight against lee Sang-ho in the home game, defending his WBA Light Welterweight title.
Looking Ahead
With the draw, Park Hye-soo now has a chance to go further. The KBM CEO, hwang Hyun-chul, revealed that the team is looking at a rematch, which would be Park’s fourth attempt at becoming a champion.
Paligor Gorgon Gorga is an Italian women’s professional volleyball first division Agil Volley home stadium. Agil Volley has won the European Club competition for the past two consecutive years, including the 2023-24 season challenge and the 2024-25 season CEV Cup. Photo = Lega Volley Femminile
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Paligor Gorgon Gorga is an Italian women’s professional volleyball first division Agil Volley home stadium. Agil Volley has won the European Club competition for the past two consecutive years,including the 2023-24 season challenge and the 2024-25 season CEV Cup. Photo = Lega Volley Femminile
In June 2025, he was listening to the director of Daejeon Boksing Club byun Kyo -sun in the Flyweight Gold Championship of the Italian Novara Gorgon Gorgon Gorgon Gora.Park Hye -soo is a WBA Light Fly Asian Champion.Photo = Italian boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen
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In June 2025, he was listening to the director of Daejeon Boksing Club Byun Kyo -sun in the Flyweight Gold Championship of the Italian Novara Gorgon Gorgon Gorgon Gora. Park Hye -soo is a WBA Light Fly Asian Champion.Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen
The match took place in a venue that also hosts CEV Women’s Club champions. It’s a testament to Park’s skill that she stood strong against Bernile amid the passionate support of the Italian crowd.
Martina Bernile, recognized as a champion in various other sports, including kickboxing, and a brand ambassador, was also seeking victory after her IBO Light flyweight championship defeat in 2024.
In the post-match interview, Bernile acknowledged Park Hye-soo’s performance: “It was definitely a close-up. It was a very small difference. It was a fierce fight. I think both of us were accomplished.”
Park’s accomplishments include:
2013 PABA Champion
2013 WBA title Match
2017 WBF Intercontinental Champion
2019 WIBA Title Match
2022 OPBF title Match
2024 WBA Asian Champion
2025 WBA Gold Title Match
In June 2025, the Champion belt was unveiled to more then 4,000 spectators of the Italian Novara ‘Paligor Gorgon Gora’ before the World Boxing Association Women’s Flyweight Gold Title Match. Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen
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In June 2025, the Champion Belt was unveiled to more than 4,000 spectators of the Italian Novara ‘Paligor Gorgon Gora’ before the World Boxing Association Women’s Flyweight Gold Title Match. Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen
martina Bernile’s background includes:
2013 WAKO world Championship 3rd place
2022 EBU Champion
2024 IBO championship
2025 WBA Gold Title Match
Martina Bernille is listening to Second Instructions in June 2025 in Novara Gorgorgon Gorgon Zora,the World Boxing Association Women’s Flyweight Gold Champion. bernille was an EBU flyweight champion.Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen
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Martina Bernille is listening to Second Instructions in June 2025 in Novara Gorgorgon Gorgon Zora, the World Boxing Association Women’s Flyweight Gold champion. Bernille was an EBU flyweight champion. photo = Italian boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen
A Korean Boxer’s Italian Stand
In a stunning display of grit and determination, South Korean boxer Park Hye-soo, 37, went toe-to-toe with Italy’s Martina Bernile in a thrilling WBA Flyweight Gold Title Match that ended in a draw.
The boxing world was buzzing on Sunday, June 15, as Park Hye-soo, representing Daejeon Boksing Club, stepped into the ring in Novara, Italy, for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Women’s Flyweight Gold Championship. The crowd roared, the tension was thick, and history was on the line. The two-minute rounds of the match kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
Who is Park Hye-soo?
Park Hye-soo is a South Korean boxer who competed in the WBA Women’s flyweight Gold Championship against Martina Bernile in Italy on June 15, 2025.
Park, the WBA Light Flyweight (49kg) Asian champion, battled against martina Bernile (39, Italy), a European Boxing Union (EBU) flyweight champion. The bout, which lasted ten rounds of two minutes each, showcased the heart of the Korean boxer.
In June 2025, he was saluting the national anthem before the start of the Women’s Flyweight Gold Title Match, the World Boxing association, the Italian Novara, Gorgon Gora. Park Hye-soo is a WBA Light Flyweight Asian Champion. photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen
In June 2025, the Taegeukgi (Korean flag) was held for the Korean national Rituals before the start of the Women’s Flyweight Gold Title Match in the Italian Novara Gorgon Gora. Photo = Italian Boxing federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen.
Despite the draw, many observers felt Park had done enough to win, with some judging her performance as superior across at least four rounds. The result marked a critically crucial milestone: the first time a Korean professional boxer has avoided a loss in Italy.
this event adds to the legacy of Korean boxers in Italy. In May 1968, Kim Ki-soo, the 3rd Japan Tokyo Asian Games gold medalist, lost his WBA Super Welterweight title in Milan. In May 1988, Martin Cozy won a fight against Lee Sang-ho in the home game, defending his WBA Light Welterweight title.
Looking Ahead
With the draw, Park Hye-soo now has a chance to go further. The KBM CEO, Hwang Hyun-chul, revealed that the team is looking at a rematch, which would be Park’s fourth attempt at becoming a champion.
What does this mean for Park Hye-soo’s boxing career? This draw, while not a victory, opens up possibilities for a rematch and solidifies her presence on the international stage.
How does this result impact the future of women’s boxing in South Korea? It highlights the growing strength and skill of Korean boxers on the world stage and could inspire a new generation.
The “Paligor Gorgon gora,” the venue for the match, also hosts Agil Volley, a team that has won European Club competitions, including the 2023-24 and 2024-25 CEV Cups, showcasing the arena’s capacity to host high-profile sporting events.
In June 2025,he was listening to the director of Daejeon Boksing Club Byun Kyo-sun in the Flyweight Gold Championship of the Italian Novara Gorgon Gorgon Gorgon Gora. Park Hye-soo is a WBA Light Fly Asian Champion. Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen.
The match took place in a venue that also hosts CEV women’s Club champions and is a testament to Park’s skill, particularly as she stood strong amid the support of the Italian crowd.
Martina Bernile, also recognized in kickboxing and a brand ambassador, sought victory post-defeat in the IBO Light Flyweight championship in 2024. Bernile, like Park, has now established themselves as a name to be reckoned with.
In the post-match interview, Bernile acknowledged Park Hye-soo’s performance: “It was definitely a close-up. It was a very small difference. It was a fierce fight. I think both of us were accomplished.”
Park’s achievements include:
- 2013 PABA Champion
- 2013 WBA title Match
- 2017 WBF Intercontinental champion
- 2019 WIBA Title Match
- 2022 OPBF title Match
- 2024 WBA Asian Champion
- 2025 WBA Gold Title Match
In June 2025, the Champion’s belt was unveiled to over 4,000 spectators in the Italian Novara ‘Paligor Gorgon Gora’ before the world Boxing Association Women’s Flyweight Gold Title Match. Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen.
WBA Women’s Flyweight Gold Title Match champion’s belt.” />
Martina Bernile’s background includes:
- 2013 WAKO world Championship 3rd place
- 2022 EBU Champion
- 2024 IBO championship
- 2025 WBA Gold Title Match
Martina Bernille is listening to Second Instructions in June 2025, in Novara Gorgorgon Gorgon Zora, the World Boxing Association Women’s Flyweight Gold Champion. Bernille was an EBU flyweight champion. Photo = Italian Boxing Federation (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana) Video Screen.
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