Chan Sung Jung a.k.a The Korean Zombie is the number 8 ranked featherweight in the UFC, here is all about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Chan Sung Jung facts
| Birth Place | Pohang, South Korea |
| Father’s Name | To be updated |
| Mother’s Name | To be updated |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Net Worth (2024) | $2 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $230,000 |
| Age | 37 |
| Date of Birth | March 17, 1987 |
| Education | Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology. |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| MMA Debut | June 24, 2007 |
| MMA Record | 17-8 |
| Divisions | Featherweight |
| Achievements | Fought once for the UFC featherweight title in 2013 |
| Wife | Park Sun-young |
| Children | Two daughters- Jung Min-Seo and Jung Eun-Seo, and a son |
| Endorsements | Drink HRW |
| Social Media |
Chan Sung Jung was born in Pohang, South Korea on the 17th of March, 1987. He grew up with his aunt, due to the busy work schedule of his parents.
He trained in kickboxing at a very young age and graduated from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology.
He has quite an impressive kickboxing record of 15 wins and 6 losses. The South Korean made his MMA debut on the 24th of June, 2007 and in 4 years time joined the UFC.
Today he is the number 8 ranked featherweight in the UFC.
Chan Sung Jung Net Worth and Payouts
Chan Sung Jung is believed to have a net worth of around $2 million. Had it not been for his 4-year hiatus, he would have probably earned more.
His UFC career earnings is around $1 million, with his highest payday coming against Frankie Edgar in December 2019. He took home $195,00 that night.
On his UFC debut against Leonard Garcia, Chan Sung Jung earned $65,000. For his fight against Dan Ige, Jung earned $171,000.
Jung made close to a million (982K) for his title fight against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 273 (which he eventually lost).
Chan Sung Jung MMA and UFC record
Chan Sung Jung made his MMA debut in June 2007. He took part in promotions predominantly based in and around South Korea and Japan during his early career.
In just 1 and a half year’s time he was 9-0 in his professional MMA career. In 2010, The Korean Zombie moved to WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting), which was a part of the UFC. He lost both of his matches at WEC.
However, he still landed a UFC contract and made his debut in the promotion on the 26th of March, 2011.
In 2012, Jung famously beat the dangerous and young Dustin Poirier via. technical submission due to a D’Arce choke. Following that victory he fought against Jose Aldo for the featherweight title, but was knocked out by the Brazilian.
He then had a hiatus of almost 4 years, due to mandatory military service in South Korea. He returned with a bang on the 4th of February in 2017, knocking out Dennis Bermudez with a stunning punch.
Currently his MMA record stands at 17 wins and 8 losses.
Chan Sung Jung Wife, Family and Endorsements
Not much is known about the name of his parents. However, Chan Sung Jung has stated in numerous interviews about his childhood. His father worked in the steel industry and his job was to put and take out hot stuff from the oven, while his mother ran a clothing store.
Jung stated that he grew up mostly with his Aunt, and another neighbouring family, since his parents were incredibly busy.
Sung Jung is married to Park Sun-young, and the couple have two daughters named Jung Min-Seo and Jung Eun-Seo, and a son.
Chan Sung Jung endorses health brand Drink HRW. He also has his own line of merchandise which is available on the website a6ovestore.kr.
Chan Sung Jung FAQs
Chan Sung Jung competes in the featherweight division.
Chan Sung Jung is 170cm tall.
Chan Sung Jung is 37 years old.
The Korean Zombie has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
The Korean Zombie has been knocked out thrice, by George Roop, Jose Also and Yair Rodriguez.
Chan Sung Jung was recently beaten by Brian Ortega and Max Holloway
The Korean Zombie is ranked number 8 in the featherweight division.
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