Kim lost his fourth fight, the quarterfinal match, to eventual silver-medalist Clement Quartey of Ghana.

When Kim fought Shigemasa Kawakami of Japan in the semifinal bout, he dominated his opponent in every round.

Seconds after the decision was made, Kim's entourage rushed the ring and his supporters in the stands began rioting, fighting with staff and policemen.

[2] At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Kim lost to eventual silver medalist Clement Quartey of Ghana by split decision in the quarterfinal match.

Kim won the gold medal in light welterweight at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta.