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Ray Mancini (born Raymond Michael Mancino; March 4, 1961), better known as "Boom Boom" Mancini, is an American former professional boxer who competed professionally from 1979 to 1992 and who has since worked as an actor and sports commentator. He held the WBA lightweight title from 1982 to 1984.
On November 13, 1982, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini defended his WBA lightweight title against South Korean boxer Duk Koo Kim in Las Vegas, Nevada. The match was a...
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Sep 22, 2012 · Ray Mancini carried hopes and ghosts into the boxing ring. He was the son of a great contender, Lenny Mancini, who was wounded in World War II before he ever got a chance at a championship.
Born Raymond Michael Mancini on March 4, 1961, in this tough steel town, Ray was a product of his environment. But what made him stand out was not just his tenacity but also the heart and soul he carried into every ring and every room.
Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini was born Raymond Michael Mancini on March 4, 1961, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the third of three children. Mancini's father, Lenny "Boom Boom" Mancini, boxed professionally from 1937 to 1947. The Ring ranked Lenny as the world's No. 1 lightweight contender in the April 1941 issue.
Nov 13, 2013 · On 13 November 1982, reigning WBA lightweight world champion, Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini was due to defend his title against challenger, the South Korean Kim Deuk-koo.
Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini was born on March 4, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Who's the Boss? (1984), Timebomb (1991) and Amazing Stories (1985). He has been married to Tina Rozzi since May 18, 2014. He was previously married to Carmen Consuelo Vazquez.
Sep 22, 2012 · Boxer Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini won the championship his fighter father never could — but his life was marred by tragedy when he defended his title against a South Korean boxer who died after the match. A new biography of Mancini describes how his life changed after that fateful fight.
Apr 5, 2022 · Ray Mancini recovered enough from the Kim fight to defend his WBA belt a further four times before losing to Livingston Bramble by 14th round stoppage in the Spring of 1984. Mancini lost the rematch on points the following year.
