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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.
Learn about the life and career of Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, a former boxing champion and a film actor and producer. Discover his achievements, challenges, and passions in and out of the ring.
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.
Sep 17, 2012 · Thirty years after the Korean boxer Duk-koo Kim died following his loss to Ray (Boom Boom) Mancini in Las Vegas, their families continue to heal.
