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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.
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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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Apr 19, 2020 · The WBA lightweight title bout with Ray Mancini was only the second time the South Korean had fought outside of his home country and the first time in North America. He entered the fight with a 17-1-1 record that included eight victories by knockout.
May 7, 2018 · 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.
Look back at this legendary footage of Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini vs Arturo Frias. #boxing #toprankboxing #boxinghighlights Next up, WBC/WBO/IBF light heavyweig...
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As the son of Lenny “Boom Boom” Mancini, a top contender from the 1940s, Ray’s initial connection with boxing was deeply personal. His early years in the ring were marked by a hunger to not only prove himself but also to fulfill a legacy his father couldn’t because of World War II injuries.
