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Kim Duk-koo (Korean: 김득구; born Lee Deok-gu, 이덕구; July 29, 1955 – November 18, 1982) was a South Korean boxer who died after fighting in a world championship boxing match against Ray Mancini.
Sep 8, 2020 · In November 1982, South Korean boxer Duk-koo Kim entered the boxing ring to fight American boxer Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in a highly awaited scuffle that received a lot of media attention. It would be the last fight of his life.
1982-11-13 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini (24-1-0) vs Duk Koo Kim (17-1-1) WBA World Lightweight Championship Referee: Richard Greene Judges: Lou Tabat,...
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...
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.
Nov 6, 2012 · SEOUL — Thirty years ago this month, South Korean boxer Kim Duk-Koo entered a Las Vegas ring for a world championship bout that would end with his death, trigger at least one suicide and change the sport forever.
Nov 25, 2013 · Subscribe to BBC News / bbcnews 31 years ago Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini boxed South Korean Kim Deuk-koo for the WBA lightweight belt. Deuk-koo suffered fatal injuries that would cause great...
