Ray Mancini, 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. Mancini inherited his nickname from his father, boxer Lenny Mancini. In 2015, Mancini was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Ray Mancini
Athlete
Notable For
American boxer
Ray Mancini's Historical Timeline
Ray Mancini is born
Ray Mancini, American athlete, known for american boxer, was born on 1962-03-04. Ray Mancini, better known as "Boom Boom" Mancini, is an American former professional boxer who competed professionally…
WBA lightweight champion Ray Mancini defeats South Korean challenger Duk Koo Kim by TKO in the 14th round in Las Vegas;
WBA lightweight champion Ray Mancini defeats South Korean challenger Duk Koo Kim by TKO in the 14th round in Las Vegas; Kim collapses, falls into a coma, and dies four days later; as a result, WBC shortens title bouts to 12 rounds; WBA and WBO follow in 1988, and IBF in 1989
Ray Mancini scores a 3rd-round TKO of Bobby Chacon to retain his WBA lightweight title in Reno, Nevada; Chacon so severe
Ray Mancini scores a 3rd-round TKO of Bobby Chacon to retain his WBA lightweight title in Reno, Nevada; Chacon so severely battered he thanks referee Richard Steele for stopping the fight
Associated Historical Events
birth
Ray Mancini is born
Ray Mancini, American athlete, known for american boxer, was born on 1962-03-04. Ray Mancini, better known as "Boom Boom" Mancini, is an American former professional boxer who competed professionally…
WBA lightweight champion Ray Mancini defeats South Korean challenger Duk Koo Kim by TKO in the 14th round in Las Vegas;
WBA lightweight champion Ray Mancini defeats South Korean challenger Duk Koo Kim by TKO in the 14th round in Las Vegas; Kim collapses, falls into a coma, and dies four days later; as a result, WBC shortens title bouts to 12 rounds; WBA and WBO follow in 1988, and IBF in 1989
Ray Mancini scores a 3rd-round TKO of Bobby Chacon to retain his WBA lightweight title in Reno, Nevada; Chacon so severe
Ray Mancini scores a 3rd-round TKO of Bobby Chacon to retain his WBA lightweight title in Reno, Nevada; Chacon so severely battered he thanks referee Richard Steele for stopping the fight
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ray Mancini born?
- Ray Mancini was born on 1962-03-04 (American).
- What is Ray Mancini known for?
- American boxer
- What historical events involved Ray Mancini?
- Ray Mancini was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Ray Mancini is born, WBA lightweight champion Ray Mancini defeats South Korean challenger Duk Koo Kim by TKO in the 14th round in Las Vegas; , Ray Mancini scores a 3rd-round TKO of Bobby Chacon to retain his WBA lightweight title in Reno, Nevada; Chacon so severe.