What happened to Duk Koo Kim?
What happened to Duk Koo Kim?
Kim Duk-koo (born Lee Deokgu; July 29, 1955 – November 18, 1982) was a South Korean boxer who died after fighting in a world championship boxing match against Ray Mancini.
Who fought Duk Koo Kim?
boxer Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini
November 13, 1982. It’s a day that lives in sports infamy. It’s the day American boxer Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini defended his WBA lightweight title against the No. 1 defender, Duk Koo Kim from South Korea.
What happened to Ray Boom Boom Mancini?
Mancini took some time off following the fight and retired three years later. He made a comeback in 1989 and fought once more in 1992 before retiring for good. He finished 29-5 with 23 knockouts, and in 2015, Mancini was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y.
Who did Ray Mancini lose to?
Livingstone Bramble
By decision
| No. | Result | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Loss | Héctor Camacho |
| 32 | Loss | Livingstone Bramble |
| 31 | Loss | Livingstone Bramble |
| 30 | Win | Bobby Chacon |
When did Duk Koo Kim fight Ray Mancini?
On November 13, 1982, Kim fought WBA Lightweight Champion Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini for the Championship in Las Vegas. The 2 fighters went toe to toe for most of the fight but Mancini began to get the upper hand in the later rounds and knocked out Kim in the 14th round.
Who was Kim Duk Koo and what did he do?
Kim Duk-koo (born Lee Deokgu; July 29, 1955 – November 18, 1982) was a South Korean boxer who died after fighting in a world championship boxing match against Ray Mancini. His death sparked reforms aimed at better protecting the health of fighters, including reducing the number of rounds in championship bouts from 15 to 12.
Who was the Boxer that got knocked down by Ray Mancini?
This undate picture shows South Korea’s late boxer Kim Duk-Koo at his home in Seoul before his departure for Las Vegas for a bout with world lightweight champion, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini in 1982. Kim died after being knocked down in the title bout.
What was the weight limit for Kim Duk Koo?
Kim was lightly regarded by the U.S. boxing establishment, but not by Ray Mancini, who believed the fight would be a “war”. Kim struggled to lose weight in the days prior to the bout so that he could weigh in under the lightweight’s 135-pound limit.