Ray Mancini

Ray Mancini, also known as "Boom Boom," was a professional boxer who fought from 1979 to 1992. During his career, Mancini had a total of 34 fights with 29 wins, 5 losses, and no draws or no-contests. He had an impressive 23 knockout wins and even won a world title at lightweight.

Mancini's professional debut was in 1979 when he fought Phil Bowen and won via a 1st round knockout. After his debut, he won 19 more consecutive fights, 14 of them by stoppage. He had his first world title fight at the age of 20 against Alexis Argüello for the WBC and The Ring titles but lost to Argüello via 14th round TKO.

One of Mancini's best fights and notable victories was against Hall-of-Famer Bobby Chacon, which he won via 3rd round TKO to defend his WBA lightweight title on January 14, 1984. He also won the same title against Arturo Frias on May 8, 1982, via 1st round TKO. He successfully defended the title against Kim Duk-koo on November 13, 1982, via 14th round KO.

Mancini had a total of five losses during his professional career; four of them were in title bouts, and one was in a non-title bout. All four of his title bout losses were via knockout, with the first being against Alexis Argüello in his first world title fight. His last professional fight was a non-title bout against fellow American boxer Greg Haugen on April 3, 1992, which he lost via a 7th round TKO.

Despite his losses, Mancini's career highlights and performances left a lasting impact on the boxing community. One of his notable performances was on July 19, 1981, when he beat José Luis Ramírez via 12th round unanimous decision. He put on an unforgettable show during his fights, and these five highlights of his career were some of the best.

After retiring from boxing, Mancini was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 2015. His record and career achievements continue to inspire up-and-coming boxers.

In conclusion, Ray Mancini was a talented professional boxer with an impressive record and career achievements. He won a world title at lightweight and defended it four times, making him a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world. Despite suffering some losses, his career highlights and performances cemented his legacy in the sport. He continues to be an icon in the boxing community and has inspired many young fighters.

Ray Mancini Fight Record