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My Take
Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini is one of those fighters who transcended the sport — not just because of his exciting brawling style, but because of the story behind him. Growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, he was on a mission to win the WBA lightweight title that his father Lenny had been denied by World War II, and watching him finally capture that belt in 1982 was genuinely moving. He fought with pure heart every time he stepped in the ring, which made him one of the most beloved figures of the early 1980s boxing era. The 1982 bout with Duk Koo Kim cast a long shadow over his career, but Mancini handled the tragedy with grace and humanity that said everything about his character. His 2015 induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame was absolutely deserved.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ray Mancini
- Name (Japanese)
- レイ・マンシーニ
- Reading
- れい・まんしーに
- Born
- March 4, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Youngstown, Ohio, United States
- Height
- 164 cm
- Occupation
- actor / boxer / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Cardinal Mooney High School
Awards & achievements
- 2015 International Boxing Hall of Fame
- WBA World Lightweight Champion
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ray Mancini born?
Born March 4, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Ray Mancini from?
Ray Mancini is from Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
What does Ray Mancini do?
Ray Mancini works as actor, boxer, film producer.
How tall is Ray Mancini?
Ray Mancini is 164 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.