Ray Mancini boxer
- bouts
- 34
- won
- 29
- lost
- 5
- draw
- 0
- Status
- inactive
- Division
- lightweight
- Debut
- 1979-10-18
- Height
- 5′ 4½″/164cm
- Reach
- 65″/165cm
- Age
- -
- Born
- 1961-03-04
- Death
- -
- Nationality
- USA
Ray Mancini (born Raymond Michael Mancino; March 4, 1961), best 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, Ray was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.Mancini, an American of Italian descent, was born Raymond Michael Mancino in Youngstown, Ohio on March 4, 1961. Boxing played a prominent role in the Mancini family history. Mancini's father, Lenny Mancini (the original "Boom Boom"), was a top-ranked contender during the 1940s. Lenny Mancini's dream, however, was dashed when he was wounded during World War II. Although Lenny Mancini returned to boxing, limitations resulting from his injuries prevented him from fulfilling his potential. He was a childhood friend and neighbor to future Oklahoma Sooners football head coach Bob Stoops.Lenny inspired Ray to develop his boxing skills and encouraged him to train at a gym when he was quite young. Thus, Ray then began his quest to win the world title for his father.On October 18, 1979, Mancini made his professional debut and defeated Phil Bowen with a first-round knockout. His whirlwind punching style caught the attention of network executives at several American television networks, and he became a regular on their sports programming. During this time Mancini defeated some notable boxers including former US champion Norman Goins in March 1981.On April 30, 1980, Mancini defeated Bobby Sparks with a knockout at 1:28 in the first round for the regional Ohio State Lightweight title. Over a year later on May 16, 1981, Mancini won his first major title by defeating Jorge Morales for the WBC-affiliated NABF Lightweight championship when the referee determined that Morales could not continue after the 9th round. In the post-match interview, Ray said that he was "keeping this title for myself because the world title is going to my dad". Two months later, he successfully defended the title against José Luis Ramírez after a unanimous decision. Mancini's first attempt at a world title came on October 3 when he was pitted against Alexis Argüello for his World Boxing Council lightweight title. The event was selected by many (including The Ring and ESPN) as one of the most spectacular fights of the 1980s. Mancini gave Argüello trouble early and built a lead on the scorecards, but Argüello used his experience to his advantage in the later rounds and stopped Mancini in the 14th round.Mancini would rebound from the loss to Argüello by winning his next two bouts, including a second successful defense of his NABF Lightweight title against Julio Valdez (10th-round TKO) which would earn him another chance at a world title.
Date | Opponent | Last Opponents' Results | Place | Result |
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1992-04-03 | Greg Haugen | LWWWLW | Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno | LOST Technical knockout |
1989-03-06 | Hector Camacho | WWWWWW | Lawlor Events Center, Reno | LOST Split-decision |
1985-02-16 | Livingstone Bramble | WWWWWW | Lawlor Events Center, Reno | LOST Unanimous decision |
1984-06-01 | Livingstone Bramble | WWWWWW | Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo | LOST Technical knockout |
1984-01-14 | Bobby Chacon | WWWWWW | Lawlor Events Center, Reno | WIN Technical knockout |
1983-11-25 | Johnny Torres | LLWWWL | Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas | WIN KO |
1983-09-15 | Orlando Romero | WWWWWW | Madison Square Garden, New York | WIN KO |
1983-02-06 | George Feeney | WWWLWW | Palasport, Saint-Vincent | WIN Unanimous decision |
1982-11-13 | Deuk-Koo Kim | WWWWWW | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas | WIN KO |
1982-07-24 | Ernesto Espana | WWWWWL | Mollenkopf Stadium, Warren | WIN Technical knockout |
1982-05-08 | Arturo Frias | WLWWWW | The Aladdin, Las Vegas | WIN Technical knockout |
1982-01-23 | Julio Valdez | LWLWWW | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City | WIN Technical knockout |
1981-12-26 | Manuel Abedoy | WDLLLL | Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City | WIN Technical knockout |
1981-10-03 | Alexis Arguello | WWWWWW | Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City | LOST Technical knockout |
1981-07-19 | Jose Luis Ramirez | WLWWWW | Packard Music Hall, Warren | WIN Unanimous decision |
1981-05-16 | Jorge Morales | WWWWWW | Concord Resort Hotel, Kiamesha Lake | WIN Corner retirement |
1981-04-02 | Al Ford | WLLWWL | Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago | WIN Unanimous decision |
1981-03-12 | Norman Goins | LLWWLL | Felt Forum, New York | WIN KO |
1980-12-17 | Marvin Ladson | LLLWWW | St. John's Arena, Steubenville | WIN KO |
1980-12-09 | Kelvin Lampkin | WLLWLW | Packard Music Hall, Warren | WIN KO |
1980-10-28 | Bobby Plegge | LWLWWL | Packard Music Hall, Warren | WIN Technical knockout |
1980-09-09 | Johnny Summerhays | LWWLWW | Packard Music Hall, Warren | WIN Unanimous decision |
1980-07-30 | Jaime Nava | LLLLWL | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas | WIN Points |
1980-07-23 | Leon Smith | WLWWWL | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas | WIN KO |
1980-06-18 | Trevor Evelyn | WWWWWW | Field House, Struthers | WIN KO |
1980-04-30 | Bobby Sparks | WWWWWW | Field House, Struthers | WIN KO |
1980-03-17 | Antonio Rutledge | W | Market Square Arena, Indianapolis | WIN Technical knockout |
1980-01-26 | Ramiro Hernandez | LLLLL | Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson | WIN Technical knockout |
1980-01-22 | Charlie Evans | WWWDW | Market Square Arena, Indianapolis | WIN KO |
1980-01-15 | Dale Gordon | LWLLLL | Campbell Memorial Fieldhouse, Youngstown | WIN KO |
1979-12-14 | Roberto Perez | WLLLLL | Dallas Convention Center, Dallas | WIN KO |
1979-11-24 | Ricky Patterson | WWWL | DC Armory, Washington | WIN Technical knockout |
1979-11-13 | Lou Daniels | LLLLLL | Civic Plaza, Phoenix | WIN Unanimous decision |
1979-10-18 | Phil Bowen | WLLLLL | Field House, Struthers | WIN KO |