Historical Events tagged with "duk koo kim"
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Ray Mancini Wins Against Duk Koo Kim
November 13th, 1982 42 years ago
In a highly contested boxing match held in Las Vegas, Ray Mancini faced Duk Koo Kim for the WBA lightweight title. The match was intense, with Mancini ultimately defeating Kim in the 14th round. Tragically, Duk Koo Kim suffered severe injuries during the fight, leading to his death a few days later. This incident contributed to significant reforms in boxing regulations aimed at improving fighter safety.
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