Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini was in Cannock to share his colour life story with fans and fellow boxers. The former World Lightweight Champion is probably best known for the infamous fight against South Korean boxer Deuk Koo Kim, who died from severe brain …
In November 1982, the boxer Deuk-Koo Kim died of brain damage after a world title fight against the American Ray Mancini. Kim fell into a coma after being repeatedly knocked down in the 14th round. His death led to a series of reforms in boxing…