Best fights of Ray Mancini
Over 12 years as a professional, Ray Mancini has compiled a 29-5 (23) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ray Mancini KOs Bobby Chacon
On January 14, 1984 Ray Mancini defended his WBA lightweight title against Bobby Chacon. Mancini was 22 years old with a record of 28-1, and Chacon was 32 with a record of 52-6-1. Mancini was on a 8-fight winning streak and Chacon was on a 7-fight winning streak. Mancini stopped Bobby Chacon via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
2. Ray Mancini defeats Jose Luis Ramirez
On July 19, 1981 Ray Mancini defended his WBC-NABF lightweight title against Jose Luis Ramirez. Mancini was 20 years old with a record of 19-0, and Ramirez was 22 with a record of 71-3. Mancini was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Ramirez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mancini won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Ray Mancini KOs Duk-koo Kim
On November 13, 1982 Ray Mancini defended his WBA lightweight title against Duk-koo Kim. Mancini was 21 years old with a record of 24-1, and Kim was 27 with a record of 17-1-1. Mancini was on a 4-fight winning streak and Kim was on a 12-fight winning streak. Mancini stopped Duk-koo Kim via KO in the 14th round. Defended the title.
4. Ray Mancini loses to Alexis Argüello via KO
On October 3, 1981 Ray Mancini fought Alexis Argüello for the WBC and The Ring lightweight titles. Mancini was 20 years old with a record of 20-0, and Argüello was 29 with a record of 67-5. Mancini was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Argüello was on a 11-fight winning streak. Argüello stopped Mancini via TKO in the 14th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 14th round.
5. Ray Mancini KOs Arturo Frias
On May 8, 1982 Ray Mancini fought Arturo Frias for the vacant WBA lightweight title. Mancini was 21 years old with a record of 22-1, and Frias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mancini was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mancini stopped Arturo Frias via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Ray Mancini KOs Orlando Romero
On September 15, 1983 Ray Mancini defended his WBA lightweight title against Orlando Romero. Mancini was 22 years old with a record of 26-1, and Romero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mancini was on a 6-fight winning streak. Mancini stopped Orlando Romero via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
7. Ray Mancini KOs Ernesto España
On July 24, 1982 Ray Mancini defended his WBA lightweight title against Ernesto España. Mancini was 21 years old with a record of 23-1, and España was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mancini was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mancini stopped Ernesto España via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
8. Ray Mancini loses to Héctor Camacho via split decision
On March 6, 1989 Ray Mancini fought Héctor Camacho for the vacant WBO super lightweight title. Mancini was 28 years old with a record of 29-3, and Camacho was 26 with a record of 33-0. Mancini was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Camacho was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Mancini lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Camacho.
9. Ray Mancini KOs Julio Valdez
On January 23, 1982 Ray Mancini defended his WBC-NABF lightweight title against Julio Valdez. Mancini was 20 years old with a record of 21-1, and Valdez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mancini was coming off a win. Mancini stopped Julio Valdez via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
10. Ray Mancini stops Jorge Morales
On May 16, 1981 Ray Mancini fought Jorge Morales for the vacant WBC-NABF lightweight title. Mancini was 20 years old with a record of 18-0, and Morales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mancini was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Mancini stopped Jorge Morales via retirement in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.