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 best fights.
1. Ray Mancini defeats Jose Luis Ramirez
On July 19, 1981 Ray Mancini defended his 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.
2. 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.
3. Ray Mancini loses to Alexis Argüello via KO
On October 3, 1981 Ray Mancini fought Alexis Argüello for the The Ring and WBC 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.
4. 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.