Season 3: #21 Ray Mancini

Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini was an iconic WBA lightweight champion in the 1980s.  One of the most charismatic boxers in the history, he met presidents, was friends with Sinatra and he became a prominent star in the sport before moving in to acting. Here, he talks about growing up in Youngstown, mob influences, family, fights with Haugen, Chacon, Bramble, Arguello and winning the title against Art Frias as well as that fateful contest against the late Duek Koo Kim. This interview is informative, inspirational and motivational.  Boxing Life Stories is now on PATREON. You can get access to research, unseen photographs from Boxing Life Stories, go behind the scenes of the podcast with Tris Dixon and even get some episodes early. You can help support us through another 100 episodes and help us to grow by visiting www.patreon.com/trisdixon Boxing Life Stories is bought to you by HANSON LEE RESOURCING who were voted “The UK's Best Specialist Insurance-Sector Recruitment Firm for 2020” in the Corporate Excellence Awards. ‘Not only do we find the best people, we’ll help you retain them.' Discover more at HansonLee.com’ AND DELCO SAFETY COMPLIANCE, who are a leading provider of professional fire, asbestos, and safety services to businesses nationwide. They offer one expert point of contact for all of your fire, health and safety compliance needs. Find out more at www.delcosafety.co.uk Follow Tris on twitter @trisdixon and instagram @trisdixon @boxing_life_stories