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Death in the Boxing Ring

In 1982, the boxer Deuk-Koo Kim died of brain damage after a world title fight against the American Ray Mancini. Kim's death led to a series of reforms in boxing.

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. Ray Mancini shares his memories of the fight and its aftermath.

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Sat 2 Sep 2023 04:45GMT

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  • Sat 23 Nov 2013 15:45GMT
  • Sat 2 Sep 2023 04:45GMT

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