Koo Kim's guest appearances

Koo Kim

Characters of Boxing (And Beyond)

BTR Boxing Podcast Network

The Darker Side Of Boxing

OwlTail

Sean &amp; Lukie look back at the episode "Death In The Ring - The Tragic Tale Of Ray Mancini vs Duk-Koo Kim" and highlight the most poignant moments of the story and most importantly the impact it had on boxing and the families of Duk-Koo Kim and Ray Mancini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean &amp; Lukie look back at the episode "Death In The Ring - The Tragic Tale Of Ray Mancini vs Duk-Koo Kim" and highlight the most poignant moments of the story and most importantly the impact it had on boxing and the families of Duk-Koo Kim and Ray Mancini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Darker Side Of The Aftershow - Remembering Duk-Koo Kim

Ray Mancini

In November 1982, South Korean boxer Duk-Koo Kim entered the boxing ring to fight American boxer Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in a highly awaited bout that received a lot of media attention. The two were competing for the WBA lightweight title.In the 14th round of what was a ferocious contest, Mancini headed straight for Kim, where he blasted him with a sharp left hook. Mancini missed with a left and a right, then connected with a straight right to the centre of Kim’s face. The South Korean tumbled backward, falling flat on his back, and sliding underneath the ropes.Kim stayed down for a couple of seconds before rolling over and getting to his knees. His vision was impaired, and he struggled to grasp the lower rope. Once Kim clutched it, he stood halfway up and began to stumble backward. Referee Richard Green recognized the injured fighter’s instability, waved both hands over his head, and declared the fight over. Sean &amp; Johnston present the story of two fighters from contrasting backgrounds who created a moment that would destroy lives and change boxing forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November 1982, South Korean boxer Duk-Koo Kim entered the boxing ring to fight American boxer Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in a highly awaited bout that received a lot of media attention. The two were competing for the WBA lightweight title.In the 14th round of what was a ferocious contest, Mancini headed straight for Kim, where he blasted him with a sharp left hook. Mancini missed with a left and a right, then connected with a straight right to the centre of Kim’s face. The South Korean tumbled backward, falling flat on his back, and sliding underneath the ropes.Kim stayed down for a couple of seconds before rolling over and getting to his knees. His vision was impaired, and he struggled to grasp the lower rope. Once Kim clutched it, he stood halfway up and began to stumble backward. Referee Richard Green recognized the injured fighter’s instability, waved both hands over his head, and declared the fight over. Sean &amp; Johnston present the story of two fighters from contrasting backgrounds who created a moment that would destroy lives and change boxing forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>