✦ Legacy Profile
Duk Koo Kim
📍 South Korea⧖ 1959 – Nov 18, 1982
Boxing
Born South Korea. Died 5 days after a loss to Ray Mancini. His passing led to the reform from 15 to 12 round championship bouts.
Notable Achievements
WBA Lightweight contender; Death after Mancini fight (1982) led to reduction of championship bouts from 15 to 12 rounds worldwide