✦ Legacy Profile
Duk Koo Kim
Lightweight contender; death after Mancini fight led to reduction of championship bouts from 15 to 12 rounds
📍 South Korea⌛ 1930-1959 (Mid 20th Century)⧖ 1959 – Nov 18, 1982
Boxing
Affiliated ·Historical
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
Documented Students
Changed championship bout length worldwide