Kim Duk-koo

Kim Duk-koo was a South Korean professional boxer who competed in the Lightweight division. He died after a world lightweight championship boxing match against Ray Mancini in 1982. His death sparked reforms aimed at better protecting the health of boxers, including reducing the number of rounds in championship bouts from 15 to 12.

Kim Duk-koo has compiled a professional record of 20-2-1 across 23 bouts.

Representing South Korea on the world stage, Duk-koo competes in the Lightweight division. They remain active and looking for their next fight.