Ray Mancini (born March 4, 1961) is an Italian American former boxer from the south side of Youngstown, Ohio. He held the World Boxing Association lightweight championship for two years in the 1980's. Mancini inherited his distinctive nickname from his father, veteran boxer Lennie "Boom Boom" Mancini, who laid the foundation for his son's career. The name, however, perfectly suited the younger Mancini's wild, "whirlwind" fighting style.

Boxing played a prominent role in the Mancini household. Mancini's father, Lenny Mancini (the original "Boom Boom"), was a top-ranked contender during the 1940s who was widely predicted to be a future world champion. Lennie Mancini's dream, however, was dashed when he was wounded during World War II. Although Lennie Mancini returned to boxing, limitations resulting from his injuries prevented him from fulfilling his potential.

Lenny inspired young Ray to develop his boxing skills and encouraged him to train at a gym when he was quite young. Ray had a stellar amateur career, and in 1978, he made the jump to the professional ranks. His whirlwind punching style caught the attention of network executives at several American television networks, and he became a regular on their sports programming. During this time Ray Mancini defeated some excellent boxers, including former United States champion Norman Goins.
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