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Against which boxer did Kim have his fatal match?

  • Floyd Mayweather

  • Muhammad Ali

  • Ray Mancini

  • Manny Pacquiao

Answer

Kim's fatal match was against Ray Mancini. Mancini was a rising star in the boxing world, and Kim was seen as a stepping stone on his way to the top. The fight was held at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on November 13, 1982. Mancini won the fight by a knockout in the 14th round. Kim died four days later from injuries sustained in the fight.
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