Kim Duk-koo
Kim Duk-koo was a South Korean professional boxer whose tragic death in 1982 after a brutal match against Ray Mancini led to significant reforms in the sport, including the reduction of championship bouts from 15 rounds to 12. His death highlighted the need for better safety regulations in boxing and sparked widespread discussions about the dangers associated with the sport, ultimately influencing policies aimed at protecting fighters from severe injuries.
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Kim Duk-koo's death in 1982 after a boxing match is recalled as a significant event that led to reforms in boxing regulations.
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