"Boom Boom" Mancini being inducted into national boxing hall of fame next month

Ray Mancini has hit the trifecta.
"I was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2015, the National Boxing Hall of Fame this year and the Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame in the early 90's," said Mancini.
The 62 year old becomes the first valley boxer to receive this recognition.
"It's more of a testament to the people and the type of fighters we had here, not my generation but previous. There were so many good fighters in the 1940's & 50's and of course the 1980's exploded and I'm very proud of that."
"Boom Boom" was 29-5 with 23 knockouts and held the WBA Lightweight Championship from 1982-1984.
"The one thing I'm most proud of is I defended the title seven times. I had seven title fights in 24 months. I was active and that's what I'm most proud of. I was an active champ and didn't sit on the belt."
Mancini is one of 23 being inducted in the Class of 2023 including the late Hector Camacho, who won a split decision over "Boom Boom" in 1989.
"He even admitted after he lost the fight, " said a chuckling Mancini. "We became very good friends afterwards and I miss him. I was heartbroken when he passed away."
Mancini's parents, Lenny & Ellen were with him every step of his professional career.
"They would be very proud and humbled like myself," he said. "I think they're looking down, smiling and happy and always reminded me to stay humble."