James Mancini

James Mancini
Personal information
Full nameJames Michael Mancini
NicknameBoom Boom
NationalityCanadian, Italian
Born (1984-09-29) September 29, 1984
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  Canada
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place2010 Delhi60 kg
Pan American Championships
Silver medal – second place2009 Maracaibo60 kg
Silver medal – second place2010 Monterrey60 kg

James Mancini (born September 29, 1984) is a Canadian-Italian former wrestler and mixed martial artist. He most notably competed as a freestyle wrestler, representing Canada at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, winning a silver medal in the 60 kg category, having lost only to future Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt.[1]

A professional since 2013, Mancini has also competed in mixed martial arts. He most recently fought for Cage Fury Fighting Championships, where he is a former flyweight title challenger.[2] He has also competed in the flyweight division of TKO Major League MMA, where he is a former flyweight title challenger.[3] He is nicknamed Boom Boom.

As of 2023, Mancini was performing as a standup comedian and was the owner of Mauvais Garcons restaurant in Montreal.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Team Canada daily highlights at the Commonwealth Games". csicalgary.ca. August 26, 2014. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Santo Curatolo vs. James Mancini, CFFC 82 | MMA Bout". Tapology. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Malcolm Gordon vs. James Mancini, TKO Fight Night 1 | MMA Bout". Tapology. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  4. ↑ Semancik, Emilea (August 24, 2023). "Tragedy Plus Time: Montreal Comedian James Mancini". Montréal Guardian.
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