Description
Boxing ’89 Magazine – March 1989 Mike Tyson & Evander Holyfield Cover (No Label)
This March 1989 issue of Boxing ’89 features Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on the cover, offering a comprehensive year-end special review of the 1988 boxing season. With division-by-division breakdowns, predictions for 1989, and features on some of the sport’s biggest names—including Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, and rising contenders—this issue captures the boxing landscape on the cusp of a new decade.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please check photos for condition details. Each issue comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from this issue include:
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Boxing ’89’s Year-End Special – A division-by-division analysis of the 1988 season, complete with editorial predictions for 1989.
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Will Ray Leonard’s Comeback Continue? – Following his KO of Don Lalonde, Leonard vows there will be no more retirements. This feature explores his future prospects.
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Thomas Hearns Takes His Lumps – Despite a shaky chin and fading legs, Hearns remains a crowd favorite. An analysis of why his popularity endures, perhaps even more than Leonard’s.
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10 Questions: Darrin Van Horn – The undefeated junior middleweight discusses his career, his college life, and his relationship with his unpredictable father.
Departments & Regular Features:
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Before the Bell – Letters from readers on Michael Spinks, Ray Leonard, Jose Luis Ramirez, and Mike Tyson
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Boxing ’89 Fight Review – Reports on Virgil Hill, Happy Lora, and Roger Mayweather’s bouts
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International Fight Summary – Comprehensive global results
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Boxing ’89 Ratings – Editorial rankings of the sport’s top fighters
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World Ratings – Official ratings from boxing’s top three organizations
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Preview & Analysis: Haugen vs. Whitaker – A breakdown of the highly anticipated battle of unbeatens
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Ringside News and Views – Observations and commentary from ringside
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On the Air – Featuring Sugar Ray Leonard as TV Fighter of the Month and a review of Kevin Rooney as a TV announcer
Cover Photos:
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Leonard–Lalonde, Tuni–Tate, Holyfield–DeLeon by David Lee Wate
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Tyson–Spinks, Tyson & Givens by Bill Apter
This issue offers a valuable snapshot of boxing at the close of the 1980s, with Tyson and Holyfield emerging as central figures and legends like Leonard and Hearns still shaping the sport. A must-have for collectors and fans of late 1980s boxing.