Description
Boxing ’90 Magazine – March 1990 Julio César Chávez Cover (No Label, Very Good Condition)
This March 1990 issue of Boxing ’90 features Julio César Chávez on the cover, spotlighting the Mexican superstar’s ambitions to expand his legacy beyond the ring and into the American mainstream. Alongside Chávez, the magazine covers a wide range of boxing’s biggest names of the era, from veterans like Thomas Hearns and Tim Witherspoon to the emerging future star Lennox Lewis.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition with only minor wear on the edges. The item pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review photos for details. Each issue is shipped in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from this issue include:
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Can Julio César Chávez Be Americanized? – With an undefeated record and global fame, Chávez sets his sights on Madison Avenue to conquer the U.S. market.
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10 Questions: Prince Charles Williams – A candid interview with the IBF light heavyweight champion, who fought his way from repeated setbacks to a world title.
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Can Tim Witherspoon Be a Big-Money Heavyweight Again? – An in-depth look at Witherspoon’s return to form after financial and professional struggles.
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Thomas Hearns: From the Hit Man to the Invisible Man – Exploring how Hearns’s draw with Ray Leonard failed to revive his career as expected.
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Preview & Analysis: Foreman vs. Cooney – Breaking down the surprising heavyweight clash between two familiar names.
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Hot Prospect: Lennox Lewis – Early coverage of the young heavyweight who would soon rise to world champion status.
Departments & Regular Features:
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Before the Bell – Reader letters on Tyson–Holyfield, Foreman–Cooney, and Hector Camacho
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Boxing ’90 Fight Review – Reports on Virgil Hill, John-John Molina, and Mark Breland
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International Fight Summary – Comprehensive worldwide fight results
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Boxing ’90 Ratings – Editorial survey of the top fighters
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World Ratings – Official sanctioning body rankings
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Ringside News and Views – “The Truth About Flying”
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On the Air – TV Fighter of the Month: John-John Molina; HBO’s Greatest Hits reviewed
Cover Photos:
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Julio César Chávez by Wide World Photos
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Foreman–Cooney by Roy London
This issue reflects boxing’s transitional era as the 1980s gave way to the 1990s, showcasing Chávez’s global reach, Hearns’s fading spotlight, Witherspoon’s comeback attempt, and the early promise of Lennox Lewis. A valuable addition for collectors of vintage boxing magazines and fans of late 20th-century boxing history.