Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1961 Floyd Patterson No Label
This vintage Boxing Illustrated magazine from August 1961 (Volume 3, No. 8) features heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson and a special section titled “The Fabulous Heavyweights: Dempsey to Patterson.” Blending in-depth boxing coverage with professional wrestling features, this issue provides a fascinating look at the fight game in the early 1960s.
The magazine is in good condition, with expected wear consistent with age. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review photos for condition details.
All magazines are shipped with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Condition
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Good overall condition
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No mailing label
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Interior pages intact
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Light age-related wear; see photos
Contents (August 1961 Issue)
Boxing Section
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Points of Interest – Editorial insights
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Official Boxing Ratings – National Boxing Association standings
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Archie Looks Ahead to Ingo – By Hal Henessey
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Rings Around the World – By Robert J. Thornton
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Power Punching Alejandro Lavorante – By George Main
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Special Feature: The Fabulous Heavyweights – Dempsey to Patterson (pp. 19–45)
Wrestling Section
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Man What a Team – Yukon Eric & Haystacks Calhoun by Martin Leeds
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Miguel Perez—All by Himself – By William A. Gross
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Bockwinkle Has a Way About Him – By John Greensmith
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Exclusive Interview with Dick the Bruiser – By the Editors
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Official Wrestling Ratings
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Nell Stewart’s Inspired Comeback – By Allen Ressler
Also Included
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Boxing Album Photo: Bob Fitzsimmons
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Wrestling Album Photo: The Von Brunners
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Reader’s Corner
This issue is a true collector’s piece, bridging boxing and wrestling coverage while spotlighting one of the great heavyweight eras. Essential for fans of Floyd Patterson, classic boxing history, and vintage combat sports publications.