Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1962 featuring Carlos Ortiz on the cover, highlighting boxing and wrestling news, with attention to the dual champions concept and a pin-up photo.
Close-up of the edge of the Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1962, featuring Carlos Ortiz on the cover, showing wear and damage. This magazine is a vintage collectible valued for its historical significance in boxing.
Table of contents page from the Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1962, Volume 4, No. 8, listing articles such as 'What's Next for Harold Johnson?' and wrestling features, highlighting the magazine's dual focus on boxing and wrestling.
Back cover of the Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1962, featuring an advertisement for a Complete Home Gym, showcasing fitness equipment aimed at health and strength, positioned alongside the magazine's boxing and wrestling content.
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Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1962 featuring Carlos Ortiz on the cover, highlighting boxing and wrestling news, with attention to the dual champions concept and a pin-up photo.Close-up of the edge of the Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1962, featuring Carlos Ortiz on the cover, showing wear and damage. This magazine is a vintage collectible valued for its historical significance in boxing.Table of contents page from the Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1962, Volume 4, No. 8, listing articles such as 'What's Next for Harold Johnson?' and wrestling features, highlighting the magazine's dual focus on boxing and wrestling.Back cover of the Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1962, featuring an advertisement for a Complete Home Gym, showcasing fitness equipment aimed at health and strength, positioned alongside the magazine's boxing and wrestling content.

Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1962 Carlos Ortiz No Label GD Interior

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Boxing Illustrated Magazine August 1962 Carlos Ortiz Cover No Label

This August 1962 issue of Boxing Illustrated (Volume 4, No. 8) features Lightweight Champion Carlos Ortiz on the cover, spotlighting a pivotal period in his career and the state of boxing in the early 1960s. With coverage of Ortiz, Harold Johnson, Joe Louis as a matchmaker, and Fritz Von Erich in the wrestling section, this magazine provides a rich blend of historical insight and contemporary reporting.

Condition
The magazine is in acceptable condition. It shows visible creases, marks, and possible minor rips on the cover and within, though the interior pages remain in good, readable condition. Please review the listing photos for details, as the pictured item is the exact copy you will receive. Each magazine comes in a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Highlights from the August 1962 Issue

Boxing Section

  • What’s Next for Harold Johnson? – by Alan Clevens

  • World Boxing Ratings – NBA and Boxing Illustrated listings

  • The Crisis Is Yet to Come for Carlos Ortiz

  • The Strange House on San Francisco Bay

  • The Strain — The Torment — The Showdown

  • The Colorful Ritual of Weighing-In

  • What Is Your Boxing I.Q.?

  • Matchmaker Joe Louis’ First Show

  • The Man Who Beat John L. – by Joseph T. Friscia

  • Will This Ring Prevent Injuries? – by Hack Miller

  • Rings Around the World and Points of Interest

Wrestling Section

  • Doug Gilbert Pays the Price of Fame

  • The Violent World of Fritz Von Erich

  • John Paul Henning on Tape

  • The Mummy

  • Official Wrestling Results

  • Listening Post

Additional Features

  • Boxing Photo Album – Bob Olin

  • Pin-up: Rocky Marciano vs. Archie Moore (center spread)

  • Wrestling Photo Album – Doug Gilbert

  • Reader’s Corner

Collectible Value
This issue is notable for its feature on Carlos Ortiz, one of Puerto Rico’s greatest champions, as well as Joe Louis’ post-ring role as a matchmaker. Its dual boxing and wrestling content makes it appealing to collectors of both sports. While showing signs of wear, it remains a valuable vintage piece for enthusiasts of 1960s boxing history.

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