Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine – August 1992 Mike Tyson Cover
This August 1992 issue of Boxing Illustrated features Mike Tyson on the cover, during one of the most controversial and defining periods of his career. Offering exclusive coverage, in-depth analysis, and historical perspective, this issue provides readers with rare insight into Tyson’s life behind bars and his lasting impact on the sport.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review all photos for condition details. Each magazine comes with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from this issue include:
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Mike Tyson in Prison – Christopher Leavy provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Tyson’s life inside the Indiana Youth Center, including his daily routine, treatment, and commissary habits.
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Mike Tyson: How Is He Rated Now? – Nat DiMarco evaluates Tyson’s standing in boxing history and his chances of regaining former glory.
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What Happened to Mike Tyson’s Money? – Bert Randolph Sugar investigates the fate of Tyson’s estimated $75 million fortune and Don King’s role in its disappearance.
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Gene Tunney: The Forgotten Champ – Ed Fitzgerald revisits the career of the man who twice defeated Jack Dempsey, including the legendary “Long Count” fight.
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The WBC’s José Sulaimán – Rosemary Ross profiles the influential boxing figure.
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McCallum and the Foreign Fist – Isaac Ferguson highlights Mike McCallum’s career and international challenges.
Departments & Columns:
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In This Corner – Bert Randolph Sugar
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Opening Round
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14-Kt Goldman – Herbert G. Goldman
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Life in the Slow Lane – Wallace Matthews
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Famous Blue Pieces – Thomas Hauser
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The Closing Bell – George Kimball
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Regular features including The Boxing Box, Crosstrainers, Press Conference, Kayo Korner, and The Fabulous Flubs
Ratings, Results & Statistics:
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Budweiser Top Pound-for-Pound Ratings
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Boxing Illustrated Ratings
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Results Around the World
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Photo of the Month: Mercer–Cooper
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At the Bell featuring Bela Szilagyi
This issue is a standout piece for collectors and enthusiasts, documenting a pivotal moment in Mike Tyson’s career while also delivering historical context, fighter profiles, and boxing’s global landscape in the early 1990s.