Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine – August 1995 – Mike Tyson & Peter McNeeley Cover
This August 1995 issue of Boxing Illustrated spotlights the much-anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley bout, billed as the “Hip-Hop Fight of the Century.” The magazine is in good condition, with all pages intact. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review the photos for condition details. All magazines are shipped in a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights in This Issue:
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Mike Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley – Herbert G. Goldman covers Tyson’s high-profile return to the ring against McNeeley.
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Orlin Norris: Overlooked—But Not Forgotten – Ron Lipton profiles the talented but underrated fighter.
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Orzubek Nazarov: The Knocking Assassin – Joe Koizumi examines the career of the hard-hitting WBA lightweight champion.
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Hall of Fame 1995 – Gregory Juckett recaps the latest inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Where Have All the Great Middleweights Gone? – Simeon Gollub analyzes the changing landscape of the middleweight division.
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The New Pride of Harlem – Teddy B. Blackburn introduces a rising talent from one of boxing’s most storied neighborhoods.
Departments Include:
In This Corner, Opening Round, The Political Arena, A-Round & A-Bout, Writes and Letters, The Boxing Answerman, With the Commissions, Prospects Corner, and Collector’s Corner.
World-Wide Fight Scene & Ratings:
Fight of the Month, Title Bouts Illustrated, B.I. ’Round the World, Upcoming Bouts, At the Bell, NABF, USBA, WBA, WBC, and IBF ratings, plus detailed fighter records for Mike Tyson, Peter McNeeley, Jose Gonzalez, and Orzubek Nazarov.
Published by Greg J. Lados and edited by Herbert G. Goldman, this issue offers a mix of contemporary fight coverage, profiles, and historical insight—making it a valuable addition for collectors and fans of mid-1990s boxing.