Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine – December 1972 – Muhammad Ali Cover – No Label
This December 1972 issue of Boxing Illustrated features Muhammad Ali on the cover, capturing a pivotal moment in his career during the early 1970s. The magazine is in good condition with some water damage. All pages are intact, and the cover is free from a mailing label. 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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Ali–Patterson, Buchanan–Ortiz – Lew Eskin covers two high-profile bouts featuring some of the sport’s biggest names.
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Walter Seeley – Fighting Leprechaun – Marshall Reed profiles the tenacious junior lightweight contender.
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Fourie Wins South African Title – Chris Greyvenstein reports on Pierre Fourie’s championship victory.
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Meet the Champs: Beau Jack – Peter Heller revisits the life and career of the beloved former lightweight champion.
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Foster Flattens Finnegan – Richard Reekie on Bob Foster’s decisive win.
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Giant Jack Is Back – John Greensmith chronicles the return of heavyweight contender Jack Bodell.
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Slaughter at The Met – George Blair recounts a brutal and memorable fight night.
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Wes Ramey – A Beautiful Boxer – A look at the career and style of the boxing standout.
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Cal McCarthy Boxing Album Series – A historical feature on the early champion.
Departments Include:
Jabs and Jolts, Corner Posts, Boxing Bull, Win–Lose–Draw, Olympics 1972 coverage, Rings Around, Reporter at Large, European Scene, Inside Boxing, Readers’ Corner, NABF Ratings, WBA/WBC/Boxing Illustrated Ratings, and International Results.
This issue blends contemporary fight coverage with historical retrospectives, making it an excellent collectible for fans of Muhammad Ali and 1970s boxing history.