Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine – December 1974 – Muhammad Ali Cover – No Label
This December 1974 issue of Boxing Illustrated features Muhammad Ali on the cover, published shortly after his iconic victory over George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle.” The magazine is in good condition, with all pages intact and no 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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“The Title’s Mine, They’ll Have to Fight Me to Get It” – Jack Welsh covers Bob Foster’s confident claim to his championship status.
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Southern California – Explosive Kingdom of Featherweights – John Williams explores the vibrant featherweight scene on the West Coast.
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Heavyweight Plight – Feast or Famine – Welsh analyzes the challenges facing the heavyweight division.
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Roberto Durán’s Manager Derails Champion – Art Taylor investigates the managerial issues affecting the lightweight champion.
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Espada – An Angel Who Fights Like the Devil – John Williams profiles Puerto Rican welterweight Ángel Espada.
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B.I.’s All-Time Top 10 Heavyweight Champions – Part II – Welsh continues the rankings of the sport’s greatest big men.
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Can Rocky DiFazio’s Power Punching Boost Chicago? – A look at a hard-hitting contender’s rise.
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World Team Boxing League – Is It Possible? – Lew Eskin considers an innovative approach to organizing the sport.
Departments Include:
Editorial, WBA/WBC/Boxing Illustrated Ratings, The Squared Circle column, Rings Around the World, International Boxing Roundup, Women’s Corner, Boxing Puzzle, For the Cause of Women Boxers, Readers’ Rights, Cool Camera Clix, and Our Greatness File (Joey Archibald).
A collectible issue capturing the post-Zaire excitement and the shifting landscape of 1970s boxing, making it a standout addition for Muhammad Ali fans and vintage sports magazine collectors.