Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine – February 1974 – George Foreman & Jim Brown Cover – No Label
This February 1974 issue of Boxing Illustrated features heavyweight champion George Foreman alongside NFL great Jim Brown on the cover, during the peak of Foreman’s dominance in the ring. The magazine is in very good condition with only minor edge wear, remarkable for its age. 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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Foreman Wants 3 Fights in ’74 – Jack Welsh discusses the champion’s ambitious plans for the year.
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Classic Portraits of Monzon & Napoles – Don Majeski presents striking features on two boxing legends.
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L.A. Gave Class Shows in 1973 – Tom Miller recaps the best of the Los Angeles fight scene.
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Taylor’s Kayo of Anaya a Stunner – A ringside report from Don Majeski.
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Pat O’Grady Proves More Than Luck of the Irish – Jim Carroll profiles the determined contender.
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Rodrigo Valdez Wants to Hook Title Shot – Don Majeski covers Valdez’s climb toward championship contention.
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Mike Jacobs Prophetic on Closed-Circuit TV – Lew Eskin examines Jacobs’ early predictions about televised boxing.
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Art Hafey Holds Off Rain in California – West Coast fight coverage from Lew Eskin.
Departments Include:
Editorial, Inside Boxing, WBA/WBC/Boxing Illustrated Ratings, International Boxing Roundup, Rings Around the World, Cool Camera Clicks, Reader’s Rights, and Our Greatness File.
Edited by Jack Welsh with contributions from respected boxing journalists, this issue offers a vivid snapshot of the sport in the mid-1970s, making it a standout piece for vintage boxing collectors and fans of the Foreman era.