Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine – January 1975 – Muhammad Ali Cover – No Label
This January 1975 issue of Boxing Illustrated features Muhammad Ali on the cover, fresh off his historic victory over George Foreman in Zaire. 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 Affair in Zaire – Jack Welsh recounts the legendary Foreman–Ali bout that settled the heavyweight championship debate.
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Tony Licata’s Charisma – John Williams profiles the middleweight contender’s unique personality and fighting style.
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Rubin Carter Wants Freedom – Coverage of the embattled middleweight’s legal fight for justice.
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B.I.’s All-Time Light-Heavyweight Kings – Part I – John Williams begins the definitive rankings of the division’s greats.
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Sandy Saddler – Lew Eskin explores the dual nature of the feared featherweight champion: fierce in the ring, gentleman outside it.
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Ali, Foreman, Frazier Shine for African Benefit – Highlights from a special event uniting three heavyweight icons.
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Alvaro Lopez – Lew Eskin profiles the exciting Yaqui Indian fighter whose aggressive style thrills fans.
Departments Include:
Editorial, WBA/WBC/Boxing Illustrated Ratings, The Squared Circle, Rings Around the World, International Boxing Roundup, Women’s Corner, For the Cause of Women Boxers, Readers’ Rights, Cool Camera Clix, and Our Greatness File (Harry Jeffra).
A compelling issue that captures the aftermath of the “Rumble in the Jungle” and the personalities shaping mid-1970s boxing, making it a prized addition for collectors and fans of Muhammad Ali’s championship reign.