Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine January 1989 Roberto Durán Cover No Label
This January 1989 issue of Boxing Illustrated (Vol. XXX, No. 7) features the legendary Roberto Durán on the cover, spotlighting him in the feature article “Was Roberto Durán the Last Hispanic Warrior?”. The issue also dives deep into Hispanic boxing history, Mike Tyson’s personal battles, the legacy of Sonny Liston, and profiles of champions past and present.
Condition
The magazine is in good condition, with minor age-related wear. The exact copy shown in the photos is the one you will receive. Please review images carefully for condition details. Each issue comes in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from the January 1989 Issue
Feature Articles
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Was Roberto Durán the Last Hispanic Warrior? – by José “Chegui” Torres
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The 10 Greatest Hispanic Fighters of All Time – by Bert Randolph Sugar
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Mike Tyson’s Greatest Battle—With His Wife – by Phil Berger
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On the Problems of Being an Olympic Hero: Mark Breland – by Pete Hamill
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Boxing in Sacramento—Then and Now – by Steve Nicolaisen
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Sonny Liston: In Death as in Life—A Question Mark – by Shelby Strother
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The Olympians’ Run to Gold – by Mike Katz
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Panama Al Brown: Latin America’s First Champ – by James Dugate
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The Real Kid Chocolate? – by Ira Berkow
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One Man Out: Abe Attell – by Joe Williams
Departments and Regular Features
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In This Corner – by Bert Randolph Sugar
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Opening Round
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Knowing the Ropes
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Opinion – by Barry Michael Cooper
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14-K Goldman
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Collector’s Corner
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Press Section
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Win, Lose & Draw – by Charlie McGill
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Boxing Lists – by John Grasso
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The Closing Bell – by Lowell Cohn
Collectible Value
This issue is highly collectible for its feature on Roberto Durán, one of boxing’s most celebrated warriors, as well as historical retrospectives on Hispanic champions such as Panama Al Brown, Kid Chocolate, and Abe Attell. With contributions from top writers like Bert Randolph Sugar, Phil Berger, Pete Hamill, and Ira Berkow, it stands as a must-have piece for vintage boxing magazine collectors and fans of the sport’s rich history.