Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine – July 1992 Evander Holyfield vs. Larry Holmes Program
This July 1992 issue of Boxing Illustrated serves as a special fight program and collector’s edition for the heavyweight showdown between Evander Holyfield and Larry Holmes. Featuring in-depth previews, career retrospectives, and exclusive fight analysis, the magazine captures one of the most talked-about heavyweight matchups of the early 1990s.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes. Each issue comes in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from this issue include:
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Special Holyfield–Holmes Fight Program – Complete with Tale of the Tape, fighter records, and special features including Regaining the Title: Evander Holyfield, The Quiet Man, and Old Man River.
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Will Mike Tyson Return? – Hugh McIlvanney examines Tyson’s chances of regaining his place in boxing after prison.
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Mike Tyson as a Young Man – Jack Newfield provides a retrospective look at Tyson’s rise to prominence.
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Book Bonus: Mike Tyson, Money, Myth, and Betrayal – An excerpted feature on the complexities surrounding Tyson’s career.
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Holmes: Ali—The Last Hurrah – Bert Randolph Sugar revisits Holmes’s legendary victory over Muhammad Ali.
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Boxing 1972–82: Bob Fitzsimmons – Jim Furman’s historical look at one of boxing’s greats.
Departments & Columns:
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In This Corner – Bert Randolph Sugar
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Opening Round – Alphonso Normandia
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14-Kt Goldman – Herbert G. Goldman
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As The Boxing World Turns – Wallace Matthews
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The Boxing Answerwoman – Iris Bell
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Closing Bell
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Additional regulars include The Boxing Box, Collector’s Corner, Wilbert’s Letters, Crosstrainers, Inside Boxing, Press Conference, Knowing the Ropes, The Fabulous Flubs, and The Black & Blue Pages
Ratings, Results & Statistics:
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Budweiser Editorial
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Budweiser Pound-for-Pound Ratings
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Boxing Illustrated Ratings
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Fight of the Month: George Foreman vs. Alex Stewart
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Results Around the World
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At The Bell featuring Bela Szilagyi
This issue stands out as both a fight program and a collector’s magazine, offering a rare blend of historical coverage, fighter profiles, and event-specific content. A must-have for collectors and fans of heavyweight boxing, especially those interested in the legacies of Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes, and Mike Tyson.