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Boxing Illustrated Magazine July 1993 Oscar De La Hoya Cover No Label
This vintage July 1993 issue of Boxing Illustrated Magazine features rising boxing sensation Oscar De La Hoya on the cover, with an in-depth article questioning if he could surpass Sugar Ray Leonard. In good condition, this collectible magazine is exactly as pictured and comes with a plastic protective covering.
Featured Articles:
- Oscar De La Hoya: Better than Sugar Ray? – An analysis of the young fighter’s potential and impact on the sport. (By Robert Dominguez – Page 20)
- An Open Letter to Riddick Bowe – A candid take on the heavyweight champion’s career and choices. (By John Phillips – Page 26)
- Notes and Quotes on First Fight in China – Coverage of a historic boxing event in China. (By Bruce Bebb – Page 28)
- James Scott: The First Fighter Behind Bars – The compelling story of a professional boxer who fought from prison. (By Phil Berger – Page 34)
- The Great John L. – A retrospective on legendary heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan. (By Jack Sanders – Page 66)
- Paul Porrier: The Story of “What If” – An intriguing look at an overlooked talent. (By Jody Heaps – Page 76)
- Close, But No Cigar – Examining fighters who came close to greatness but fell just short. (By John Brooks Randolph – Page 78)
Regular Features and Departments:
- In This Corner – Insight from legendary boxing writer Bert Randolph Sugar (Page 4)
- The Black & Blue Pages (Page 82)
- Famous Finishes (Page 84)
- The Boxing Answerman (Page 85)
- Closing Bell – Analysis from Thomas Hauser (Page 86)
Ratings, Results & Statistics:
- The Budweiser Editorial (Page 43)
- The Budweiser – BI Ratings & Pound-for-Pound Rankings (Pages 44-45)
- Fight of the Month: Patterson-Benavides (Page 47)
- Results Around The World (Page 48)
- The Undercards (Page 62 – By Bela Szilagyi)
This issue is a must-have for boxing enthusiasts and collectors, offering a glimpse into the sport’s history during the early '90s. A great addition to any fight fan’s library.
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BOXING ILLUSTRATED™
FEATURES
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Oscar De La Hoya: Better than Sugar Ray? – Page 20
by Robert Dominguez -
An Open Letter to Riddick Bowe – Page 26
by John Phillips -
Notes and Quotes on First Fight in China – Page 28
by Bruce Bebb -
James Scott: The First Fighter Behind Bars – Page 34
by Phil Berger -
The Great John L. – Page 66
by Jack Sanders -
Paul Porrier: The Story of “What If” – Page 76
by Jody Heaps -
Close, But No Cigar – Page 78
by John Brooks Randolph
DEPARTMENTS
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In This Corner – Page 4
by Bert Randolph Sugar -
Opening Round – Page 6
by Art: Alphonse Normandia -
14-K Goldman – Page 9
by Herbert G. Goldman -
Boxing Box – Page 9
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Writes and Lefts – Page 10
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Collectors’ Corner – Page 12
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Press Section – Page 16
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Knowing The Ropes – Page 18
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As The Boxing World Turns – Page 19
by Wallace Matthews -
The Black & Blue Pages – Page 82
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Famous Finishes – Page 84
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The Boxing Answerman – Page 85
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Closing Bell – Page 86
by Thomas Hauser
RATINGS, RESULTS & STATISTICS
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The Budweiser Editorial – Page 43
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The Budweiser - BI Ratings – Pages 44-45
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Bud’s Top “Pound-For-Pound” Ratings – Pages 44-45
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Fight of the Month: Patterson-Benavides – Page 47
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Results Around The World – Page 48
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At the Bell – Page 61
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The Undercards – Page 62
by Bela Szilagyi