Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine – October 1974 – Muhammad Ali Cover – No Label
This October 1974 issue of Boxing Illustrated features Muhammad Ali on the cover, as the countdown begins for the historic “Super Showdown” against George Foreman in Zaire. The magazine is in good condition with some rips noted. 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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Countdown to the Super Showdown – Jack Welsh previews the highly anticipated Ali vs. Foreman clash.
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Joe Louis: “Muhammad Will Learn Like Frazier Just How Big, Strong Foreman Is” – The former heavyweight champion shares his perspective.
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Ken Nordon: Foreman Not as Invincible as We Thought – Analyzing vulnerabilities in the reigning champion’s style.
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Fern Bishop: “Muhammad Will Win Because He Will Be Himself” – Confidence in Ali’s ability to prevail.
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Angelo Dundee & Dick Sadler Weigh In – Trainers from both camps give candid pre-fight insights.
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Archie Moore: Here Is the Site of the Super Showdown – A look at the venue and atmosphere in Zaire.
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The Highest Paid Moment in the History of Mankind – A feature on the unprecedented financial stakes of the fight.
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Succession of World’s Heavyweight Champions – A historical look back at the lineage of the title.
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When Muhammad Ali Visits Boxing Illustrated – Behind-the-scenes moments with “The Greatest.”
Departments Include:
Editorial, Boxing Illustrated Ratings, For the Cause of Women Boxers, Women’s Corner, and Rings Around the World.
A highly collectible issue capturing the excitement leading up to the legendary Ali–Foreman “Rumble in the Jungle,” this magazine is an essential piece for fans and collectors of boxing history.