Cover of Boxing Illustrated Magazine September 1961 featuring heavyweight boxer Ingemar Johansson, with a photo of Tom McNeeley and details about the heavyweight picture.
Close-up of Ingemar Johansson featured on the cover of September 1961 Boxing Illustrated Magazine, showcasing a heavyweight boxer with gloves, illustrating the magazine's emphasis on boxing.
Historical black and white photo from Boxing Illustrated Magazine featuring an unnamed boxer in shorts, highlighting the boxing album section from the September 1961 issue.
Contents page of September 1961 Boxing Illustrated Magazine listing articles including 'What’s Next for Johansson?' and 'Rings Around the World,' reflecting the diverse boxing coverage in the issue.
Promotional advertisement for Complete Home Gym from the September 1961 Boxing Illustrated Magazine, demonstrating fitness exercises and attracting sports enthusiasts.
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Cover of Boxing Illustrated Magazine September 1961 featuring heavyweight boxer Ingemar Johansson, with a photo of Tom McNeeley and details about the heavyweight picture.Close-up of Ingemar Johansson featured on the cover of September 1961 Boxing Illustrated Magazine, showcasing a heavyweight boxer with gloves, illustrating the magazine's emphasis on boxing.Historical black and white photo from Boxing Illustrated Magazine featuring an unnamed boxer in shorts, highlighting the boxing album section from the September 1961 issue.Contents page of September 1961 Boxing Illustrated Magazine listing articles including 'What’s Next for Johansson?' and 'Rings Around the World,' reflecting the diverse boxing coverage in the issue.Promotional advertisement for Complete Home Gym from the September 1961 Boxing Illustrated Magazine, demonstrating fitness exercises and attracting sports enthusiasts.

Boxing Illustrated Magazine September 1961 Ingemar Johansson No Label

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Boxing Illustrated Magazine September 1961 Ingemar Johansson No Label

This September 1961 issue of Boxing Illustrated (Volume 3, No. 9) features heavyweight contender Ingemar Johansson on the cover. Packed with in-depth fight coverage, historical retrospectives, and dual boxing–wrestling sections, it provides a vivid snapshot of the combat sports world in the early 1960s.

Condition
The magazine is in acceptable condition due to visible water damage, creases, and exterior marks. There may also be minor rips and additional wear. However, the interior pages remain in good, readable condition. The exact item pictured is the copy you will receive. Please review all photos for condition details. Each magazine is shipped in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.

Highlights from the September 1961 Issue

Boxing Section

  • What’s Next for Johansson? – by Hal Hennesey

  • The Greatest Fight I Ever Saw – by Murray Rose

  • If They Paid Off on Confidence Alone, Tom McNeeley Is Your Next Heavyweight Champ – by Hal Hennesey

  • My Brother Stanley Ketchel – by Arthur Ketchel, Sr.

  • A Visit with the Big Cat – by Bob Verlin

  • The Night Braddock Quit a Winner – by Stanley Weston

  • Old Bones Goes On and On and On – by Robert J. Thornton

  • The Magnificent Jem Driscoll – by Gilbert Odd

  • Classic Battle Between Fitzsimmons and The Nonpareil

  • Rings Around the World – by Alan Clevens

  • World Boxing Ratings – NBA and Boxing Illustrated listings

  • Fact O’Graph – by Lee J. Kerr

Wrestling Section

  • Rogers Beats O’Connor for Title — Long Live the King

  • New Champion Buddy Rogers (pin-up, center spread)

  • The Brothers Monroe — Wrestling’s Human Missiles – by Allen Ressler

  • Defeat Without Dishonor for Ed Carpentier – by Don Fraser

  • Official Wrestling Ratings

Additional Features

  • Boxing Album Photo – Philadelphia Jack O’Brien

  • Reader’s Corner

  • Wrestling Album Photo – Torbellino Blanco

Collectible Value
Despite its condition issues, this issue is a valuable collectible for fans of Ingemar Johansson and heavyweight boxing history. It also holds crossover appeal for wrestling collectors, thanks to its Buddy Rogers pin-up and wrestling coverage. A solid addition to any vintage sports magazine collection.

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