Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine – September 1991 Tommy Hearns Cover (No Label)
This September 1991 issue of Boxing Illustrated features Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns on the cover, celebrating his triumphant victory over Virgil Hill to reclaim his place among boxing’s all-time greats. The magazine offers a blend of contemporary fight analysis, historic retrospectives, and behind-the-scenes insights into the sport, making it a key collectible from the early 1990s boxing era.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please check photos for condition details. All magazines are shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from this issue include:
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Thomas Hearns: King of the Hill – Dan Donaghy details Hearns’s surprising victory over Virgil Hill and his resurgence as one of boxing’s greats.
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The Don King Money (& Control) Game – Sam Donnellon examines Don King’s financial power and influence in the sport.
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The Stars Come Out at Night – Alex Barris highlights boxing’s enduring appeal to celebrities, both at ringside and in the ring.
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Mickey Rourke Takes His Act into the Ring – Coverage of the Hollywood actor’s return to professional boxing.
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Anatomy of a Sparring Partner – Michael Katz explores the essential but often overlooked role of sparring partners in preparing champions.
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The Greatest Fight Ever: Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn, 50 Years Later – Don Dunphy revisits one of boxing’s most celebrated matchups with historical perspective.
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Jack Dempsey: Boxing’s Most Popular Unpopular Champ – Paul Gallico analyzes the contradictions of Dempsey’s career and legacy.
Departments & Columns:
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In This Corner – Bert Randolph Sugar
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Opening Round
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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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Other sections include The Boxing Box, Collector’s Corner, Wilbert’s Letters, Crosstrainers, 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 Rankings
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Boxing Illustrated Ratings
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Fighters of the Month
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Results Around the World
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At The Bell featuring Bela Szilagyi
This issue is a valuable collectible, capturing Tommy Hearns’s career resurgence and spotlighting both contemporary and historical boxing greats. An excellent addition for fans of Hearns, boxing history enthusiasts, and collectors of vintage fight magazines.