Description
Boxing Scene Magazine December 1984 Mark Breland Cover No Label
This vintage Boxing Scene issue from December 1984 features Mark Breland on the cover, celebrating the promise of the U.S. Olympic gold medalists to revive professional boxing. Inside, readers will find a wide range of articles on rising stars, legendary matchups, and behind-the-scenes insights that made this era so memorable.
The magazine is in good condition for its age, with expected signs of wear. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review photos for details.
All magazines come with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Condition
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Good overall condition
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Minor age-related wear
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No mailing label
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Clean interior pages; see photos
Features
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Mark Breland & U.S. Olympic Champs to Revive Pro Boxing – How America’s gold medalists could bring new star power to the sport (Barry Janoff)
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David Braxton: Boxing & Singing – Balancing a title shot with a recording career (Jackie Kallen)
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Holmes vs. Marciano: Who Would Have Won? – Analyzing the styles of two undefeated heavyweight champions (Lew Eskin)
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“Machine Gun” Mungin – An 18-year-old knockout artist making waves (Howard Dolgon)
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“My Fighter Suffered a Brain Injury” – The emotional toll on a caring manager after a devastating incident
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Luis Rivera’s Crusade Against Drug Abuse – A former fighter turned referee fights back (Michael Marley)
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Aaron Pryor: Pound-for-Pound Greatest? – The Hawk’s return to the ring sparks debate (Ed Schuyler)
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Irving Mitchell: Sweet Style – Featherweight sensation with a unique approach
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Jose Ribalta – A Cuban-born heavyweight prospect rising through Miami (Michael Marley)
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The Champs Return – Former greats reunite for a charity exhibition in a photo essay
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Tony “TNT” Tucker – Breaking through frustration and setbacks (Michael Marley)
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John Branca’s Fight for New York – How the new chairman of the NYSAC won over skeptics (Don V. Ruck)
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Do Some Fighters “Freeze” in the Ring? – Examining fear and pressure inside the ropes (Murray Goodman)
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Kid Chocolate’s Rise and Fall – A Hall of Fame story of triumph and decline (Lester Bromberg)
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Jocko Johnson – A 28-year-old cruiserweight chasing his big break (Sam Gregory)
This issue captures the spirit of mid-1980s boxing with its mix of rising Olympic heroes, returning champions, and timeless debates, making it a valuable collectible for fight fans and historians alike.