Boxing Scene Magazine March 1987 Michael Spinks, Mike Tyson Cover No Label

Boxing Scene Magazine – March 1987 (Michael Spinks & Mike Tyson Cover, No Label, Good Condition)

This March 1987 issue of Boxing Scene Magazine features Michael Spinks and Mike Tyson on the cover during a pivotal moment in heavyweight boxing history. Inside, you’ll find a wide mix of fight reports, historical debates, and rising star spotlights — from Sugar Ray Leonard’s bold prediction against Hagler to an in-depth feature on George Benton, and profiles of fighters like Vinny Pazienza, Mickey Ward, and Bobby Czyz.

The magazine is in good condition, showing minor wear on the edges consistent with age. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.

Contents & Highlights

• Is Michael Spinks Really Unbeatable? – The heavyweight champion quietly earns respect despite lacking excitement (by Michael Marley).

• Sugar Ray Leonard: “I Can Knock Out Hagler!” – A bold preview of the highly anticipated Hagler-Leonard bout (by Michael Marley).

• Frank “The Animal” Fletcher’s Fall – From TV excitement to prison survival (by Elmer Smith).

• Bobby Czyz: The Matinee Idol’s Courage – Overcoming hardship to capture the IBF light-heavyweight crown (by Randy Gordon).

• Was LaMotta Really Great? – A heated debate on the Raging Bull’s legacy (by Michael Marley).

• Was Marciano the Hardest Punching Heavyweight Champ? – Top 10 rankings of history’s hardest hitters (by Lester Bromberg).

• Tony Galento: Tough, Fat, and “Dirty” – Remembering the colorful challenger who nearly dethroned Joe Louis (by Wallace Matthews).

• George Benton: Maker of Champions – Long-overdue recognition for the master trainer (by Michael Marley).

• Mickey Ward – A promoter’s gamble on Lowell’s young warrior (by Edward Malloy).

• Vinny Pazienza – Blazing through the lightweight ranks in the “Devil’s Den” (by Bill Verigan).

• Robert “Pulpit” Gonzalez – Can a 7-foot, 300-pounder really climb the heavyweight ladder? (by Charles Jay).

• Plus: Maxie Baer, Darrin Van Horn, Tunde “The Doctor” Foster, and more.

Why Collect This Issue?

• Cover features Michael Spinks & Mike Tyson, two defining heavyweights of the 1980s.

• Previews the legendary Hagler vs. Leonard showdown.

• Early career features on fighters who went on to become household names (Vinny Pazienza, Mickey Ward).

• Mix of history, controversy, and future star predictions makes this a well-rounded collectible.