Description
Boxing Scene Magazine May 1988 Mike Tyson Cover No Label VG
This vintage Boxing Scene magazine from May 1988 features Mike Tyson on the cover, celebrated as “The Road Warrior” at the height of his dominance. With in-depth features on Tyson, Marvin Hagler, Archie Moore, and other stars and prospects of the era, this issue captures the drama and transitions of boxing in the late 1980s.
The magazine is in very good condition, with minor edge wear consistent with age. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review photos for condition details.
All magazines are shipped with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Condition
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Very good overall condition
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Minor wear on edges
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No mailing label
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Clean interior pages; see photos
Features (May 1988 Issue)
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Doug DeWitt: Boxing’s Best Kept Secret – A durable, temperamental middleweight with one of the sport’s best chins (Bill Carlino)
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Marvin Hagler Can’t Face Reality – The former middleweight champion still struggles with his loss to Sugar Ray Leonard (Randy Gordon)
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The Awakening of James Pritchard – A Louisville heavyweight begins to rise under the guidance of Jimmy Ellis and Angelo Dundee (George Rorrer)
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Bert Cooper: Can He Make It as a Heavyweight? – Cruiserweight KO artist tests himself against bigger opposition (Bill Carlino)
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Mike Tyson: The Road Warrior – An unstoppable force leaving destruction in his path (Fraser Scott)
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The Life and Times of Archie Moore – Remembering one of boxing’s greatest storytellers and survivors (Wendell Smith)
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Mark Breland: Looking for Starling – Determined to avenge his loss to Marlon Starling (Arthur Harris)
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Livingstone Bramble: Can He Get It Back Together? – The former lightweight champ’s bid for redemption (Randy Gordon)
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Aaron Davis: The Next Camacho? – A rising 14-0 prospect compared to Hector Camacho (Arthur Harris)
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Cooney and Curry: Where Do They Go From Here? – Crossroads for two once-bright stars (Mike Aoki)
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Melton Bowen: Looking for Experience – At just 18, a heavyweight prospect with big potential (Charles Jay)
This issue captures boxing’s shifting landscape in 1988, spotlighting Tyson’s dominance, Hagler’s decline, and the emergence of new talent. A valuable collectible for fans of Tyson and the golden era of late-80s boxing.