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Boxing Scene Magazine – October 1984 – Héctor “Macho” Camacho Cover – No Label
This October 1984 issue of Boxing Scene features WBC super featherweight champion Héctor “Macho” Camacho on the cover, with inside stories examining his flashy rise, boxing’s biggest comebacks, and in-depth profiles of fighters across divisions. Blending contemporary stars with boxing history and cultural insights, this edition captures the sport at a fascinating crossroads in the mid-1980s.
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The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is the exact copy you will receive. Please review photos for condition details. Each item is shipped with a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Include:
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Why Mancini Has to Come Back… Stronger Than Ever by Ed Schuyler – The debate over Ray Mancini’s return.
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They’re Starting to Hate Macho Camacho by Ed Schuyler – Brashness and charisma make Camacho one of boxing’s most polarizing young stars.
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Pran O’Neal Re-Enters the Fight Picture by Bill Libby – The actor’s new role as a boxing manager.
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“I’ve Got to Get Alcohol and Drugs Out of My Life” – A former heavyweight champ reflects on wasted years.
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Dorian Malamed: Will He Be the Next Heavyweight Champion? by Howard Goldstein – A 21-year-old prospect drawing attention from major promoters.
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Marciano… Louis… Ali… – Ranking the most exciting heavyweights of all time.
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A Partner Predicts: What’s Ahead for Gerry Cooney by Michael Marley – Examining Cooney’s talent and heart.
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Jose Valdivieso: The Best of Both Worlds by Bruce Lowitt – From baseball fields to boxing broadcasts.
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Mark Breland: Will He Become Pro Boxing’s Next Superstar? by Ed Schuyler – Can the Olympic gold medalist live up to the hype?
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The Horrible Tragedy of Sugar Ray Seales by Michael Marley – A detached retina exposes flaws in the fight game.
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Mike Weaver Made Coetzee Heavyweight Champ! by Ed Schuyler – How Weaver paved the way for Gerrie Coetzee’s world title.
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Howard Cossell in Prison Pleads… “Why Don’t They Let Me Out Just to Fight?” by Pete Hoblin – A tongue-in-cheek feature imagining Cosell’s return.
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The Fight Game’s Version of “All in the Family” – The Gossen family’s boxing dynasty.
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Gus Dorley: The Man and the Champion by Murray Goodman – Old-fashioned principles in the modern fight world.
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Freddie Pacheco: Also Known as “The Fight Artist” by Bill Libby – Ali’s former physician turned author, commentator, and renowned artist.
A standout issue that showcases boxing’s brightest new stars, celebrated legends, and behind-the-scenes figures who shaped the sport’s history.