Boxing Scene Magazine September 1987 Thomas Hearns Cover No Label VG

Boxing Scene Magazine September 1987 Thomas Hearns Cover No Label VG

This vintage Boxing Scene magazine from September 1987 features Thomas Hearns on the cover, spotlighting his pursuit of a historic fourth world title. The issue also contains a special heavyweight section covering Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, and heavyweight legends past and present, making it a standout collectible from boxing’s golden era.

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 details.

All magazines are shipped with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Condition

• Very good overall condition

• Minor wear on edges

• No mailing label

• Clean interior pages; see photos

Special Heavyweight Section

• The Death Threat That Shook Up Mike Tyson – A chilling incident after his Bonecrusher Smith victory (Michael Marley)

• The Ten Most Controversial Heavyweight Title Fights – From Dempsey–Tunney’s “long count” to modern disputes (Arthur Harris)

• Holyfield Can Become a Heavyweight Contender – A look at the 24-year-old cruiserweight’s ambitions (Michael Marley)

• Was Max Schmeling Really a Nazi? – Untangling myth and truth about Germany’s first boxing champion (Lester Bromberg)

• Rating the 15 Greatest All-Time Heavyweights – A historical ranking of the division’s best (Christopher Coats)

• Mike Williams: Prospect or Myth? – Media hype or genuine heavyweight talent? (Michael Marley)

Features

• Thomas Hearns: First Ever to Win Four World Titles? – Hearns eyes redemption at 160 pounds after his loss to Hagler (Michael Marley)

• Chris Reid: A Throwback to the Old Days – Rising light heavyweight nicknamed The Shamrock Express (Charles Jay)

• Frank “The Animal” Fletcher: Prison Was Like a Living Hell – Sequel to a widely acclaimed feature (Elmer Smith)

• Harold Knight’s Big Night – Capturing the USBA junior lightweight crown (Arthur Harris)

• “Super D” DuPlessis – The bible-toting lightweight knockout artist (Charles Jay)

• Glenwood Brown: The Real Beast – A junior welterweight prospect juggling the machine shop and the gym (Michael Marley)

• Mark Weinman: The Hebrew Hammer – A hard-hitting welterweight/middleweight making waves (Randy Gordon)

• David Davis: Deaf-Mute Fighter with a Hard Punch – Overcoming meningitis and thriving in the ring (Helen Smieters)

• Boyd Trahan: The Cajun Bomber – Louisiana’s heavy-hitting junior lightweight (Charles Jay)

• Seamus McDonagh – Brooklyn lightweight fighting his way into contention (Randy Gordon)

This issue blends heavyweight history with profiles of emerging stars, capturing both the legends and future contenders of the late 1980s. A must-have for collectors of Thomas Hearns and classic boxing magazines.