Description
International Boxing Digest Magazine July 1996 George Foreman Tribute
This July 1996 issue of International Boxing Digest features a special retirement tribute to “Big” George Foreman, alongside in-depth coverage of the sport’s biggest names of the mid-1990s. A must-have for fans of Foreman and heavyweight boxing history.
Condition
The magazine is in good condition with some minor wear consistent with age. The photos show the exact item you will receive. Each issue is shipped in a protective plastic sleeve. Combined shipping available upon request.
Contents
Features
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HBO’s Boxing After Dark — David J. Critchell (p. 4)
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Special Retirement Tribute: “Big” George Foreman — David J. Critchell (p. 8)
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Lennox Lewis: Finally Fulfilling The Hype? — Stephen Totilo (p. 12)
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Johnny Tapia: To Hell and Back — David Wood (p. 14)
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Corbett vs. Jackson — Steven R. Nicolaisen (p. 50)
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South Africa’s Little Giant: Baby Jake Matlala — Gregory Juckett (p. 58)
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IBD Remembers Murray Goodman — Herbert G. Goldman (p. 64)
Interviews
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Teddy Atlas — Joseph J. Bruno (p. 10)
Departments
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In This Corner (p. 2)
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Opening Round (p. 3)
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Juckett’s Jabs (p. 5)
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Ringside Roundup (p. 6)
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The Political Arena (p. 16)
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The Boxing Answerman (p. 49, 60)
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Michael Olajide’s BIAS (p. 55)
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Prospects (p. 61)
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Collectors Corner (p. 62)
World-Wide Boxing Scene
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Fight of the Month (p. 18)
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Fighter of the Month (p. 19)
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World Title Bouts (p. 20)
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At The Bell (p. 28)
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Upcoming Bouts (p. 30)
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IBD ’Round The World (p. 36)
Records
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Lennox Lewis (p. 13)
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Johnny Tapia (p. 15)
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Fabrice Tiozzo (p. 49)
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George Foreman (p. 54)
Ratings
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World Ratings Commentary (p. 31)
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IBD World Ratings (p. 32)
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WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO Ratings (pp. 34–35)
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NABF Ratings (p. 38)
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USBA Ratings (p. 40)
Collectible Value
This issue is especially desirable for its exclusive Foreman retirement feature, combined with profiles of Lennox Lewis, Johnny Tapia, Baby Jake Matlala, and classic fight retrospectives. A solid addition to any vintage boxing collection.