KO Boxing Magazine April 1985 Evander Holyfield, Tyrell Biggs Cover No Label VG


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KO Boxing Magazine – April 1985
Evander Holyfield & Tyrell Biggs Cover | No Label | Very Good Condition

This April 1985 issue of KO Boxing Magazine features Evander Holyfield and Tyrell Biggs on the cover, highlighting America’s newest Olympic stars as they began their professional boxing careers. Packed with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes reports, and historic fight previews, this issue also leads into one of the most legendary bouts of the decade: Hagler vs. Hearns, “Superfight ’85.”

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The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear typical of its age. It comes with no mailing label, which is especially desirable for collectors. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. Each item is shipped in a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.

Contents – April 1985 Issue Highlights:

  • Between Rounds – Reader letters on Gerry Cooney, Hagler-Hearns, and more

  • Fight Confidential with Steve Farhood – Olympic debuts, The Tattler, Kwickie Kwiz, and more

  • Perspective – “The Story Behind The Headline,” by Peter King

  • Media Watch – Lists, anecdotes, and top TV fights of the month

  • Punchlines – “Team ’80: The Forgotten Olympic Squad”

  • International Report – Upsets and title changes round out the year

  • KO Interview: Bill Costello – “It’s Not Going To Be A Picnic For Pryor”

  • Prince Mohammed – The light heavyweight who refused to be overlooked

  • Hagler vs. Hearns – Behind-the-scenes story of Superfight ’85

  • The Biggest Fights of the Last 10 Years – KO’s countdown leading into Hagler-Hearns

  • KO Close-Up – Profile of Larry Holmes

  • KO Pinup – Full-color portrait of the IBF champion

  • The Torch is Passed – Are America’s Olympians ready for professional glory?

  • The Predictor – KO’s brand-new column, forecasting upcoming bouts

  • KO Records – Alphabetical listings of 156 top fighters

  • WBA & WBC Ratings – Updated sanctioning body rankings

  • Worldwide Ratings – Page and Bey rise; Gomez falls in the featherweight ranks

  • Endslugs – Cooney’s unexpected WBC top-10 entry; champs’ 1984 earnings revealed

This issue is a must-have for collectors of 1980s boxing history, spotlighting the professional debut of America’s 1984 Olympic team—particularly Evander Holyfield and Tyrell Biggs—while capturing the anticipation of Hagler vs. Hearns, one of boxing’s most iconic matchups.

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