Description
KO Boxing Magazine April 1987 Mike Tyson Cover No Label VG
This vintage KO Boxing issue from April 1987 features Mike Tyson on the cover, celebrating his spectacular triumphs and meteoric rise as heavyweight champion. The magazine dives deep into boxing’s biggest names of the mid-1980s, from Sugar Ray Leonard to Ray Mancini, with sharp commentary, rankings, and features that define the era.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with age. The exact item in the photos is the one you will receive. Please review pictures for condition.
All magazines are shipped with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Condition
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Very good condition
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No mailing label
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Minor wear on edges (see photos)
Features & Highlights
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Mike Tyson: Spectacular Triumph, Spectacular Future – A feature on the new heavyweight champion’s dominance and what lies ahead.
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KO Interview: Ray Mancini – “Boxing Was The Biggest Part of My Life” – A candid conversation with the popular lightweight.
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Sugar Ray Leonard’s Historic Challenge – Can Leonard really defeat Marvelous Marvin Hagler?
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The Middleweight Youth Movement – The men who could replace Hagler in the division spotlight.
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The Most Overrated and Underrated in Boxing – KO’s controversial ratings on who truly deserves praise.
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Rocky Marciano Pictorial – A visual tribute in Champions Hall of Fame.
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Greg Haugen, Pinklon Thomas, and Orlando Canizales Reports – Highlights from the international boxing scene.
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Perspective: Trading Places – Opinion piece on shifting dynamics in boxing.
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The Predictor – Previews and fight picks for upcoming bouts.
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The World Ratings & KO Worldwide Rankings – WBC, WBA, IBF standings plus KO’s own authoritative rankings.
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Media Watch – The five best and five worst boxing movies reviewed.
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Plus: Between Rounds, Fight Confidential, The Tattler – news, gossip, and insider takes from the fight world.
This issue captures Tyson’s rise to superstardom and the shifting landscape of 1980s boxing, making it a must-have for collectors and fans of the sport.