Description
KO Boxing Magazine – August 1988 (Mike Tyson & Michael Spinks Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)
This vintage issue of KO Boxing Magazine (August 1988) features Mike Tyson and Michael Spinks on the cover, with in-depth coverage of their legendary clash, Superfight ’88. The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear, and is well-preserved for its age. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review photos for condition reference.
All magazines are shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents of this issue include:
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Columns & Reports
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Between Rounds – Hearns’ grand slam; the Ramirez–Whitaker affair; an American bias
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Fight Confidential (Jeff Ryan) – An Unmanageable Mess: The Tyson tug-of-war
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Perspective (Steve Farhood) – Superfight On My Mind: The last word on Tyson–Spinks
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International Report – Hill stops Emebe; Mayweather claims another Mexican scalp; Tyson scrubs Tubbs
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Media Watch – Open Letters to the Tube
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Feature Articles
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Lockridge Survives the Rocky Road – Finding a new appreciation of life
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Exclusive Coverage: Evander Holyfield Unifies the Cruiser Crown – After kayoing Carlos DeLeon, Holyfield sets his sights on the heavyweight division
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Tyson–Spinks: KO’s Fearless Forecast of Superfight ’88 – Predictions on who will win June 27, and why
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Spotlights & Interviews
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KO Closeup – Buddy McGirt fact sheet
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KO Pinup – Full-color Buddy McGirt centerfold
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Lloyd Honeyghan Regains His Welterweight Title – Easy win, difficult future
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KO Interview: Matthew Hilton – “Give Me That Next Step, The Next Challenge”
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Rankings & History
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The World Ratings – WBA, WBC, and IBF standings
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KO Ratings – KO’s own rankings of the world’s best fighters
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The Tattler – Latest boxing gossip, news, and rumors
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Blast from the Past – Roberto Durán dethrones Ken Buchanan
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This issue captures one of boxing’s biggest events—the Tyson vs. Spinks superfight—alongside features on Holyfield’s rise, Honeyghan’s comeback, and insights from stars like Buddy McGirt and Matthew Hilton. A must-have collectible from the golden era of 1980s boxing.