Description
KO Boxing Magazine – January 1985
David Bey, Larry Holmes Cover | No Label | Very Good Condition
This January 1985 issue of KO Boxing Magazine features heavyweight standouts David Bey and Larry Holmes on the cover. A staple for boxing fans of the era, KO delivered in-depth reporting, exclusive interviews, and vivid photography that captured the sport’s energy in the mid-1980s.
Condition:
This magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor wear on the edges consistent with age. The copy offered here has no mailing label, making it particularly desirable for collectors. Please review the detailed photos for condition purposes. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. All magazines are shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents – January 1985 Issue Highlights:
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Between Rounds – Readers’ letters on Breland, Boza-Edwards, and the heavyweight scene
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Fight Confidential with Steve Farhood – Fighter stereotypes, The Tattler, and more
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Perspective – “Live At The Olympic” by Richard Hoffer
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Media Watch – Coverage of ABC’s Olympic boxing broadcast and top TV fights
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Punchlines – “Golden Gooses,” a look at boxing’s newest family effort
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International Report – Broad vs. Gregg, Dokes’ struggles, and Bump City revisited
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KO Interview – Tyrone Crawley: “I’d Have No Problems With Mancini”
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Olympic Matchup – The 1984 U.S. team versus the 1976 squad
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Harry Arroyo vs. White Lightning Brown – Lightweight division spotlight
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The Wide-Open Heavyweight Division – Holmes, Coetzee, Thomas, or Bey? Who will dominate?
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KO Close-Up – Profile of WBC super lightweight champion Bill Costello
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KO Centerfold – Full-color pinup of Bill Costello
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Boxing’s Greatest Hits – Ranking the sport’s 10 hardest punchers
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Barry McGuigan – Ireland’s top featherweight takes on Gomez and Pedroza
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Head-to-Head – Don Curry vs. Aaron Pryor: expert predictions
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Sugar Ray Robinson Retrospective – On the eve of his bout with Carmen Basilio
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Round by Round – Fight breakdowns of Arroyo-Brown and Thomas-Witherspoon
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KO Records – Complete listings of 156 rated fighters and their records
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KO Ratings – Heavyweight shakeups and updated Pound for Pound rankings
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Endslugs – Ratings analysis and championship stats
A must-have for boxing historians, fans of the heavyweight division, or collectors of vintage sports magazines, this issue offers a vivid snapshot of the sport during one of its most competitive eras.