Description
KO Boxing Magazine – July 1989
Mike Tyson & Frank Bruno Cover | No Label | Very Good Condition
This July 1989 issue of KO Boxing Magazine features Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno on the cover, capturing one of the most iconic heavyweight rivalries of the late 1980s. Inside, readers will find in-depth coverage of Tyson’s vulnerabilities revealed in the Bruno fight, the Holyfield–Dokes classic, and exclusive features on legends like Roberto Durán, Meldrick Taylor, Pernell Whitaker, and more.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition with only minor edge wear consistent with its age. It has no mailing label, enhancing its value for collectors. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Each issue is shipped with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents – July 1989 Issue Highlights:
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Between Rounds – Duran’s comeback; Cooney interview; Tyson’s double headlines; classy rivalries
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Fight Confidential by Jeff Ryan – “Hit & Myth”
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Perspective by Steve Farhood – “The Big Little Fight”
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International Report – Camacho edges Mancini; Perez–Lopez bloodbath; tragedy of David Thio; Hill vs. Czyz
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The Predictor – Forecasts of Chavez–Mayweather, Andries–Lalonde, Bonecrusher–Ruddock, and Lopez–Jackson
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No More Home Cookin’ – Tony Lopez, road-tested junior lightweight champ
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The Holyfield–Dokes Slugfest – “The greatest heavyweight fight in 10 years”
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Tyson vs. Bruno – Revealing Tyson’s weaknesses: can he be beaten?
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KO Close-Up – Fact sheet on IBF lightweight champ Pernell Whitaker
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KO Pinup – Full-color poster of Pernell Whitaker
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Duran, Leonard & Hearns – A fistic “time warp” with boxing’s senior stars
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KO Interview – Meldrick Taylor: “I see boxing as an art”
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World Ratings – Updated WBA, WBC, and IBF standings
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KO Ratings – KO’s take on the world’s top fighters
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The Tattler – Boxing gossip, rumors, and behind-the-scenes news
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Blast from the Past – A golden boxing moment revisited
This issue is a must-have for collectors and fans of heavyweight boxing history, marking a turning point in Mike Tyson’s career and capturing a golden era of the sport.