Description
KO Boxing Magazine – June 1987
Mark Breland Cover | No Label | Good Condition
This June 1987 issue of KO Boxing Magazine features Mark Breland on the cover, celebrating his capture of the WBA welterweight crown. Inside, readers will find in-depth features on Breland’s rise, Michael Olajide’s growing reputation as the “Cassius Clay of the ’80s,” Marvin Hagler’s fiery words before battle, and an intriguing look at Michael Spinks and his looming collision course with Mike Tyson.
Condition:
Magazine is in good condition, with only minor wear consistent with age. No mailing label present, making it more desirable for collectors. The exact item in photos is the one you’ll receive. Comes with a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping available upon request.
Contents – June 1987 Issue Highlights:
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Between Rounds – Who’s really great, fights in demand, and where are they now?
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Fight Confidential – A great idea
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The Tattler – Gossip, news, rumor, and opinion
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Perspective – The more things change . . .
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International Report – Curry returns, Pazienza rolls, Duarte fails
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KO Hall of Fame – Pictorial feature on middleweight legend Carlos Monzon
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Michael Olajide: The Cassius Clay of the ’80s? – Is he the next great middleweight?
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The Predictor – Forecasts and previews of upcoming bouts
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Marvin Hagler’s Last Words Before War – “I’ll rip his head off”
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Mark Breland Captures the WBA Welterweight Crown – More an appointment than a coronation
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KO Closeup – Profile of Greg Haugen
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KO Pinup – Full-color poster of IBF lightweight champ Greg Haugen
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IBF Heavyweight King Michael Spinks – Is he afraid of Mike Tyson?
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The World Ratings – WBC, WBA, and IBF rankings
This issue is a must-have for collectors and boxing fans, marking Breland’s breakthrough moment while capturing the tension of the late-1980s fight scene, as legends like Hagler, Spinks, and Tyson defined the era.