Description
KO Boxing Magazine – May 1986
Mike Tyson Cover | No Label | Good Condition
This May 1986 issue of KO Boxing Magazine features a young Mike Tyson on the cover, just as he was beginning his meteoric rise to heavyweight dominance. Inside, readers will find an exclusive interview with Tyson, alongside coverage of Evander Holyfield’s breakthrough, Larry Holmes’ uncertain future, and in-depth previews of upcoming championship bouts.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition, though it shows rips and wear along the binding consistent with its age. No mailing label attached, making it more desirable for collectors. The item pictured is the exact one you will receive. Comes in a plastic protective sleeve. Combined shipping available.
Contents – May 1986 Issue Highlights:
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Between Rounds – Letters on Hector Camacho, Donald Curry, and Aaron Pryor
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Fight Confidential – Steve Farhood on Mike Tyson’s thunder and CBS’s blunder
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The Tattler – Gossip, news, rumor, and opinion
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Media Watch – The best and worst of TV boxing in 1985
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International Report – Neon Leon lights up New York, Biggs makes waves
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The Predictor – Previews of Spinks–Holmes and Gomez–McGuigan
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Cruiserweight Evander Holyfield – Bronze medalist strikes first gold
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Contender Larry Holmes – Starting over or just hanging on?
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Head to Head – Donald Curry vs. Mike McCallum, expert predictions
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KO Interview: Mike Tyson – “People want entertainment, intrigue. I give them what they want.”
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KO Closeup – Profile of Michael Spinks
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KO Pinup – Full-color portrait of Michael Spinks, KO’s 1985 Fighter of the Year
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The Breeding Ground – The stables with the most thoroughbreds
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The 1985 Title Fight Calendar – Month-by-month look back at championship bouts
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KO Records – Alphabetical listing of the top 156 fighters
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WBA & WBC Ratings – Official sanctioning body rankings
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Worldwide Ratings – KO ranks the world’s best fighters
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Ratings Analysis – The progress of the Olympians
This issue is a must-have for collectors, capturing Tyson’s early rise, Holyfield’s emergence, and a shifting heavyweight scene that defined boxing in the mid-1980s.