Description
KO Boxing Magazine – October 1985
Larry Holmes Cover | No Label | Very Good Condition
This October 1985 issue of KO Boxing Magazine features heavyweight legend Larry Holmes on the cover. Known as one of the greatest champions of his era, Holmes was still proving his dominance in the mid-1980s. This issue offers in-depth features, exclusive interviews, fight analysis, and profiles of the sport’s top names, capturing boxing during one of its most competitive decades.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear consistent with age. This copy has no mailing label, making it especially appealing to collectors. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. All items are shipped in a plastic protective covering, with combined shipping available upon request.
Contents – October 1985 Issue Highlights:
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Between Rounds – Readers’ letters on Gene Hatcher, the cruiserweights, and Carl “The Truth” Williams
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Fight Confidential with Steve Farhood – A wide-ranging set of observations
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The Tattler – Gossip, news, and insider opinions from the boxing world
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Perspective – “There’s So Much That’s Good About Larry Holmes” by Peter King
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Media Watch – Prime-time boxing makes its return to network television
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International Report – McGuigan dethrones Pedroza; Ratliff outpoints DeLeon
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Superstars & Superfights – Marvin Hagler profiled
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KO Interview – Mark Breland: “I don’t want people to say I still look like an amateur”
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Light Heavyweight Champion Michael Spinks – A great champion in search of worthy challengers
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Title Contention Analysis – Five fighters who deserve title shots—and five who don’t
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Milton McCrory – Why he’ll remain second until he beats Curry
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Larry Holmes Feature – Still champion after all these years
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Wilfredo Gomez – Achieves his “Triple Crown” with help from his team
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The Predictor – KO’s bold fight forecasts
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Round by Rounds – Reports on Holmes-Williams and Gomez-Lockridge
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KO Records – Complete alphabetical listings of 156 top fighters
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WBA & WBC Ratings – Sanctioning body rankings
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Worldwide Ratings – KO’s independent world rankings
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Endslugs – Analysis of division jumpers and boxing statistics
This issue is a must-have for boxing collectors and historians, especially those following Larry Holmes’ championship reign and the rise of fighters like Breland, McGuigan, and Spinks. With its balanced mix of analysis, interviews, and fight coverage, it offers a vivid snapshot of mid-1980s boxing.