Description
The Ring Magazine – December 1986 (Edwin Rosario Cover, No Label, Good Condition)
This December 1986 issue of The Ring Magazine features Edwin Rosario on the cover during a defining stage of his career. Inside, readers will find in-depth features, exclusive interviews, and ringside coverage of key bouts that shaped the mid-1980s boxing scene.
The magazine is in good condition, showing only light wear on the edges consistent with age. Please see photos for full details. Ships in a protective plastic sleeve. Combined shipping available upon request.
Contents & Highlights
Features
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Butch Lewis Interview – By Joseph D’O’Brian (p. 6)
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The Journeyman Who Became A Champ – By Nigel Collins (p. 10)
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The Fix – By Chris Anderson & Sharon McGehee (p. 14)
Profiles
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New Faces: Genaro Hernandez – By Jack Welsh (p. 43)
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Boxer Shorts: Seamus McDonagh & Felix Santiago (p. 67)
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In This Corner: Jack Fiske – By Christopher Coats (p. 68)
Ringside Reports & Analysis
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Coverage of Honeyghan–Curry, Alli–Santana, Johnson–Emebe, Tucker–Broad, Zapata–Castro, Chang–Montiel, Shin–Chung, Andries–Sibson, Michael–Daho (p. 24)
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Miami Madness – By Nigel Collins (p. 32)
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Rings Around the World (p. 44)
Ratings
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The Ring’s International Ratings (p. 34)
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United States Boxing Association Ratings (p. 48)
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North American Boxing Federation Ratings (p. 49)
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British Commonwealth Ratings (p. 53)
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Japanese Ratings (p. 54)
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International Boxing Federation Ratings (p. 57)
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World Boxing Council Ratings (p. 60)
Departments
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Ringside – By Nigel Collins (p. 2)
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Come Out Writing (p. 3)
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Ask The AnswerMan – By Herbert G. Goldman (p. 23)
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Solid Goldman – By Herbert G. Goldman (p. 46)
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Worldwide Fight Results (p. 63)
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Veteran Boxers Beat – By Charlie Spina (p. 65)
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Ask The Stars (p. 66)
Why Collect This Issue?
This edition captures boxing at a pivotal moment, featuring Edwin Rosario’s rise, Butch Lewis’s candid interview, and the emergence of Genaro Hernandez, who would later become a world champion and a respected figure in the sport. Combined with major fight reports like Honeyghan–Curry, it’s a must-have for collectors of 1980s boxing history.