Cover of The Ring Magazine from February 1988 featuring Frank Tate, showcasing him holding a championship belt, with the headline 'Gold Outshines the Glitter'. This vintage boxing magazine highlights major fights and icons from the era, including Mike Tyson.
The Ring Magazine February 1988 contents page featuring articles on boxing legends such as Frank Tate, Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes, and Tommy Hearns, including features, profiles, and fight analysis.
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Cover of The Ring Magazine from February 1988 featuring Frank Tate, showcasing him holding a championship belt, with the headline 'Gold Outshines the Glitter'. This vintage boxing magazine highlights major fights and icons from the era, including Mike Tyson.The Ring Magazine February 1988 contents page featuring articles on boxing legends such as Frank Tate, Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes, and Tommy Hearns, including features, profiles, and fight analysis.

The Ring Magazine February 1988 Frank Tate Cover No Label

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The Ring Magazine – February 1988 (Frank Tate Cover, No Label, Good Condition)

This vintage issue of The Ring Magazine (February 1988, Vol. LXVI, No. 12) features Frank Tate on the cover, with inside coverage also highlighting Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes, and Tommy Hearns. Published during one of boxing’s most exciting eras, this issue covers major title fights, rising prospects, and the ongoing dominance of Tyson.

The magazine is in good condition, showing minor age-related wear. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review photos for condition. Comes in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping available.

Highlights from this issue include:

  • Features & Profiles

    • The Desired Dozen

    • Good Bad Fights (by Joseph D’O’Brian)

    • Holmes Next for Tyson (by Nigel Collins)

    • Gold Outshines the Glitter (by Jack Welsh)

    • Armchair Agony (by Phill Marder)

    • New Faces: Vaughn Hooks

    • Boxer Shorts: Nicky Walker & Dan Murphy

    • In This Corner: Will Edgington (by Christopher Coats)

  • Ringside Reports & Analysis

    • Roldan Rolls Over for Hearns

    • Coverage of Kalambay–Barkley, Ramirez–Boza-Edwards, Hilton–Callahan, Witherspoon–Williams, Vasquez–Park, Mitchell–Londas, and Rosi–Aquino

    • Rings Around the World

  • Ratings & Departments

    • The Ring’s International Ratings

    • IBF, WBA, WBC Ratings

    • Ringside (by Nigel Collins)

    • Round One (by Phill Marder)

    • Ask the Answerman (by Phill Marder)

    • Veteran Boxers Beat (by Charlie Spina)

    • Worldwide Fight Results

    • Ask the Stars

This issue captures a pivotal moment in the late 1980s fight scene, spotlighting Mike Tyson’s looming matchup with Larry Holmes, Tommy Hearns’ destruction of Juan Roldan, and the rise of new contenders like Frank Tate. A great addition to any fight fan’s collection.

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