Description
The Ring Magazine – January 1993 (Evander Holyfield & Riddick Bowe Cover, Very Good Condition)
This January 1993 issue of The Ring Magazine spotlights the epic heavyweight rivalry between Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe, fresh off their first championship clash. The issue delivers in-depth coverage of the heavyweight division, along with insights on Julio César Chávez, Hector Camacho, and legendary figures like Gene Fullmer, Carmen Basilio, and John L. Sullivan. It’s a perfect piece for collectors of 1990s heavyweight boxing history.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear from age. Please see photos for details. Comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available.
Contents & Highlights
Features
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Tracking Bigfoot: The Endless Journey of a Journeyman Heavyweight by Jeff Ryan (p. 20)
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The State of the Game: Annual Report on Boxing by Steve Farhood (p. 24)
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Slammin’ & Jammin’: Holyfield & Bowe Go One on One by Robert Cassidy (p. 36)
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Gene Fullmer Looks Back With a Smile (p. 42)
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The Perfect Opposite: Why Chávez is What Camacho Should Have Been by Joseph C. Tintle (p. 44)
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The Dramatic Meeting of Sullivan and Fitzsimmons: A Day to Remember (p. 46)
Color Centerfold
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Former Two-Division Champion Carmen Basilio by Stanley Weston (p. 40)
Ringside Reports & Analyses
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Fighter of the Month & Ringside Reports (p. 50)
Ratings
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The Ring’s International Ratings & Records (p. 10)
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WBC, WBA & IBF Ratings (p. 72)
Departments
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Ringside (p. 4)
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Come Out Writing (p. 6)
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Round One (p. 8)
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Ryan Out Loud by Jeff Ryan (p. 14)
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New Faces: Junior Lightweight Frank Pena (p. 22)
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Time Capsules (p. 28)
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Worldwide Fight Results (p. 52)
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The Ring Classic: Carter is a Real Champ by Harry Winkler (p. 74)
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Looking Ahead by Steve Farhood (p. 78)
Why Collect This Issue?
This magazine is a snapshot of the early 1990s heavyweight scene, capturing the first great chapter of the Holyfield–Bowe rivalry, one of boxing’s defining matchups. With added historical features on Basilio, Fullmer, and the Sullivan–Fitzsimmons era, this issue blends modern heavyweight drama with timeless boxing history. A must-have for collectors of heavyweight-era memorabilia.