Description
The Ring Magazine – July 1983 (Jeff Chandler Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)
This July 1983 issue of The Ring Magazine features Jeff Chandler on the cover, recognized as “Boxing’s Littlest Big Man.” Inside, the issue also pays tribute to Jack Dempsey (1895–1983) with a special in memoriam feature honoring one of the sport’s greatest legends. Additional highlights include coverage of Sugar Ray Seales’ tragic decline, Jose Sulaiman’s long-lost diaries, and full reports on major fights of the era, including Holmes–Witherspoon, Hagler–Scypion, and Dokes–Weaver.
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor wear on the edges. Please review photos for exact details. Each copy is shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents & Highlights
Features
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Jeff Chandler: Boxing’s Littlest Big Man – p. 16
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Jack Dempsey: A Legend for All Times – p. 24
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Jose Sulaiman’s Long Lost Diaries – p. 34
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Sugar Ray Seales: Blind and Broke – p. 68
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Wesley Mouzon – by Tom Greer, p. 70
Nostalgia
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Paul Berlenbach – by Paul Gallico, p. 72
Ringside Reports
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Fighter of the Month: Bobby Chacon – p. 40
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Fight of the Month: Dokes–Weaver – p. 40
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Coverage: Curry–Haley, Holmes–Witherspoon, Ocasio–Stephens, Benitez–Cerda, Page–Snipes, Hagler–Scypion – p. 45
Rings Around the World – p. 58
Ratings
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The Ring’s International Ratings – p. 42
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United States Ratings – p. 59
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African Ratings – p. 62
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Latin American Ratings – p. 63
Departments
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Ringside – Editorial by Bert Randolph Sugar, p. 2
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Round One – p. 5
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Come Out Writing – p. 10
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Swap & Sell – p. 12
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Veteran Boxers Beat – p. 14
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Win, Lose & Draw – by Charlie McGill, p. 39
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Questions & Answers – p. 56
Why Collect This Issue?
This edition is a dual collectible—celebrating Jeff Chandler’s career while also serving as a historic Jack Dempsey memorial issue following his passing in May 1983. With reports on major fights of the early 80s and features on legends past and present, it is a must-have for collectors of vintage boxing history.