Description
The Ring Magazine – June 1984 (Johnny Bumphus, Lou Duva & Rocky Lockridge Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)
This June 1984 issue of The Ring Magazine features Johnny Bumphus, Lou Duva, and Rocky Lockridge on the cover, capturing a moment when Duva’s stable of fighters was making major waves in boxing. Inside, the issue covers Superfight ’84: Holmes vs. Coetzee, Tim Witherspoon’s rise to the WBC title, Pipino Cuevas’ comeback, and the unretirement of Aaron Pryor.
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear consistent with age. Please review photos for exact condition details. Each copy ships in a protective plastic sleeve, and we offer combined shipping upon request.
Contents & Highlights
Profiles
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The Fighters’ Manager: Lou Duva Manages to Stay Hungry – by Randy Gordon
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The Fight Doctor “Dissected” – Interview with Ferdie Pacheco
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New Faces: Robert Pew – by Gary Nager
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Harry Arroyo: The Quiet Warrior – by Larry Ringler
Special Feature
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Superfight ’84 Preview: Holmes vs. Coetzee for the “Undisputed” Title – by Ben Sharav
News & Features
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Pipino Cuevas’ Comeback – by Steven R. Nicolaisen
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Breland Wins 5th Straight Golden Gloves Title
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Pryor Unretires: Hawk’s Return No Surprise – by Ben Sharav
Nostalgia
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When Battling Nelson Mastered Joe Gans – by Steven R. Nicolaisen
Ringside Fight Coverage
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’Spoon Grabs WBC Belt as Page Withers – by Jim Hunter
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Fighter of the Month: Tim Witherspoon
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Ringside Reports: DeLeon–Davis, Rosario–Elizondo, Medal–Hargrove, Watanabe–Chavez
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Rings Around the World
Ratings
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The Ring’s International Ratings
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United States Ratings
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North American Ratings
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Latin American Ratings
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European Ratings
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British Commonwealth Ratings
Departments
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Ringside – Editorial by Randy Gordon
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Round One – by Ben Sharav
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Front Page – by Michael Katz
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Swap & Sell
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Come Out Writing
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Questions & Answers
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Veteran Boxers’ Beat
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Win, Lose & Draw
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In This Corner...
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For The Record
Why Collect This Issue?
This issue is a snapshot of mid-1980s boxing, spotlighting Lou Duva’s managerial influence, Aaron Pryor’s dramatic comeback, and Tim Witherspoon’s ascension as WBC heavyweight champion. It also previews the Holmes–Coetzee showdown and features Golden Gloves coverage of Mark Breland, one of the era’s brightest amateur-to-pro stars. A must-have for collectors of 1980s boxing history.