Description
The Ring Magazine – June 1986 (Barry McGuigan Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)
This June 1986 issue of The Ring Magazine features featherweight sensation Barry McGuigan on the cover as he brought his charisma and championship reign to the U.S. spotlight. Alongside McGuigan’s feature story, this issue covers cruiserweight contenders, profiles of top fighters like Bobby Czyz, Robbie Sims, and Kid Gavilan, and a mix of ringside reports from major bouts of the mid-1980s.
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear. No mailing label. Please see photos for details. Each issue comes in a protective plastic sleeve. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents & Highlights
Features
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Barry’s Back in the USA by Nigel Collins (p. 6)
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Cruiserweight Collision Course by Nigel Collins (p. 8)
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Waiting to Welcome the Hero by Joseph D’O’Brien (p. 12)
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Bertic’s the Boss by Jack Welsh (p. 28)
Profiles
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Robbie Sims: His Brother’s (Gate)Keeper by Robert Muldoon (p. 18)
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Bobby Czyz: Matinee Idol Comes of Age by Nigel Collins (p. 36)
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Kid Gavilan: Cuban Hawk Still Flying High by Jack Welsh (p. 38)
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In This Corner: Don Chargin by Christopher Coats (p. 68)
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Boxer Shorts: Henry Tillman & Fred Pendleton (p. 67)
Ringside Reports & Analysis
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Curry–Rodriguez, Frazier–Smith, Bruno–Coetzee, DeLeon–Benton, Biggs–Sims (p. 22)
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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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USBA, NABF, and British Commonwealth Ratings (pp. 36–55)
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IBF 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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Round One by Nigel Collins (p. 8)
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Ask the AnswerMan by Herbert G. Goldman (p. 11)
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Swap and Sell (p. 17)
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Worldwide Fight Results (p. 52)
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Solid Goldman by Herbert G. Goldman (p. 54)
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Veteran Boxers Beat by Charlie Spina (p. 63)
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Ask the Stars (p. 65)
Why Collect This Issue?
This edition captures Barry McGuigan’s peak years when he was celebrated as both a champion and a cultural icon, alongside coverage of key fights from Curry, Bruno, DeLeon, and others. With in-depth fighter profiles and international ratings, it’s a valuable collectible for fans of 1980s boxing history.