Description
The Ring Magazine – March 1992 (Ray Mercer Cover, Very Good Condition)
This March 1992 issue of The Ring Magazine features Ray Mercer on the cover as he declared himself a serious contender in the heavyweight division. This issue also highlights the 10 best matchups of 1992, the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic boxing team, the growing boxing card collecting boom, and retrospectives on Lou Nova and Rodrigo Valdes.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear. No mailing label. Please review photos for condition details. Each issue is shipped in a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents & Highlights
Features
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Superfans: Always in Their Fighters’ Corners by Dan Hirshberg (p. 18)
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The Ring’s New Year’s Wish: 10 Best Matchups of 1992 by Steve Farhood (p. 22)
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Lou Nova: The Heavyweight Who Had Greatness Beaten Out of Him by Earl Gustkey (p. 28)
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The 1980 U.S. Olympic Team – Great Expectations, Greater Disappointments by Joseph C. Tintle (p. 32)
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Flipping Out: The Boxing Card Explosion by Jim Trunzo (p. 36)
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Turning Heads: Ray Mercer Makes His Statement to the Heavyweights by Jeff Ryan (p. 42)
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The Ring Visits with Rodrigo Valdes: The Middleweight Who Almost Had It All by James Dugasie (p. 46)
Color Centerfold
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Jack Dempsey by Kevin Reksis (p. 40)
Ringside Reports & Analyses
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Fighter of the Month & Ringside Reports (p. 52)
Ratings
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The Ring’s International Ratings & Records (p. 10)
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WBC, WBA, & IBF Ratings (p. 68)
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: Rudy Zavala, Jr. Featherweight (p. 20)
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Battle of the Legends: Joe Louis vs. Muhammad Ali (p. 24)
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Time Capsules (p. 30)
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Worldwide Fight Results (p. 72)
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The Ring Classic: Cassius Clay, Bonus Boy of Boxing by Lew Eskin (p. 74)
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Looking Ahead (p. 78)
Why Collect This Issue?
This issue captures the rise of Ray Mercer, reflections on the legacy of the 1980 Olympic team, and insights into boxing’s cultural trends in the early 1990s. A must-have for collectors and fans of heavyweight history.