Description
The Ring Magazine – May 1975 (George Foreman Cover, No Label, Good Condition)
This vintage issue of The Ring Magazine (May 1975) features George Foreman on the cover during the height of his reign as one of boxing’s most feared punchers.
The magazine is in good condition, showing normal age wear but fully intact. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Includes a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping available.
Contents & Highlights
Editorial
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As Nat Loubet Sees It
Reports from Ringside
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Quarry Decision Unpopular; Suzuki Defeats Buchanan – By Ray Mitchell
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Frazier KO of Ellis Makes Him Solid Contender – By Mike Hayes
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How to Lose One Million in One Night
Controversy
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Ali’s Next: Frazier or Foreman? – By Dan Daniels
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Tiger Flowers’ Mysterious Death – By James H. Jones
Special Features
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Tommy Rose Another Fidel LaBarba – By Tom Drake
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Talent in Twin Cities – By George D. Blair
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Germany Priming [illegible] – By Jack A. Tree
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Johnny Baldwin: Mad Man Mad Johnny – By Howard White
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When Do Fighters Say Farewell? – By Lester Bromberg
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Sweden Bars Boxing – By Sven Ekstrom
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Ring Champion Tony Zale Helps Chicago – By Philomena T. Zale
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Boxing at Capital Centre Thriving – By Ed Scullen
Extra Attractions
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Camera Clicks
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Questions and Answers
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Punch Lines
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Mickey Walker Middleweight Portrait
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Up and Down Old Broadway – By Sam Taub
World Ratings
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Jimmy Young – Fighter of the Month
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Prospects of the Month
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United States Ratings
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Results of the Month
Why Collect This Issue?
This issue captures a pivotal moment in heavyweight boxing history, as debates raged over Muhammad Ali’s next opponent—Joe Frazier or George Foreman—while Joe Frazier reasserted himself as a top contender with a knockout win over Jimmy Ellis. It also includes historical features on fighters like Tiger Flowers, Tony Zale, and Mickey Walker, making it a must-have for serious collectors of vintage boxing memorabilia.
Original Ring Magazine issues are prized as “The Bible of Boxing”, offering authentic rankings, reports, and photography that bring the golden age of the sport back to life.