The Ring Magazine May 1986 cover featuring Marvelous Marvin Hagler against John Mugabi with the tagline 'Marvelous Marvin Tames The Beast'. This issue highlights a key boxing match, presenting a vivid snapshot of mid-80s boxing history.
The Ring Magazine May 1986 interior page showing the contents list, featuring articles including 'Night of Knockouts' and 'Ringside Reports'. This page serves as an overview of the magazine dedicated to boxing.
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The Ring Magazine May 1986 cover featuring Marvelous Marvin Hagler against John Mugabi with the tagline 'Marvelous Marvin Tames The Beast'. This issue highlights a key boxing match, presenting a vivid snapshot of mid-80s boxing history.The Ring Magazine May 1986 interior page showing the contents list, featuring articles including 'Night of Knockouts' and 'Ringside Reports'. This page serves as an overview of the magazine dedicated to boxing.

The Ring Magazine May 1986 Marvin Hagler vs. John Mugabi Cover No Label

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The Ring Magazine – May 1986 (Marvin Hagler vs. John Mugabi Cover, No Label, Good Condition)

This May 1986 issue of The Ring Magazine features the epic showdown between Marvelous Marvin Hagler and John “The Beast” Mugabi on the cover. Known as one of the most thrilling middleweight wars of the decade, Hagler vs. Mugabi was a defining moment in boxing history, showcasing Hagler’s grit in one of his last great battles.

The magazine is in good condition, showing minor wear along the edges consistent with age. Please review the photos for exact condition. Item ships in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping available upon request.

Contents & Highlights

Features

  • Night of Knockouts – A look at a fight card packed with stoppages, by Jack Welsh (p. 6)

  • “Old Pops” Just Keeps Rollin’ Along – Veteran fighter profile, by Phill Marder (p. 12)

  • Dublin Donnybrook – A clash overseas, by Jack Magowan (p. 16)

  • Outsmarting Your TV Set – A commentary on televised boxing, by Joseph D’O’Brian (p. 20)

  • The “Pit Bull” Bites the “Butterfly” – Key fight analysis, by Jack Welsh (p. 30)

  • The Battle of Troy – By Nigel Collins (p. 36)

Profiles

  • Boxer Shorts: John Carter & Anthony English (p. 67)

  • In This Corner: Beau Williford – By J.R. Jowett (p. 68)

Ringside Reports & Analysis

  • Ringside Reports – Lora–Vasquez, Nelson–Villasana, Arguello–Costello, McGuigan–Cabrera, Zapata–Lucas, Zambrano, Weaver–Williams (p. 24)

  • Rings Around the World – Global fight roundups (p. 42)

Ratings

  • The Ring’s International Ratings (p. 34)

  • United States Boxing Federation Ratings (p. 45)

  • North American Boxing Federation Ratings (p. 46)

  • Latin American Ratings (p. 50)

  • European Ratings (p. 54)

  • International Boxing Federation Ratings (p. 59)

Departments

  • Ringside – By Nigel Collins (p. 2)

  • Come Out Writing (p. 3)

  • Round One – By Nigel Collins (p. 4)

  • Ask the AnswerMan – By Herbert G. Goldman (p. 39)

  • Solid Goldman – By Herbert G. Goldman (p. 40)

  • Worldwide Fight Results (p. 63)

  • Veteran Boxers Beat – By Charlie Spina (p. 65)

  • Ask the Stars (p. 66)

Why Collect This Issue?

This issue is a must-have for boxing historians and collectors, as it captures the Hagler vs. Mugabi classic—a fight that cemented Hagler’s place among the middleweight greats. Alongside coverage of global bouts and official Ring ratings, it represents a true snapshot of mid-80s boxing at its peak.

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