The Ring Magazine cover from November 1985 featuring John Mugabi in a boxing robe with the title 'Will Hagler Feast on The Beast?' This issue highlights the matchup between Marvin Hagler and John Mugabi, adding historical context to boxing in the 1980s.
Inside page of The Ring Magazine, November 1985, displaying the contents list. This page outlines features like 'Lightning Strikes' and profiles of fighters, emphasizing the magazine's focus on boxing analysis and historical reports.
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The Ring Magazine cover from November 1985 featuring John Mugabi in a boxing robe with the title 'Will Hagler Feast on The Beast?' This issue highlights the matchup between Marvin Hagler and John Mugabi, adding historical context to boxing in the 1980s.Inside page of The Ring Magazine, November 1985, displaying the contents list. This page outlines features like 'Lightning Strikes' and profiles of fighters, emphasizing the magazine's focus on boxing analysis and historical reports.

The Ring Magazine November 1985 John Mugabi & Marvin Hagler Cover No Label VG

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Description

The Ring Magazine – November 1985 (John Mugabi & Marvin Hagler Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)

This November 1985 issue of The Ring Magazine features Marvin Hagler and John Mugabi on the cover, previewing their highly anticipated showdown in the middleweight division. Inside, readers will find in-depth fight previews, profiles of rising stars, and detailed reports from ringside action around the world. The issue captures one of the sport’s most exciting eras, with Hagler, Hearns, and Mugabi dominating headlines.

The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear. Please review all photos for exact condition. All magazines are shipped in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available.

Contents & Highlights

Features

  • Lightning Strikes – by Joseph D’O’Brien

  • Is Canada Boxing Dry? – by Herbert G. Goldman

  • A Legend Returns – by Robert Muldoon

  • Hagler–Mugabi Preview – by Nigel Collins

  • Hearns Returns

  • The Loser: Lost – by Joseph D’O’Brien

Profiles

  • Fighters Rate: Anthony Boyle and Charlie Boston

  • In This Corner: Chuck Hull – by Jack Welsh

Ringside Reports & Analysis

  • Viva Lupe! – by Roberto Sanchez Valino

  • Ringside Reports: Williams–Ferguson, Smith–Costello, Benitez–Moley, Chang–Montiel, Olivo–Choi, Galaxy–Orono, Lora–Zaragoza

  • Rings Around the World

Ratings

  • The Ring’s International Ratings

  • Continental Americas Ratings

  • British Commonwealth Ratings

  • International Boxing Federation Ratings

  • World Boxing Association Ratings

Departments

  • Ringside – by Nigel Collins

  • Come Out Writing

  • Round One

  • Punch Counterpunch

  • Ask the Stars

  • Solid Goldman – by Herbert G. Goldman

  • Ask the AnswerMan

  • Worldwide Fight Results

  • Veteran Boxers Beat – by Charlie Spina

Why Collect This Issue?

This issue is a key collectible from the mid-1980s boxing boom, spotlighting the dominant Marvin Hagler, the feared puncher John “The Beast” Mugabi, and the continued presence of Thomas Hearns. With fight previews, global reports, and archival insights, it stands as both a historical record and a striking piece for any vintage boxing collection.

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