Description
The Ring Magazine – October 1967 (Joe Frazier & George Chuvalo Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)
This October 1967 issue of The Ring Magazine features Joe Frazier and George Chuvalo on the cover during the height of boxing’s heavyweight eliminations. Inside, editor Nat Fleischer and columnist Dan Daniel break down Frazier’s rising dominance and George Chuvalo’s grit, as the heavyweight division prepared for a new era after Muhammad Ali’s suspension. The issue also includes reports from the global fight scene, features on up-and-coming prospects, and historic throwbacks.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with its age. Please see detailed photos for condition. Each copy comes in a protective plastic sleeve. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents & Highlights
Editorial
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Nat Fleischer Speaks Out – p. 5
Controversy
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Opening Shots in Heavy Eliminations Make Frazier 1st, Spencer 3rd – By Nat Fleischer, p. 6
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Garden’s Frazier Strategy Dominates Tourney – By Dan Daniel, p. 8
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Why Did George Press Ice Bag to Solar Plexus? – By Dan Daniel, p. 10
Special Features
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All Set for All-Time Heavy Tourney Over Radio Stations – By Nat Loubet, p. 11
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Pittsburgh’s Newest Hope — Jack Rodgers – By Frank Dascenzo, p. 26
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18-Year-Old Heavyweight Longoria Excites California – By Harvey Sutherland, p. 30
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Fighters Who Scorn Clock Invariably Pay High Toll – By Ted Carroll, p. 24
Ring Fight Reports
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Chionoi Reasserts Flyweight Skills, KOs Kesouriya in 3 – By Nat Fleischer, p. 12
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Harada Beats Weight and Caraballo – By Joe Y. Koizumi, p. 14
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Ortiz Persuades Ramos to Quit – By Mario Rivera Martino, p. 15
Special Stories
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Carnera ‘Hungry’ Even After Title Victory – By Dan Daniel, p. 18
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Richardson Quits, Becomes Teacher – By Frank Allnutt, p. 31
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Canada’s First Woman Promoter – By Frank Allnutt, p. 31
Extra Attractions
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The Latin Viewpoint – By Pedro Galiana, p. 28
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The Chatter Box – By John Ort, p. 29
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Ring Camera Clicks – p. 22
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Ring-Dings – p. 27
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Punch Lines – By Abe Hochheiser, p. 32
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Seen and Heard – By Jersey Jones, p. 34
World Ratings
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Frazier — Fighter of the Month – By Nat Fleischer, p. 16
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Prospects for the Month – p. 17
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Results for the Month – p. 20
Wrestling
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Here’s A Real Ham — Chinese Style – By Geno Lawrenzi, p. 25
Why Collect This Issue?
This issue captures the beginning of Joe Frazier’s march toward the heavyweight title, alongside coverage of other rising fighters of the 1960s. It offers historic context as the boxing world transitioned after Ali’s exile from the sport. With its mix of heavyweight tournament insights, international fight reports, and vintage features, this magazine is a must-have for collectors of Frazier memorabilia and golden-era boxing history.