Description
The Ring Magazine – October 1991 (Thomas Hearns Cover, Very Good Condition)
This October 1991 issue of The Ring Magazine features Thomas “Hitman” Hearns on the cover, spotlighting his resilience and continued championship drive. The issue blends modern stars with historical perspectives, including features on Battling Levinsky, Lou Ambers, and a special piece on Muhammad Ali’s Deer Lake return. With Hearns in the spotlight and a Rocky Marciano centerfold, this edition captures both past legends and active icons of the early ’90s boxing scene.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor wear on edges. Please see photos for exact condition. Comes in a protective plastic sleeve. Combined shipping available upon request.
Contents & Highlights
Features
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Battling Levinsky: He Fought Three Times in One Day – “I Never Did Believe In Losing” by Ronald K. Fried (p. 18)
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Kronk’s Junior Welter Hopeful: The Finest Carr Made In Detroit by Robert Cassidy (p. 20)
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Whatever Happened To Ethnic Matchups? by Joseph C. Tintle (p. 24)
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Flyweight King Dave McAuley: When He Goes Down, He Gets His Irish Up by Brian Doogan (p. 32)
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The Making of a Bestseller: Muhammad Ali—His Life and Times by Joseph C. Tintle (p. 36)
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Ali’s One-Day Comeback: “The Greatest” Returns To Deer Lake (p. 38)
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He Wanted To Fight Forever: How Lou Ambers Was Tricked Into Retirement by Phil Guarnieri & Roger Mooney (p. 42)
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Make Him The Underdog But Don’t Bet Against Him: Can Thomas Hearns Fool Us Again? by Ed Maloney (p. 44)
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Boxing in Black and White: When Luther McCarty Gave “Hope” To A Hateful World by Peter Ehrmann (p. 46)
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The Ring All-Time Computer Tournament: The Light Heavyweights (p. 48)
Color Centerfold
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Rocky Marciano: Boxing’s Only Undefeated Champion (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. 72)
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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Katz Scan – By Michael Katz (p. 14)
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New Faces: Junior Welterweight Romallis Ellis (p. 18)
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Time Capsules (p. 20)
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Battle of the Legends: Marcel Cerdan vs. Marvin Hagler (p. 36)
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Worldwide Fight Results (p. 48)
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The Ring Classic: Barney Ross Reaches the Top by Frank Maestro (p. 74)
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Looking Ahead (p. 78)
Why Collect This Issue?
This edition offers both a Thomas Hearns feature during the later stages of his career and a broad historical sweep with Rocky Marciano, Ali, and legends like Battling Levinsky and Lou Ambers. A great piece for collectors of Hearns memorabilia, Kronk boxing fans, or anyone interested in boxing’s past meeting its present.