Description
The Ring Magazine – October 1994 (Roy Jones & Pernell Whitaker Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)
This October 1994 issue of The Ring Magazine showcases two of the sport’s biggest stars of the era—Roy Jones Jr. and Pernell Whitaker—on the cover. Inside, the magazine delivers a sharp mix of contemporary boxing analysis, fighter profiles, and historical features. Highlights include a controversial look at the state of the heavyweight division, a feature questioning Oscar De La Hoya’s chin, coverage of Meldrick Taylor’s bid for a rematch with Chavez, and a complete breakdown of boxing’s 49 reigning world champions at the time.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with age. Please check photos for condition details. Comes in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents & Highlights
Features
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The Ring’s Exclusive Photo Quiz – Jones, Johnson, and Smith (by Steve Farhood), p. 20
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Down Goes De La Hoya! – Does “The Golden Boy” have a glass jaw? (by Steve Farhood), p. 22
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Heavyweights: Perception vs. Reality – Why today’s big men may not be as good as many think (by Nigel Collins), p. 24
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Meldrick Taylor: Thinks It’s Time – Is a Taylor–Chavez II rematch too late? (by Jake Mattox), p. 30
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Boxing’s 49 World Champions – Who they are and how they rate (by Steve Farhood), p. 35
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“Come And Get It, Oscar!” – Rafael Ruelas’s shot at the fight of a lifetime (by Ivan G. Goldman), p. 40
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The Ring Visits Curtis Cokes – A craftsman’s path to Canastota (by Pete Ehrmann), p. 44
Ringside Reports & Analyses
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Fighter of the Month & Ringside Reports – p. 48
Ratings
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The Ring’s International Ratings and Records – p. 14
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WBA, WBC, IBF Ratings – p. 66
Departments
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Ringside – Editorial by Steve Farhood, p. 4
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Come Out Writing – p. 6
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Round One – p. 8
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New Faces – Heavyweight Andrew Golota (by Robert Cassidy), p. 16
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Ryan Out Loud – by Jeff Ryan, p. 18
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Battle of the Legends – Ezzard Charles vs. Evander Holyfield, p. 28
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Time Capsules – by Stanley Weston, p. 32
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Worldwide Fight Results – p. 46
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Boxing Collector’s Notebook – by Don Scott, p. 55
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The Ring Classic – The Top-10 Italian-Americans of All-Time (by Lester Bromberg), p. 68
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Looking Ahead – p. 74
Cover Highlights: Pernell Whitaker (by Kevin McManus), James Toney (by Darryl Coulman), Roy Jones (by Al Bello).
Why Collect This Issue?
This edition captures the mid-90s boxing scene at a fascinating crossroads—Roy Jones Jr. and Pernell Whitaker were both dominating pound-for-pound lists, Oscar De La Hoya was still proving himself, and the heavyweight division faced critical scrutiny. It’s a snapshot of a transitional era in boxing history, making it an essential collectible for fans of 1990s champions and historians of the sport.