Description
The Ring Magazine – September 1975 (Joe Bugner & Muhammad Ali Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)
This original Ring Magazine from September 1975 features Muhammad Ali and Joe Bugner on the cover, highlighting their second meeting in Kuala Lumpur. Known as The Bible of Boxing, this issue provides exclusive coverage of Ali’s championship defense, international fight reports, tributes, and features from one of boxing’s most competitive decades.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with age. Please review the photos for condition details. All items are shipped in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping available upon request.
Contents & Highlights
Editorial
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As Nat Loubet Sees It
Controversy
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Don King Tells All – By Dan Daniel
The Champs in Action
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Ali-Bugner, Battle No. 2 – By Nat Loubet
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Galindez and Ahumada “Play it Again Sam” – By John Ort
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Monzon’s Rating Determined by Licata – By John Ort
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Suzuki of Japan Defeats Pineda of Mexico – By Joe Y. Koizumi
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Arguello Scores TKO Over Riasco – By Jose Ventura
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Duran Wins In 62 Seconds Over Peterson – By Hank Kaplan
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South Korea’s Jae-Do Yuh Upsets Wajima – By Joe Y. Koizumi
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Canto Gets Verdict, Gonzalez Hollers Loud – By Eduardo Amer
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Ruben Olivares In 2nd Round Knockout – By Don Fraser
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Martinez Retains Title, Stops Jiminez – By Juan Ortega
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Valdez Decks Mendez, Exits in Eighth – By Juan Ortega
Special Features
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Paulson Aroused Norway to High Fistic Pitch – By Husse Farstad
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Gleason’s Gym Replaces Stillman’s – By Harry Warren
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Foster Returns To Ring – By Dan Daniel
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British Feather Champ At 20 – By Ron Olver
Obituary
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Ezzard Charles: World Champion and Gentleman Dies at 54 – By Dan Daniel
Extra Attractions
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Questions And Answers
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Camera Clicks
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Punch Lines
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Up And Down Old Broadway – By Sam Taub
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Ringside With Sailor Don Sauer – By Don Sauer
World Ratings
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Muhammad Ali—Fighter Of The Month – By Nat Loubet
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Prospects Of The Month
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United States Ratings
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World Wide Fight Results
Why Collect This Issue?
This issue captures Ali’s international defense against Joe Bugner while also delivering coverage of greats like Roberto Duran, Ruben Olivares, Carlos Monzon, and Victor Galindez. It also includes a moving obituary of Ezzard Charles, adding historic weight. A must-have vintage magazine for collectors of Muhammad Ali memorabilia, 1970s boxing history, and Don King era coverage.