Description
The Ring Magazine – September 1983 (Sugar Ray Leonard Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)
This original Ring Magazine from September 1983 features Sugar Ray Leonard on the cover, with an exclusive interview where he “tells all” during one of the most pivotal years of his career. Inside, fans will also find in-depth previews of Marvin Hagler vs. Roberto Duran, reports on top fighters of the era, and major controversies that shook the boxing world.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with its age. Please review all photos for an accurate view of condition. Each issue is shipped in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents & Highlights
Features
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Hagler vs. Duran: How I’ll Win
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Exclusive Interview: Sugar Ray Leonard Tells All
Profiles
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Jaime Garza: Boxing’s New Hope? – By Chris Coates
Controversy
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Panama Lewis: The Mysterious Case of the Cut Gloves – By Michael Katz
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Michael Spinks vs. Eddie Mustafa Muhammad: Anatomy of a Non-Fight – By Bert Randolph Sugar
Nostalgia
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Gotch Against Johnson: The Dream Match That Almost Was – By Mike Chapman
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Carl “Bobo” Olson: Yesterday’s Headliner – By Steve Nicolaysen
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Red All Over: The Orchid Man Packs It In – By Red Smith
Ringside Reports
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Fighter of the Month: Mustafa Hamsho
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Fight of the Month: Muniz–Chandler – By Nigel Collins
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Coverage of Hearns–Sutherland, Curry–Akai, LaPorte–De La Rosa, Fletcher–Ramsey, Chang–Iha, Malvarez–Palma, Chandler–Cortez, Hamsho–Benitez, DeLeon–Gordon
Departments
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Ringside (Editorial)
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Round One
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Come Out Writing
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Questions & Answers
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Veteran Boxers’ Beat – By Charlie Spina
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Swap & Sell
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Win, Lose & Draw – By Charle McGill
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The Ring’s International Ratings
Why Collect This Issue?
This edition captures the early 1980s boxing golden era, spotlighting legends like Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Michael Spinks, and Thomas Hearns. It also delves into controversies such as Panama Lewis’ infamous “cut gloves” scandal, making it both a historical artifact and an exciting read for collectors and fans of the sport.