Description
The Ring Magazine – September 1992 (Julio César Chávez Cover, Very Good Condition)
This September 1992 issue of The Ring Magazine features Julio César Chávez on the cover, celebrating his incredible undefeated record of 80-0. The issue explores Chávez’s dominance and imagines how he would fare against past greats, while also highlighting legends like Sugar Ray Leonard, Sugar Ray Robinson, and heavyweight contender Tommy Gibbons. With its mix of history, analysis, and coverage of active champions, this issue captures a pivotal moment when Chávez was the face of boxing worldwide.
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear consistent with age. Please review photos for details. Comes with a protective plastic sleeve. Combined shipping is available.
Contents & Highlights
Features
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The Third Career of Bobby Czyz: This Time, He’s Playing It Smart by Joseph C. Tintle (p. 20)
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A Tale of Two City Kids: Will Boxing Provide the Great Escape? by Robert Cassidy (p. 24)
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Julio César Chávez: Undefeated at 80, But What If He Had to Fight These Guys? by Steve Farhood (p. 26)
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Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum: If They Hadn’t Been Boxers . . . by Joseph C. Tintle (p. 32)
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Five Titles and Countless Memories: Sugar Ray Leonard Reviews a Picture-Perfect Career by Jeff Ryan (p. 36)
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Real Life Interferes with Reel Life: The 60-Year Battle to Legalize the Fight Films by Dan Snelson (p. 42)
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Terry Norris Destroys Merrick Taylor: Will He Soon Be Boxing’s Number-One Fighter? by Robert Cassidy (p. 44)
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Heavyweight Tommy Gibbons: The Toughest Fighter Dempsey Ever Faced (p. 46)
Color Centerfold
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Sugar Ray Robinson by David Stanton (p. 40)
Ringside Reports & Analyses
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Fighter of the Month & Ringside Reports (p. 50)
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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Ryan Out Loud by Jeff Ryan (p. 14)
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New Faces: Junior Welterweight Carlos Gonzalez (p. 22)
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Battle of the Legends: Benny Leonard vs. Joe Gans (p. 28)
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Time Capsules (p. 36)
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Worldwide Fight Results (p. 48)
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The Ring Classic: Knack for Nicknaming by Ted Carroll (p. 74)
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Looking Ahead by Steve Farhood (p. 78)
Why Collect This Issue?
This edition is a Julio César Chávez showcase issue, printed at the height of his dominance in the ring. It also pairs his modern-day success with retrospectives on legends like Sugar Ray Robinson and Benny Leonard, making it a must-have for collectors of Chávez memorabilia and fans of boxing history alike.