Description
World Boxing Magazine – August 1990 – Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor – Good Condition
This vintage World Boxing Magazine from August 1990 is in good condition, with normal age-related wear. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. Please check the photos for condition details.
All issues are shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents – August 1990
Features
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Nothing Comes Easy for Jeff Harding – The light heavyweight champion may lack natural talent, but his toughness and determination keep him on top.
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Fantastic Finishes: A Historical Perspective – Was Chávez–Taylor the greatest finish ever? This feature compares it with other legendary endings.
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The Most Dramatic Finish of All Time: Chávez and Taylor Wage a Classic – A full recounting of one of boxing’s most shocking and controversial conclusions, a fight etched permanently in the sport’s history.
Departments
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The Opening Round – “Busting With Pride” by Joseph C. Tintle.
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World Boxing Ratings – Compilation of the world’s best fighters.
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World Ratings – Official rankings from the three major sanctioning bodies.
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Showdown! – Preview of the Mark Breland vs. Buddy McGirt matchup.
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Punch/Counterpunch – Should referees force fighters to fight?
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The Chávez–Taylor War – Four pages of full-color ringside photos from the epic super fight.
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International Wrapup – Coverage of Hill–Vélez, Breland–Honeyghan, Woo Lee–Rojas, and more.
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Questions & Answers – A candid interview with former middleweight champion Iran Barkley.
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The Final Word – Reader letters on Buster Douglas, Roberto Durán, and Donald Curry.
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Media Review – “NBC Gets Tough.”
Highlights
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In-depth coverage of the historic Chávez vs. Taylor bout, one of the most controversial endings in boxing history
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Jeff Harding’s rise as a gritty, hard-nosed champion
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Historical perspective on boxing’s greatest fight finishes
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Full-color ringside photos capturing the Chávez–Taylor war
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Exclusive interview with Iran Barkley
This issue centers on the Chávez–Taylor fight, widely remembered as one of the sport’s most dramatic and disputed conclusions. A must-have collectible for fans of 1990s boxing history.