Cover of World Boxing Magazine December 1984 featuring John Mugabi, highlighting his victory over Animal Fletcher with the caption 'The Beast is Hungry for Bigger Game'. Includes mentions of marquee matchups like Hagler vs. Hearns and coverage of America's Olympians transitioning to professional boxing.
Table of contents from World Boxing Magazine December 1984 featuring John Mugabi on the cover. Highlights include features on Roberto Duran, John Mugabi, and critical boxing match-ups of the era.
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Cover of World Boxing Magazine December 1984 featuring John Mugabi, highlighting his victory over Animal Fletcher with the caption 'The Beast is Hungry for Bigger Game'. Includes mentions of marquee matchups like Hagler vs. Hearns and coverage of America's Olympians transitioning to professional boxing.Table of contents from World Boxing Magazine December 1984 featuring John Mugabi on the cover. Highlights include features on Roberto Duran, John Mugabi, and critical boxing match-ups of the era.

World Boxing Magazine December 1984 John Mugabi Cover No Label VG

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World Boxing Magazine – December 1984 John Mugabi Cover (Very Good Condition, No Label)

This December 1984 issue of World Boxing features John Mugabi on the cover, highlighted after his dominating victory over Animal Fletcher. The magazine dives deep into some of the most pivotal stories of the mid-1980s boxing scene, including Roberto Duran’s resurgence, the build-up to Hagler vs. Hearns, and America’s 1984 Olympians transitioning into the pro ranks.

Condition:
Very good condition with only minor edge wear. Excellent preservation for its age with no mailing label present. Please review photos for details. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. Each copy is shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping available upon request.

Features:

  • The Prime of Roberto Duran: Ruling the Lightweights with Hands of Stone – A closer look at Duran’s return to dominance and his enduring impact (p. 30)

  • John Mugabi Feasts on Animal Fletcher: The Beast is Hungry for Bigger Game – Mugabi sets his sights on the championship elite (p. 32)

  • Hagler and Hearns Head for War: 20 Crucial Questions on Boxing’s Next Superfight – An in-depth preview of one of boxing’s most explosive matchups (p. 39)

  • America’s Olympians: How They’ll Fare as Pros – Examining the promise and pitfalls awaiting the 1984 Olympic boxing team (p. 45)

Special Sections:

  • Introducing Gary Hinton – Junior welterweight with big ambitions (p. 24)

  • Preview & Analysis: Lockridge vs. Pedroza – A heated junior lightweight rivalry continues (p. 26)

  • Fact Sheets – Insights on “The Sugar Man” (p. 31)

  • Action Gallery – A full-color spread of Sugar Ray Leonard (p. 35)

  • Experts Viewpoints – Five authorities weigh in on Leonard’s place in the sport (p. 36)

Departments:

  • Before The Bell – Letters from readers on Holmes, Hector Camacho, and Olympic boxing (p. 6)

  • Fight Review – Whitaker, Broad, and The B.T. Express headline the month’s results (p. 10)

  • International Fight Summary – Comprehensive worldwide coverage (p. 11)

  • Worldwide Ratings – Updates on divisional standings and Pound-for-Pound rankings (p. 16)

  • Preliminaries – Key boxing news in capsule form (p. 20)

  • Star Shots, Ring Notes & Views on the Air – Fighter of the Month: Terrence Alli; review of Olympic TV coverage (p. 64)

  • Championship Challenge – This month’s focus: Boxing nicknames (p. 66)

Publication Details:

  • Issue: December 1984

  • Cover: John Mugabi

  • Publisher: World Boxing

This issue is a must-have collectible for fans of 1980s boxing, capturing the drama of Duran’s comeback, the ferocity of Mugabi, the legendary Hagler-Hearns buildup, and the Olympic class that shaped the decade.

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