Description
World Boxing Magazine – December 1985 Marvin Hagler vs. John Mugabi Cover (Very Good Condition, No Label)
This December 1985 issue of World Boxing spotlights the explosive Caesars Palace card of Marvin Hagler vs. John Mugabi and Thomas Hearns vs. James Shuler, a night billed as “Middleweight Mayhem.” Packed with star features and in-depth analysis, this edition captures a pivotal moment in boxing history as the middleweight division prepared for a defining showdown.
Condition:
Very good condition with minor edge wear. No mailing label. Please see detailed photos for condition. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. Each item comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping available upon request.
Features:
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Middleweight Mayhem: Hagler vs. Mugabi; Hearns vs. Shuler – The November 4 Caesars Palace card sets up two explosive middleweight battles, with the potential for a Hagler–Hearns rematch looming (p. 25)
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Hector Camacho: Can He Get Even Hotter? – Fast hands, endless charisma, and two world championships—Camacho continues his rise toward superstardom (p. 34)
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Lightning Lonnie Smith: Shocking Bill Costello and Looking for His Superfight – After stunning the boxing world by dethroning Costello, Smith has his sights set on the biggest challenges (p. 36)
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Lupe Pintor: Reliving His Past and Becoming Champion Again – The Mexican legend turns back the clock to capture another title (p. 38)
Departments:
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Before The Bell – Letters: Curry-McCrory showdown; Sweet Pea (p. 6)
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World Boxing Fight Review – Wilfred shines; Collins stuns Holmes; Gonzales debuts in style (p. 10)
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International Fight Summary – Worldwide fight results (p. 11)
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Worldwide Ratings – Rankings reshuffled; Lora and Smith on the rise (p. 16)
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WBA & WBC Ratings – Updated organizational standings (p. 19)
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Preliminaries – Key boxing news (p. 20)
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Hot Prospects – Introducing Boyd McGirt and Darnell Knox (p. 22)
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Great Rivalries – Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake LaMotta (Part 8) (p. 40)
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Inside News and Views by Richard Countis (p. 60)
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On the Air – TV Fighter of the Month: Hector Camacho (p. 64)
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Championship Challenge – Focus on Multi-Hitters (p. 66)
Publication Details:
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Issue: December 1985
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Cover: Marvin Hagler vs. John Mugabi
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Publisher: World Boxing
A prime collectible for fans of 1980s boxing, this issue captures the buildup to one of the decade’s most important middleweight battles, alongside features on Hector Camacho, Lonnie Smith, and Lupe Pintor.