Description
World Boxing Magazine December 1986 Mike Tyson vs. Jose Ribalta Cover No Label
This December 1986 issue of World Boxing Magazine features Mike Tyson vs. Jose Ribalta on the cover, capturing Tyson’s meteoric rise as he marched toward the heavyweight championship. Inside, the magazine offers exclusive insights into Tyson’s unstoppable momentum, the state of other top contenders, and the looming superfight between Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard.
Condition
The magazine is in good condition, with light wear consistent with age. The exact copy shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please review pictures for condition purposes. Each issue is shipped in a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from the December 1986 Issue
Feature Articles
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Tyrell Biggs: Small Steps to a Big Future – the hard-luck heavyweight’s potential path to millionaire success.
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Olympians at the Crossroads: Howard Davis and Meldrick Taylor Stall at the Intersection – how their careers collided in a 10-round draw.
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Mike Tyson’s Drive to the Title: Ruthless, Brutal, and Unstoppable – Tyson’s dominance and inevitability as boxing’s next heavyweight champion.
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Hagler–Leonard: The Superfight That Had to Happen – ten essential questions and answers about the middleweight showdown everyone wanted.
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The 10 Meanest Fighters of All-Time – a look back at boxing’s toughest warriors and their cruelest tactics.
Departments and Regular Features
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Before the Bell – reader letters on Tyson, Tim Witherspoon, and the Taylor–Davis bout.
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World Boxing Fight Review – highlights include Buster Drayton, Mike McCallum’s destruction, and Paul’s revenge.
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International Fight Summary – comprehensive roundup of results worldwide.
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Worldwide Ratings – survey of the sport’s top fighters.
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WBA & WBC Ratings – official sanctioning body updates.
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Prelims – the latest boxing news in capsule form.
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Hot Prospects – featuring Bernard Gray and a young Mickey Ward.
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Preview & Analysis: Hearns vs. Kinchen – examining Hearns’ “consolation prize.”
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Ringside News and Views – Moore Is Less by Jeff Ryan.
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On the Air – Howard Davis named TV Fighter of the Month.
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Championship Challenge – focus on undefeated heavyweight contenders.
Collectible Value
This issue is highly collectible for its Mike Tyson feature, published just before his title victory, offering contemporary analysis of his path to greatness. With additional coverage of Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Meldrick Taylor, Howard Davis, and Mickey Ward’s early career, it provides an invaluable look at a pivotal moment in boxing history.