Description
World Boxing Magazine – July 1985 – Hector Camacho Cover – No Label – Good Condition
This vintage World Boxing Magazine from July 1985 is in good condition, with expected age-related wear. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. Please review the photos for a clear view of condition.
All issues are shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents – July 1985
Features
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John Mugabi: The Beast Stalks the Title – Riding a 25-fight knockout streak, Mugabi hunts middleweight contenders and sets his sights on Hagler and Hearns.
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Why Larry Holmes Won’t Be Allowed to Retire – Even as Holmes contemplates retirement, business and politics keep pulling him back into the ring.
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Who Will Be the Stars of Boxing’s Next Superfight? – After the explosive Hagler–Hearns battle, attention shifts to the next generation of megafights with Hagler, Hearns, Spinks, Mugabi, and more.
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Your Official Survivor’s Guide to Superfights – A lighthearted yet practical guide for fans navigating the hype, crowds, and spectacle of boxing’s biggest events.
Departments
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Before the Bell – Reader letters on Wilfred Benítez and Bump City.
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World Boxing Fight Review – Coverage including McCrory’s win and a Pryor showcase.
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International Fight Summary – Worldwide fight results.
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World Boxing Ratings – Division shakeups among heavyweights, welterweights, and lightweights.
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Flaherty’s Analysis – Commentary on rating shifts.
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WBA & WBC Ratings – Official monthly rankings.
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More Prospects – Profiles of Dennis Cruz and Kenny Baysmore.
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Preview & Analysis: Ramirez vs. Camacho – A showdown between Latin stars.
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Great Rivalries – Trilogy spotlight: Floyd Patterson vs. Ingemar Johansson.
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Ringside News and Views – “From the Coop” by Richard Counts.
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TV Fighter of the Month: Larry Holmes – Reflections on Holmes and retirement.
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Championship Challenges – Upcoming fights and predictions.
Highlights
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John Mugabi’s ferocious rise as “The Beast” of the middleweights
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Larry Holmes’ struggle with stepping away from the sport
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Discussion on the next generation of superfights after Hagler–Hearns
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Hector Camacho vs. José Luis Ramírez preview
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Historical spotlight on Patterson vs. Johansson’s trilogy
This issue captures boxing at a turning point in the mid-1980s, bridging the aftermath of The War (Hagler–Hearns) with the rise of Mugabi, Camacho, and other future stars. A strong collectible for fans of 1980s boxing history.