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World Boxing Magazine – June 1990 George Foreman, Evander Holyfield Cover (Very Good Condition)
This June 1990 issue of World Boxing features George Foreman and Evander Holyfield on the cover, marking a pivotal moment in heavyweight boxing. Inside, the magazine delivers feature stories on Holyfield’s long-awaited matchup with Mike Tyson, George Foreman’s remarkable comeback, and Tyrell Biggs’s personal battle with addiction.
Condition:
Very good condition with minor edge wear. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Includes protective plastic covering. Please see photos for condition. Combined shipping available on request.
Contents – June 1990
Features
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The Wait Is Over: Evander Holyfield Finally Gets Mike Tyson – Politics and egos give way to the super-fight boxing fans had been waiting for (p. 26)
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Tyrell Biggs Battles Addiction – Fighting a tougher opponent than Tyson: cocaine (p. 30)
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George Foreman: The World Is Falling At His Feet – “Big George” resurges as a dominant contender for the new decade (p. 32)
Departments
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The Opening Round – The Deposed & The Dethroned, by Joseph C. Tintle (p. 8)
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World Boxing Ratings – A comprehensive listing of the sport’s best fighters (p. 14)
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World Ratings – Official rankings across the top three sanctioning bodies (p. 16)
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Showdown! – Preview of the Harding–Lalonde clash (p. 18)
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Punch/Counterpunch – Who wins the light heavyweight unification tournament? (p. 22)
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Questions & Answers – With former bantam champ Richie Sandoval (p. 24)
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The Red-Hot Heavyweights – Four pages of color fight action (p. 32)
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International Wrappup – Results from Chavez–Cortes, DeWitt–Hilton, Williams–Swindell, and more (p. 42)
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The Final Word – Letters on Ray Mercer, Jake LaMotta, and Donald Curry (p. 68)
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Media Review – Triumph for the Little People (p. 70)
Publication Details:
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Issue: June 1990
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Cover Fighters: George Foreman & Evander Holyfield
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Publisher: World Boxing
Highlights:
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Holyfield vs. Tyson finally set after years of disputes
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George Foreman’s rise as a true ’90s contender
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Tyrell Biggs’s fight against addiction
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International coverage and heavyweight action in full color