Description
World Boxing Magazine – June 1991 – Evander Holyfield Cover – Good Condition
This vintage World Boxing Magazine from June 1991 is in good condition, with normal age-related wear. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please see photos for condition details.
As with all of our listings, this issue is shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents – June 1991
Features
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Max Schmeling: The Black Uhlan – A profile of the German heavyweight, the only champion to win the title while seated on his stool.
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Ray Mercer’s One-Punch KO of Francesco Damiani – Mercer was trailing badly on all scorecards until he shocked Damiani with a single punch.
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Evander Holyfield’s Task: How to Get Rid of 260 Pounds of Flab in Five Minutes – Breaking down Holyfield’s massive challenge against George Foreman, with three possible scenarios.
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Boxing’s Best: The Experts Choose – Five experts weigh in on the best fighters across 10 categories.
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New Welter King Meldrick Taylor – Fresh off his victory over Aaron Davis, Taylor looks forward to a rematch with Julio César Chávez.
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George Foreman’s One Chance to Beat Frazier – A retrospective on Foreman’s first title fight nearly two decades earlier.
Departments
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The Opening Round – “Playing with Dynamite” by Joseph C. Tintle.
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World Boxing Ratings – Compilation of the world’s top fighters.
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World Ratings – Official rankings from boxing’s three major organizations.
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Showdown! – Preview of the Virgil Hill vs. Thomas Hearns shootout.
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World Divisional Analysis – A close look at the junior welterweight division.
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International Wrapup – Coverage of Andrés, Waters, Hill, and more.
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The Final Word – Letters on George Foreman and Virgil Hill.
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Media Review – The National Disaster.
Highlights
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Evander Holyfield’s test against George Foreman
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George Foreman’s comeback examined alongside a retrospective of his first title fight
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Ray Mercer’s miracle KO win over Damiani
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Meldrick Taylor’s resurgence and pursuit of a Chávez rematch
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Expert selections of the best fighters across 10 categories
This issue captures a pivotal moment in early 1990s boxing, with Holyfield’s rise, Foreman’s return, and Mercer’s dramatic win defining the heavyweight scene. A must-have collectible for fans of the era.