Description
World Boxing Magazine June 1994 Mickey Rourke Cover No Label VG
This June 1994 issue of World Boxing Magazine features Mickey Rourke on the cover, spotlighting his controversial transition from Hollywood actor to professional boxer. Alongside Rourke’s exclusive interview, this issue includes a deep dive into Evander Holyfield’s career choices, HBO’s focus on smaller-weight fighters, and timeless pieces on boxing legends.
Condition
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear. The exact copy shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please review pictures for condition purposes. Each issue comes in a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from the June 1994 Issue
Feature Articles
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Let’s Make a Deal: Why Holyfield Chose the Belts Over the Bucks – insight into Holyfield’s decision-making and the heavyweights he could have faced.
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Star Light, Star Bright: HBO’s Big-Time Reliance on the Little Giants – after Kelley–Vargas, HBO invests in a new group of fighters.
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Rocky, Brockton, & Me – a childhood friend remembers Rocky Marciano before he became champion.
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Mickey Rourke: Acting Like a Boxer … or Boxing Like an Actor? – exclusive interview with the Hollywood star about his fighting career.
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Al Gainer: The New England Cyclone – excerpt from Nat Fleischer’s Black Dynamite, a history of African-American boxing greats.
Departments and Regular Features
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Getting Off First – Nigel Collins on missed opportunities.
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Hitting on the Break – Jim Bagg’s sharp commentary.
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Odds-On Favorite – Jack Welsh on boxing’s gambling world.
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Getting My Irish Up – Ed Maloney on the Sweet Science.
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World Boxing Ratings – rankings of the sport’s best fighters.
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World Ratings – official standings of the top three sanctioning bodies.
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Showdown! – preview of Thomas Hearns vs. Al Cole.
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International Wrapup – surprise results from Mexico and Argentina.
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Boxing Biofile – up close with Roy Jones Jr.
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The Final Word – readers’ letters on Jim Bagg and Terry Norris.
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Round Card Girl – a lighthearted look at ringside attractions.
Collectible Value
This issue is highly collectible for its Mickey Rourke feature, offering a rare crossover between Hollywood and professional boxing. Combined with coverage of Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Rocky Marciano memories, and Thomas Hearns, it captures the sport’s mix of tradition, spectacle, and change in the 1990s.