Description
World Boxing Magazine – March 1985 Larry Holmes & Pinklon Thomas Cover (Very Good Condition, No Label)
This March 1985 issue of World Boxing features heavyweight legends Larry Holmes and Pinklon Thomas on the cover, with in-depth coverage of Holmes’ grueling battle against Bonecrusher Smith and previews of heavyweight clashes that defined the mid-1980s. It also includes Sugar Ray Leonard’s passionate defense of the sport and a historic look at America’s 1984 Olympic gold medalists turning professional.
Condition:
Very good condition with minor edge wear. No mailing label. Please see photos for details. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping available upon request.
Features:
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In Defense of Boxing – Sugar Ray Leonard responds to critics, standing firm on why boxing is more than just brutality (p. 24)
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America’s Olympians Turn Professional: A Night of Gold at the Garden – Coverage of the 1984 Olympic team’s star-studded professional debuts at Madison Square Garden (p. 28)
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Blood and Guts Against the Bonecrusher: Is Larry Holmes Ready to Fall? – A brutal test for Holmes as he battles through cuts and injuries against Bernard “Bonecrusher” Smith (p. 34)
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Stars in Eclipse: Garza and Rosario Dethroned on ‘Upset Saturday’ – Stunning upsets shake boxing as Juan Laporte and Jose Luis Ramirez dethrone champions Garza and Rosario (p. 42)
Departments:
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Before the Bell – Letters: Hail to Hagler; Bruiser Boza; King Cobra (p. 6)
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WBA & WBC Ratings – Updated rankings (p. 10)
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World Boxing Fight Review – Costello, Santos, Ramos (p. 12)
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International Fight Summary – Worldwide results (p. 13)
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Worldwide Ratings – Highlights include Qawi, LaPorte, Lujan (p. 16)
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Preliminaries – Key boxing news (p. 22)
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Preview & Analysis: Thomas vs. Weaver – Showdown of heavyweight musclemen (p. 38)
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Inside News and Views – “The Only Two Heavyweights Who Matter,” by Richard Countis (p. 60)
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On the Air – TV Fighters of the Month: Jose Luis Ramirez and Juan Meza (p. 62)
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True Fiction: Camacho! (p. 64)
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Championship Challenge – Spotlight on Marvelous Marvin Hagler (p. 66)
Publication Details:
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Issue: March 1985
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Cover: Larry Holmes & Pinklon Thomas
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Publisher: World Boxing
A vintage collector’s piece capturing a turning point in heavyweight boxing and the dawn of America’s Olympic champions’ pro careers.