Description
Boxing 88 Magazine December 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde No Label
This vintage Boxing 88 magazine from December 1988 highlights Sugar Ray Leonard’s matchup against Donny Lalonde, alongside tributes and in-depth features on some of boxing’s biggest names. The magazine is in good condition, with expected signs of age. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review the photos carefully for condition details.
All magazines are shipped with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Condition
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Good overall condition
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No mailing label
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Interior pages intact
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Some age-related wear; see photos for details
Features (December 1988 Issue)
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A Farewell to Michael Spinks – A tribute to one of history’s finest as Spinks retires after a remarkable career of 32 fights, leaving behind a legacy of class and greatness
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Red-Hot Sensation Michael Nunn – Rising star of the middleweight division; why even Sugar Ray Leonard is hesitant to face him
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Five Fighters in Peril – Matthew Hilton, Marlon Starling, Tyrell Biggs, Greg Haugen, and Donald Curry—talents on the brink of dominance or downfall
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WBA Junior Middleweight King Julian Jackson – More than just a power puncher, Jackson continues to draw attention as the kayo streak builds
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Preview & Analysis: Lalonde vs. Leonard – Can Sugar Ray actually lose to Donny Lalonde? An in-depth pre-fight look
Departments
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Before the Bell – Reader letters on Mike Tyson, Michael Nunn, and the “Fight Doctor”
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Boxing 88 Fight Review – Controversy in Atlantic City, the fury of Jeff Fenech, and McGirt’s victory over Davis
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International Fight Summary – Worldwide fight results compiled
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Boxing 88 Ratings – Editorial survey of boxing’s top fighters
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The World Ratings – Monthly rankings from WBA, WBC, and IBF
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Superstars and Superfights – Pictorial remembrance of the Bobby Chacon–Danny Lopez classic
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Ringside News and Views – “Sugar Warning” commentary
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On the Air – TV Fighter of the Month: Jeff Fenech; Tube Review on the rise of pay-per-view boxing
A collectible piece for fans and historians, this issue offers a unique window into boxing’s late 1980s era, spotlighting legends, rising champions, and the sport’s defining matchups.


