Description
Boxing Illustrated Magazine – June 1991 Tommy Morrison Cover (No Label)
This June 1991 issue of Boxing Illustrated features rising star Tommy Morrison on the cover, hailed as one of the heavyweight division’s most promising contenders of the era. With in-depth profiles of Morrison, Riddick Bowe, Lennox Lewis, and Ray Mercer, the issue captures a defining moment when a new generation of heavyweights was poised to take over.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes. Each issue comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from this issue include:
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Best of the Young Heavyweights – A feature countdown of boxing’s most promising rising stars, including Morrison, Bowe, Lewis, and Mercer.
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Tommy Morrison: The “Rocky” of Boxing – Randy Gordon’s look at Morrison’s career trajectory and potential to become a future champion.
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Riddick Bowe, Lennox Lewis, Ray Mercer Profiles – Spotlights on Morrison’s fellow heavyweight contenders.
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Can Tommy Hearns Succeed Where Sugar Ray Leonard Failed? – Bruce Beck examines Hearns’s quest for redemption as one of the last greats from the 1970s generation.
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Did Hector Camacho Break One Rule Too Many? – An exploration of Camacho’s antics and his crucial fight against Greg Haugen.
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Don King and the Alphabet Boys – Jim Brady delves into Don King’s controversies and his complex relationship with boxing’s sanctioning organizations.
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Witness Protection Program Back to Boxing – Bill Plummer uncovers an unusual story linking boxing and federal witness protection.
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Nuns and Bad Guys – Angelo Calfo’s unique piece blending sport and society.
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Bloodbath on a Barge – Johnny Brongnan recounts a dramatic and violent fight spectacle.
Departments & Columns:
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In This Corner – Bert Randolph Sugar
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Opening Round
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14-Kt Goldman – Herbert G. Goldman
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As The Boxing World Turns – Wallace Matthews
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The Boxing Answerwoman – Iris Bell
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Closing Bell – Dominic Fernandez
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Other regulars include The Boxing Box, Collector’s Corner, Wilbert’s Letters, Crosstrainers, Inside Boxing, Press Conference, Knowing the Ropes, The Black & Blue Pages, and Famous Flubs
Ratings, Results & Statistics:
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Budweiser Editorial
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Budweiser Ratings
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Top Pound-for-Pound Rankings
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Fight of the Month: Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman
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Results Around the World
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At the Bell featuring Bela Szilagyi
This issue is a standout collectible, marking the rise of Tommy Morrison and his peers as the “new heavyweight block” of the early 1990s. It also blends heavyweight drama, sanctioning body politics, and unique cultural stories, making it an essential addition for vintage boxing magazine collectors.