Description
Fight Game Magazine – March 1985 – Mark Breland Cover – No Label – VG
This March 1985 issue of Fight Game (Number 18) features Olympic gold medalist Mark Breland on the cover and delivers a packed lineup of articles, fight reports, and colorful photo features. Covering the hottest fights of the mid-1980s along with historical perspectives, it’s a strong snapshot of a pivotal year in boxing.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition with minor wear along the edges. The item pictured in this listing is the exact copy you will receive. Please review all photos for condition details. Each item is shipped with a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Include:
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Sound Off – Letters and opinions from boxing fans.
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Latest Ratings – Updated rankings of the sport’s top fighters.
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Boxing Beat – Coverage of Rosario–Ramirez, Costello–Mamby, Meza–Garza, and more.
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Ringbusters! The Medical Attack on Boxing by Lou DiBella – Exploring the debate over banning boxing and what the facts really say.
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An Olympian Debut by Ed Schuyler – Five gold medalists debut at Madison Square Garden; did they live up to the hype?
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Hagler–Hamsho Aftermath by Ed Schuyler – With Mustafa Hamsho out of the way, only Thomas Hearns remains for Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
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David Braxton — Kronk’s Next Champion by Arthur Harris – Manny Steward’s next potential star.
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Top Fight Action – Full-color photo spreads from Holmes–Smith, Costello–Mamby, and Garza–Meza.
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Lightweight Lottery – Why the 135-pound division may be boxing’s hottest weight class.
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Slug Shots and Snapshots – Full-page color pinups including Gerry Cooney and Gene Hatcher.
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Holmes Battles Spinks by Cliff Rold – Previewing the historic Holmes vs. Michael Spinks clash.
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“Kid” Meza’s Unbelievable Upset by Rick Finkelstein – How Juan Meza’s streak came to a shocking halt.
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Rating the Top Bantamweights by Lester Bromberg – A look at 10 years of champions.
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Juan Ramon Cruz Battles On by Joe Bruno – Resilience in the face of Bruno’s challenge.
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Patterson and Son – Floyd Patterson’s legacy and how it shaped Tracy Patterson’s career inside and outside the ring.
A vibrant issue filled with high-quality reporting, historical insights, and striking photography—an excellent collectible for fans of mid-1980s boxing.