Description
KO Boxing Magazine – August 1987
Sugar Ray Leonard & Marvin Hagler Cover | No Label | Very Good Condition
This August 1987 issue of KO Boxing Magazine features Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvin Hagler on the cover, commemorating Leonard’s shocking upset victory in one of the most debated fights in boxing history. The magazine provides in-depth coverage of “The Superfight”, analysis of where both men would go after the controversial decision, and features on other key figures of the era, including Evander Holyfield, Michael Spinks, Donald Curry, and Joe Louis.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear consistent with its age. It comes with no mailing label, which makes it more desirable for collectors. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. Each issue is shipped in a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents – August 1987 Issue Highlights:
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Between Rounds – Spinks’ dream fight, Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, and the 115-pound all-stars
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Fight Confidential – Observations from The Superfight
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Perspective – “Greatness in Question?”
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International Report – Roldan victorious, Frank Bruno returns, Whitaker wins big
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KO Hall of Fame – A pictorial tribute to Joe Louis
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The Predictor – Previews and picks of key upcoming bouts
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Michael Spinks vs. Gerry Cooney – Ten questions fans want answered
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Donald Curry – Another comeback, back out of the spotlight
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Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Marvin Hagler – Leonard’s upset stuns the world
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KO Color Action Pinup – Full-color action pinup of the Leonard–Hagler fight
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After the Upset of the Century – What’s next for Leonard and Hagler?
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KO Interview: Evander Holyfield – Setting his sights higher in and out of the ring
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World Ratings – Rankings of the WBC, WBA, and IBF
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Worldwide Ratings – KO’s independent fighter rankings
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Media Watch – Closed-circuit television disaster
This issue is a must-have for collectors of 1980s boxing history, spotlighting the legendary Leonard–Hagler clash, Evander Holyfield’s rise, and the ongoing influence of icons like Michael Spinks and Joe Louis.