Description
KO Boxing Magazine – May 1987
Marvin Hagler & Sugar Ray Leonard Cover | No Label | Good Condition
This May 1987 issue of KO Boxing Magazine captures one of the most talked-about events in boxing history: Marvin Hagler vs. Sugar Ray Leonard. The superfight had fans divided, critics debating, and the sport at its peak of drama. This issue provides in-depth comparisons, behind-the-scenes insights, and analysis of the fight that defined an era.
Condition:
Magazine is in good condition with minor age-related wear on the edges. No mailing label, making it an excellent collectible. The pictures shown are of the exact copy you will receive. Each magazine is shipped with a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping available on request.
Contents – May 1987 Issue Highlights:
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Between Rounds – Fans pan Leonard, praise Hagler, and share ring memories
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Fight Confidential – Four-fifths of a superfight, personal perceptions, and returning faces
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The Tattler – News, gossip, and boxing’s rumor mill
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Perspective – “Heavyweight Heavyweights”
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International Report – Biggs rolls on, Chávez survives, Zarate keeps winning
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KO Hall of Fame – A pictorial tribute to the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson
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KO Interview: Greg Haugen – “Camacho’s a loudmouthed Puerto Rican punk”
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Feature: Bobby Czyz – Matinee idol chasing gold and green
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Bonecrusher Smith & Mike Tyson – Throwbacks to heavyweight tradition
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KO Closeup – Fact sheet on Edwin Rosario
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KO Pinup – Full-color poster of WBA lightweight champ Edwin Rosario
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Main Event: Hagler vs. Leonard – Detailed comparison across 20 crucial categories
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The World Ratings – Rankings from the WBC, WBA, and IBF
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Worldwide Ratings – KO’s independent list of the world’s best fighters
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Media Watch – “Fight Time for Showtime”
A must-have issue for collectors who want the definitive coverage of the Hagler–Leonard superfight, as well as original features on Mike Tyson, Bobby Czyz, Edwin Rosario, and the boxing legends of the era.