Description
World Boxing Magazine – April 1985 – Gerry Cooney vs. Greg Page – No Label – Good Condition
This vintage World Boxing Magazine from April 1985 is in good condition, with typical age-related wear. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. Please review the photos for details on condition.
As with all of our listings, this issue is shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents – April 1985
Features
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Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns: 20 Experts Tell Who Will Win and Why – Ahead of Superfight ’85, twenty of boxing’s top analysts give their predictions on the Hagler–Hearns showdown.
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Is Gerry Cooney Ready for Another Title Shot? – After years of inactivity, Cooney aims to return to the heavyweight spotlight. Can he still compete at the top level?
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How Greg Page Went from Washed-Up to World Champion – Once dismissed as a disappointment, Page rises to become WBA heavyweight champion in a story of redemption and perseverance.
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The Year in Review: The Fans Choose 1984’s Best – World Boxing’s first annual Fan’s Choice Awards, with readers voting for the best fighters, fights, and knockouts of 1984.
Departments
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Before the Bell – Reader letters on Wilfredo Gómez, Thomas Hearns, and more.
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WBA & WBC Ratings – Monthly ratings from the sport’s top two organizations.
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World Boxing Fight Review – Highlights including Azumah Nelson over Gómez and Moore’s costly mistake.
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International Fight Summary – Comprehensive listing of worldwide results.
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Worldwide Ratings – Rankings shakeups in the lightweight and cruiserweight divisions.
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Profiles – News briefs and quick updates.
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Preview & Analysis: Holmes vs. Bey – Will Larry Holmes’ farewell fight end in triumph or disaster?
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Ringside News and Views – Richard Counts on Hector Camacho.
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On the Air – TV Fighter of the Month: Azumah Nelson. Tube review of recent broadcasts.
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Championship Challenge – This month’s theme: It Happened in 1984.
Highlights
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Expert predictions for the Hagler–Hearns Superfight ’85
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Gerry Cooney’s comeback and questions about his title chances
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Greg Page’s rise from near obscurity to heavyweight champion
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Fans vote on 1984’s best fights, fighters, and knockouts
This issue captures one of boxing’s most exciting years, combining in-depth previews, redemption stories, and fan-driven reflections on the sport. A must-have collectible for 1980s boxing enthusiasts.