Description
World Boxing Magazine April 1986 Donald Curry, Milton McCrory No Label
This April 1986 issue of World Boxing Magazine features Donald Curry and Milton McCrory on the cover, following Curry’s emphatic win over McCrory in one of the most decisive welterweight title fights of the era. With in-depth fight coverage, a profile on rising star Mike Tyson, and Leon Spinks’ controversial comeback, this issue captures boxing at a moment of transition in the mid-1980s.
Condition
The magazine is in good condition, with light wear consistent with age. The exact copy shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please review all photos for condition purposes. Each issue comes in a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from the April 1986 Issue
Feature Articles
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Leon Spinks: What His Comeback Means – analysis of Spinks’ surprising return to title contention
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Donald Curry Demolishes Milton McCrory: The Cobra’s Most Marvelous Fight Is Yet to Come
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Mike Tyson: Why He Is the Hottest Name in Boxing – exploring Tyson’s meteoric rise as a heavyweight prospect
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World Boxing’s Year-End Special – a comprehensive look back at 1985, the strange and unusual moments of the year, and what to expect in 1986
Departments and Regular Features
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Before the Bell – reader letters, including commentary on Spinks vs. Cooney
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World Boxing Fight Review – Olympic trio updates, Hector Camacho in action, Williamson’s victories
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International Fight Summary – complete worldwide fight listings
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Worldwide Ratings – featuring a new light heavyweight king
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WBA & WBC Ratings – monthly updates from the two major sanctioning bodies
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Prelims – the latest boxing news in capsule form
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Hot Prospects – spotlight on Michael Nunn and Sammy Fuentes
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Preview & Analysis: Gomez vs. McGuigan – examining two champions on diverging paths
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Ringside News & Views – The Best and Worst of ’85, by Jeff Ryan
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On the Air – Donald Curry named TV Fighter of the Month; commentary on Barry Tompkins
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Championship Challenge – It Happened in 1985
Collectible Value
This issue is especially collectible for its coverage of Donald Curry’s destruction of Milton McCrory, which cemented Curry’s standing as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters of the era. It also offers an early feature on Mike Tyson just as he was emerging as a heavyweight phenomenon, making this magazine a must-have for collectors of mid-1980s boxing history.