Description
World Boxing Magazine – July 1984 Aaron Pryor & Larry Holmes Cover (Very Good Condition, No Label)
This July 1984 issue of World Boxing spotlights Aaron Pryor and Larry Holmes on the cover, with features on Pryor’s return to dominance, Tim Witherspoon’s heavyweight rise, and special previews of boxing’s biggest upcoming clashes. It also includes profiles, retrospectives, and expert commentary, making it a standout piece for vintage boxing collectors.
Condition:
Very good condition with minor wear on edges. No mailing label. Please see photos for details. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping available upon request.
Features:
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Aaron Pryor Returns to Catch Some Rays – “The Hawk” is back, with Ray Mancini and Sugar Ray Leonard in his sights (p. 32)
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Update on Carlos Palomino: From the Ring to the Stage – Life after boxing for the champion-turned-actor and broadcaster (p. 39)
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Witherspoon Tops Page for the WBC Heavy Title – Tim Witherspoon claims the heavyweight spotlight (p. 42)
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The Med-Halgrrove Super Brawl – A hard-fought classic that lacked hype but delivered excitement (p. 46)
Special Sections:
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Introducing Doug DeWitt – Rising middleweight “Cobra” (p. 26)
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Preview & Analysis: Hearns vs. Duran – A collision of superstars (p. 28)
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Fact Sheet: Wilfred Benitez (p. 30)
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Action Gallery – Full-color portfolio of Wilfred Benitez (p. 36)
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Experts’ Viewpoints – Five authorities on Benitez (p. 38)
Departments:
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Before the Bell – Letters on Spinks-Coetzee and more (p. 6)
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Fight Review – Moore’s successful return; Pipino Cuevas in action (p. 10)
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International Fight Summary – Global results (p. 13)
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Worldwide Ratings – Oliva, Sacco, Villablanca impress (p. 16)
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Preliminaries – Latest boxing news (p. 22)
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Ringside News and Views – Holmes-Coetzee showdown, McCallum’s lament (p. 24)
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On the Air – TV Fighter of the Month: Mark Medal; CBS fight coverage review (p. 68)
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Championship Challenge – Focus on Foreign-Born World Champions (p. 70)
Publication Details:
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Issue: July 1984
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Cover: Aaron Pryor & Larry Holmes
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Publisher: World Boxing
A classic 1980s boxing magazine highlighting Pryor’s comeback, Witherspoon’s title ascent, and previews of historic fights like Hearns vs. Duran. Essential for collectors of vintage fight history.


