Description
World Boxing Magazine July 1986 Marvin Hagler vs. John Mugabi No Label VG
This July 1986 issue of World Boxing Magazine features coverage of Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s demolition of John Mugabi in one of the decade’s defining middleweight clashes. The aftermath of this battle set the stage for renewed excitement around a Hagler–Hearns rematch, making this issue a valuable record of the era’s middleweight drama.
Condition
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges. The exact item shown in the listing photos is the copy you will receive. Please review all images for details. Each issue comes in a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from the July 1986 Issue
Feature Articles
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Azumah Nelson: The Other Featherweight Champion – a look at Nelson’s emergence alongside Barry McGuigan.
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Donald Curry: One Last Stopover Before Joining the Big Boys – Curry’s transition from welterweight to heavier divisions.
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Hagler & Hearns Light Up the Strip: Suddenly, The Rematch Is an Even Match – renewed interest after Hagler crushed Mugabi and Hearns flattened James Shuler.
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Canizales Steamrolls Sandoval: Did the Wait or the Weight Make the Difference? – analysis of a new bantamweight champion’s rise.
Departments and Regular Features
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Before the Bell – letters from readers, including “Boo to Barry, Cheers to Pops.”
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World Boxing Fight Review – highlights of Tyrell Biggs, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, and more.
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International Fight Summary – comprehensive worldwide results.
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Worldwide Ratings – who is the world’s best heavyweight now?
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WBA & WBC Ratings – monthly sanctioning body updates.
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Prelims – news briefs.
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Hot Prospects – featuring Henry Tillman and Donny Lalonde.
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Preview & Analysis: Tyson vs. Weaver – a look at the rising star versus the former champion.
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Ringside News and Views – Short Circuit by Jeff Ryan.
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On the Air – TV Fighter of the Month: Mark Breland; closed-circuit review.
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Championship Challenge – Undefeated Title Challengers.
Collectible Value
This issue is especially collectible for its ringside coverage of Hagler vs. Mugabi and the immediate push toward a potential Hagler–Hearns rematch, alongside early analysis of Mike Tyson’s rise, Azumah Nelson’s claim to featherweight supremacy, and Donald Curry’s move up in weight. A must-have for collectors of mid-1980s boxing history and fans of Hagler, Hearns, and Tyson.