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1932104113<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 48 pp. Slight extremity wear and some aging to covers but covers and spine in very nice shape normal aging and browning; very good plus. A very nice early issue of Ring magazine that includes a scarce boxing article on legendary middleweight champ Mickey Walker's quest for the heavyweight crown. Unfortunately for Walker heavyweight Max Schmeling destroyed Walker in eight rounds. There are articles that cover fighters of the day including Primo Carnera and Johnny Risko. Some historical articles on boxing and a wonderful Charles Atlas advertisment on the rear cover. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1950105013<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Covers generally bright some dull soiling or darkening minor edgewear small nick on one edge usual aging and browning; very good plus. British heavyweight champ Bruce Woodcock featured on the cover. Woodcock is covered among upcoming heavyweight fights. An article naming Sugar Ray Robinson the best fighter in all divisions is included. This is probably the start of the love affair boxing historians have had with Robinson often naming him the best pound for pound fighter in history.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1953104108<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some edgewear and and a couple of chips and small folds at extremities but covers are in generally good shape contents with normal aging and browning; very good. This issue includes articles on lightweight champ Jimmy Carter the punching power of Rocky Marciano and Randy Turpin coming to the U.S. for a title shot. Another article compares British and American fighters. </p> The Ring Inc., books
105075<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. A few minor nicks to spine and edges normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. This issue includes an article on the impact of TV on Boxing. This issue also includes a feature article on the career of John L. Sullivan and an article on the light heavyweight division. </p> The Ring Inc. books
1950104107<p> 4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Slight edgewear and darkening to covers but covers are in generally nice shape contents with normal aging and browning pages 32-34 are loose; very good. This is an historic issue of Ring featuring the defeat of Joe Louis by Ezzard Charles for the heavyweight championship. The article presents a number of pictures about the fight and speculates who Charles might fight next. There is also an article on Rocky Marciano. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1950104105<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Small edge tear that goes through most pages small nick on spine but not significant covers and spine in otherwise very good shape contents with normal aging and browning; very good. While Ezzard Charles is featured on the cover there is little discussion of him in this issue. However the cover recognizes Charles as an important prospect for the heavyweight title and on September 28 1950 his defeat of Joe Louis won him the title. Charles would be the third African American to win the heavyweight crown. This issue also names legendary Willie Pep as the fighter of the month.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1948105073<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some minor edgewear and folds covers bright and clean normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. Feature article on the loss of American dominance in boxing citing the rise of some European boxers including Marcel Cerdan and Freddie Mills. Another article reports on the Marcel Cerdan vs. Tony Zale middleweight title fight with many pictures. There is also an article that addresses ring fatalities in the sport of boxing which includes a comment or two on deaths in football. </p> The Ring Inc. books
1952104100<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Minor edgewear covers solid contents with some aging and browning but less than normal; very good plus. The cover features Sugar Ray Robinson and Randy Turpin promoting the idea of a third fight. Turpin a relatively unknown British middleweight took Robinson's crown away in July 1951. A few months later Robinson regained the title by stopping Turpin in the 10th. A third fight never happened. The main article in this issue is on the rise of future heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1953105084<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Covers with a little darkening but still bright and clean normal darkening and aging; overall very good plus. The contents include an article on the second and controversial second Marciano vs. Jersey Joe Walcott heavyweight title fight. Unlike the first fight which ended in a Marciano KO after 13rh brutal rounds the second ened in a one round KO of Walcott. </p> The Ring Inc. books
1947105071<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Tear through spine which goes through the margins of pages and top part of spine partially split but mostly sound normal aging and browning; otherwise about very good. This issue celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fitzsimmons – Corbett heavyweight championship fight. Fitzsimmons won the fight with his famous solar plexus punch in the 14th round. This issue also includes an article about the Joe Louis "good will’ fight tour.</p> The Ring Inc. books
1952105065<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. A little spine wear some darkening to covers but still bright and clean normal darkening and aging to contents; overall very good plus. Articles provide a lot of historical coverage of great fights and fighters. Another articles names Rock Marciano heavyweight prospect of the month after winning eight pro fights. </p> The Ring Inc. books
1947105063<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Spine with some wear and some tape repairs a couple of edge chips tape repair on side edge some browning and aging; overall a good copy. Important coverage of Graziano’s victory over Tony Zale for the middleweight crown in 1947. This fight inspired the book and movie "Somebody Up There likes Me."  The two fighters fought three brutal bouts with Zale winning two and regaining his title. There is another article about Jack Dempsey. </p> The Ring Inc. books
1953104094<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. A little edge and spine wear but not significant contents normal aging and browning; very good. The Marciano and Walcott cover of this issue related to the fight later that month for the heavyweight championship. On May 15 1943 Marciano would knockout Walcott in the first round to retain his title. The Ring article would focus on other challengers for Marciano.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1949104090<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Spine and extremities with a little wear still in nice shape some aging contents with normal browning; this copy is in very good condition. This is probably one of the best known Ring covers with Jake LaMotta in a pugilistic stance with a large bull in the background. This issue came out about three months after LaMotta knocked out Marcel Cerdan in the 10th round to win the middleweight championship. The magazine also covers rising stars Sugar Ray Robinson and Ezzard Charles.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1952105068<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Covers with some darkening contents with normal browning and aging; overall very good. Feature articles on the end of Joe Louis’s career highlighting his recent defeat at the hands of Rocky Marciano. Another article reviews the career of Joe Louis. This issue also includes an article on Sugar Ray Robinson. </p> The Ring Inc. books
1950105072<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Very slight darkening to covers some foxing at the edge of front cover still generally bright and clean but have an ink mark on Jeffries normal aging and browning to contents; otherwise very good. Excellent coverage of Lee Savold’s victory over Bruce Woodcock which made him a top heavyweight contender. Articles on Sugar Ray Robinson and Archie Moore are also included. </p> The Ring Inc. books
1934104115<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some extremity wear but covers and spine in very nice shape less than normal aging and browning; very good or better. A wonderful early issue of Ring Magazine with some great content. Articles provide coverage of fights between Primo Carnera and Max Bear Barney Ross and Tony Canzoneri and Jimmy McLarnin and Al Singer. Another article covers the career of 'The Boston Tar Baby' Sam Langford. Langford was one of the best African American fighters of his day but was avoided by both black and white fighters. After winning the heavyweight title Jack Johnson preferred to take on to the hill white fighters than face a real challenge from Langford. Boxing would leave him blind and he never even got one shot at the title despite an incredible career. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1950104106<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Slight edgewear and darkening to covers but covers are in generally nice shape contents with normal aging and browning; very good. A great issue that features title match between Joe Louis and Ezzard Charles who are shown on the cover. The match took place in late September with Charles winning the bout. Articles also include coverage of the classic Sadler and Pep fight and LaMotta's victory over Laurent Dauthuille of France. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1948104097<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Covers with some very slight edgewear and fading spine and covers in nice shape a little tear on top of spine contents with normal aging and browning; very good. The cover features Louis and Walcott battling it out. The fight illustrated was they’re first meeting which Louis won a very controversial decision. It would be only the second time that two African Americans fought for the heavyweight championship. The article points to a second meeting between the two fighters but this time out Louis would win by knockout.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1951104098<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Covers and spine with some with some edgewear and fading spine with some chips but covers generally sound contents with some aging and browning but less than usual; very good. While the cover features Louis and Charles in battle the issue is more about Jersey Joe Walcott winning the heavyweight crown. Walcott would become the fourth African American to win this title. This issue also includes coverage of important fights of Rock Marciano and Jake LaMotta and Randy Turpin's win over Ray Robinson for the middleweight crown.</p><p>$40</p> The Ring Inc., books
105082<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Tape repairs to spine a couple of loose pages some darkening to covers browning and aging to contents; otherwise good. This issue includes an article on Rocky Graziano’s problems with AWOL charges which cost him his boxing license in some states. Another article covers the highlights of Joe Louis’ boxing career. </p> The Ring Inc. books
1931104111<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some extremity wear and corner folds spine with a little wear still covers and spine in very nice shape normal aging and browning; very good. This early issue of Ring Magazine is in nice condition. A featured article covers successful "Negro" boxers. This article looks at recent boxers including Harry Wills Tiger Flowers and Battling Siki. A historically significant article at least to boxing fans is an editorial by Nat Fleischer that talks about Tony Canzoneri's capture of the featherweight crown from Al Singer and a loss by Jimmy McLarnin at the hands of Billy Petrolle. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1934104101<p> 4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. A little spine and extremity wear but covers still very sound 1934 inked on front cover contents with some aging and browning but less than normal; very good. This issue provides coverage of the Primo Carnera and Tommy Loughran heavyweight championship fight. Carnera beat Loughran in an awkward decision to retain his title but did little for his fighting reputation. There is coverage of a King Levinsky bout and some promotion of Max Bear as a strong fighting prospect. Bear would go on to beat Carnera and take his title. # 104101</p> The Ring Inc., books
1953104122<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Moderate darkening to covers but covers and spine in nice shape overall normal aging and browning; very good plus. Roland La Starza is the featured fighter in this issue. La Starza would fight Rocky Marciano twice and lose a very close decision in their first fight before Marciano was champion. While he earned a title shot after winning a couple of major fights he was crushed by Marciano in his championship bid losing by TKO in the 11th round. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1953104124<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Slight darkening to covers a little wear around one staple but covers and spine in nice shape overall normal aging and browning; very good plus. This issue features an article on the comeback of heavyweight contender Rex Layne. Layne would get knocked out by Rocky Marciano and never get another shot at the title. Other articles focus on Rocky Marciano and Sugar Ray Robinson.</p> The Ring Inc., books
