Lot 228: Boxing News Magazine, 29 May 1981, Vol. 37, No. 22

This original issue of Boxing News magazine, dated 29 May 1981 (Volume 37, Number 22), is a newsprint boxing magazine published in its 72nd year. The front cover features a black and white action photograph depicting the match between Wilfred Benitez and Maurice Hope. The lead headline states Benitez walks into the Hall of Fame, accompanied by a secondary headline on the red masthead reading BOZA SHOULD KEEP CROWN. The cover includes an original retail price of 35p and references to ringside reports by Mike Lockley regarding Benitez joining the selection of greats who have won three world titles.