Lot 266: Boxing News Magazine Vol 37 No 9 29 February 1980 featuring Lottie Mwale

A vintage issue of Boxing News magazine dated 29 February 1980, identified as Volume 37, Number 9. This publication was produced during the 71st year of the title’s history. The front cover is printed on newsprint paper with a red and white graphic border and masthead. The central feature is a large black and white photograph of Commonwealth champion Lottie Mwale holding two Deutsche Bank cheques. The primary headline reads MWALE’S MILLION DOLLAR DREAM! with secondary headlines referencing Moore, Davies, Davis, Watt, and the ABA title trail. The cover text provides context regarding a 1 million dollar cheque for the winner of the WBC light-heavyweight title fight between Matthew Saad Muhammad and John Conteh. The magazine includes references to internal stories on pages 2, 7, 12, 13, 15, 20, and 21.