1991 Kayo Boxing George Foreman #136 Trading Card

This is a standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch trading card featuring two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman. Produced in 1991 by the Kayo brand, the card depicts Foreman in boxing attire against a backdrop of the American flag, a nod to his 1968 Olympic gold medal heritage and his career resurgence in the early 90s. The card is characterized by a blue outer border with a red inner frame. The bottom section includes the Kayo logo on the left, Foreman's name and weight class in the center, and the Kayo kangaroo mascot on the right. The photography captures a focused, sweating Foreman wearing red Cleto Reyes gloves. Regarding condition, the card is currently housed in a clear plastic top-loader for protection. Visibility through the holder suggests crisp corners and relatively clean edges, though there is a slight off-centering toward the right side. The colors remain vibrant without significant fading. This card represents the 'Renaissance' era of Foreman's career, shortly before he became the oldest heavyweight champion in history in 1994. The card stock is typical for early 90s mass-production, featuring a glossy UV-coated front and a matte reverse side with biographical statistics.

Upon visual examination of the 1991 Kayo Boxing George Foreman #136, I find the card to be in 'Near Mint' condition. The registration of the photography is sharp, and the UV-coating retains its original luster. My primary concern regarding grade is the centering; there is a visible 65/35 left-to-right bias on the front, which is common for this high-volume production set. The corners appear sharp through the top-loader, and the edges show no signs of the typical white chipping associated with Kayo's dark blue borders. Market-wise, this card was part of the massive sports card production boom of the early 1990s. While George Foreman is a legendary figure and his 'Renaissance' era (1987-1997) is highly collectible, the high print volume of the 1991 Kayo set limits its scarcity. Comparables for ungraduated (raw) copies typically sell for under $5, while specimens professionally graded as PSA 9 or 10 may command $30 to $60. The demand remains steady among boxing enthusiasts, but the item is not considered a 'rarity.' Limitations of this appraisal include the inability to inspect the card's surface for dimples or hairline scratches that are often hidden by the plastic holder. For full authentication and a definitive valuation, an in-person examination is required to check for 're-coloring' on the blue borders and to verify card stock thickness via micrometer. This appraisal assumes the card is an original 1991 print and not a modern digital reproduction, which would require high-magnification analysis of the rosette print pattern to confirm.