World Boxing Magazine, February 1982 (unauthenticated)

This physical item is a vintage softcover print magazine, specifically an issue of World Boxing magazine featuring a prominent cover photograph of a boxer wearing red boxing gloves. The cover displays vibrant primary colors including yellow, red, and blue. Prominently visible cover text includes the main title 'WORLD BOXING' in large bold red letters, alongside cover lines such as 'Exclusive Coverage Of SANCHEZ VS. NELSON', 'Boxing Without Its Number One Superstar: THE 10 CANDIDATES TO REPLACE SUGAR RAY LEONARD', 'Exclusive Interview With Roberto Duran: "BOXING EXPERTS KNOW I WAS THE GREATEST"', and 'Moore Kayes Kalule: A NOVICE BECOMES A CHAMPION'. The publication date reads February 1982 near the top right corner, alongside a Dell publishing logo and a barcode in the lower-left corner. Additional vintage magazines are stacked loosely in the background. The magazine shows typical signs of vintage paper aging, including minor edge wear, fading, and surface creases consistent with historical print media from the early 1980s era. The identification of this item is based entirely upon the legible printed text and imagery directly visible on the front cover. This copy is unauthenticated and presented strictly as a vintage collectible periodical.

Based on what I can see in the provided photograph, this item appears to be an issue of World Boxing magazine dated February 1982, featuring Sanchez versus Nelson and other prominent historical boxing content. I can't verify from a photo alone the internal completeness of the pages, the paper acidity, or the exact preservation state beyond the surface. The front cover exhibits typical vintage paper aging, including minor edge wear and surface creases consistent with early 1980s print media. Assuming the printed text correctly represents the publishing period and that the item is a surviving vintage periodical rather than a modern reprint, comparable vintage sports magazines of this era typically trade in the $25 to $50 range, driven largely by nostalgia and specific cover subject collector demand. However, this copy is unauthenticated, and an unauthenticated or lower-grade piece would typically sell for less. If physical inspection reveals this to be a modern reproduction, replica, or photocopy rather than a period-correct print, the value would drop significantly to a nominal decorative level of under $10. To establish higher value or verify the print era, physical inspection by a paper ephemera expert would be needed to inspect the printing dot matrix, paper stock, and binding staples.