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Goldman, Herbert ‘The Ring, 1984 Record Book and Boxing Encyclopedia’ 1,067 pages VG/VG (2) $15 each.
The Ring, 1984 Record Book and Boxing Encyclopedia, edited by prominent boxing historian Herbert G. Goldman and published by the Ring Publishing Corporation, is an expansive, 1,067-page reference guide dedicated entirely to the sport of professional boxing.
Originally founded by Nat Fleischer, this specific 1984 edition serves as an official historical compendium for The Ring magazine. It compiles extensive data, historical records, and biographical information, structured around several key elements:
Comprehensive Boxer Registries: Detailed career statistics, biographical profiles, and bout-by-bout records of major professional fighters worldwide.
Championship Chronologies: Comprehensive historical timelines tracking title fights, divisional weight classes, and chronological successions of world champions.
Annual Historical Recap: A statistical dive into fight results, tournament brackets, and notable boxing events leading up to its publication.
The book is highly regarded by historians, collectors, and sports enthusiasts as an authoritative, all-in-one archival resource for analyzing the sport’s history.
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