The Ring Magazine - who still buys it ??

[Kel]

I download it, the same with all magazines. In this economy I'm trying to cut costs here and there.

Where from? PM me.

[holmcall]

I have a collection of the old ones that I sell from time to time, but anything from the last few years makes a goods carpet for my cat. As for their rankings, everyone thinks they are good because they are being hyped by HBO and other networks and by writers from the BWAA. It's a self-engrandizing loop of sheer BS. Max's eyes pop out when he talks about the Ring rankings and Farhood (who is an official of the BWAA) practically swoons when he talks about them.

Why do they have Valuev rated # 5 in the Heavyweight Division. John Ruiz is #8. Alexander Dimitrenko is # 10. Huh?

Julio Cesar Miranda at #9 in the flyweights? Huh?

Silence Mabuza rated high as a Batamweight. WOW!!

Joel Casamayor NUMBER TWO. You gotta be kidding me.

They have one guy doing Thailand amd one guy doing the Philipinees.

No, I don't buy thier rankings for one minute. They do not reflect the kind of research I expect, nor do they reflect much knowledge of Asian and/or fighters from the countries in Africa.

[holmcall]

[Lance Uppercut]

Yeah but no other organization keeps track of the lineal/legitimate champions. So if nothing else, boxing needs them for that.

[jon09]

I used to get it every month but now that has gone up to almost 9.00 dollars I might get it twice a year. Anything I need I can read it on the internet now anyways. The state of the game is 1 of my favorite issues and when the Ring Almanac comes out I'll read that.

[JazMerkin]

I buy it occassionally, it does get quite dated, however, that is offset by the fact that the writing in the magazine is generally of a higher standard than that online (Dougie Fischer-don't get me started). I don't believe in any way that they've sold out to Golden Boy though. Their ratings divisionally seem pretty good, although I do think the P4P list at times gets a bit illogical & based on popularity (Nonito Donaire in 7th)

[holmcall]

Yeah but no other organization keeps track of the lineal/legitimate champions. So if nothing else, boxing needs them for that.

Point taken

[Spicoli]

No doubt.Prior to that twat Katrina....I had monthly issues from 89' and on.After it I had sixteen years worth of water logged printed pulp sitting at the storage unit.....just could not throw them away

But Hey.I saved the tapes.Fortunately they still sell key back issues.Nothing will ever beat Boxing Illustrated though. loved that read.Prior to the "Internets" ha,they were a MUST to know what was going on.

[OumaFan]

When I worked at a grocery store I used to grab it for my lunch break, spill all kinds of condiments and drinks on it and then put it back on the shelf. Not sure if that counts.

[amat]

I buy my newspapers at Borders books which is around the corner from my house and about half the time they have The Ring and I'll buy it. Funny I think I have one that's supposed to be for August and I bought it in June. They are weird. The layout and sections are outdated imo. I think they shouldn't dedicate 20 pages every magazine forecasting fights that will have already happened by the time people get their issues. It isn't a bad read but it could be a whole lot better.

[Pavlik]

I buy issues with Pacquiao in it after every BIG win

[Mar]

It's part of our monthy groceries, it is expensive as hell though, like ten bucks. I thought any mag over eight bucks including tax had to have tits in it but ah well my baby has nice one's anyhow, probably better it doesn't anyway or the first lady probably wouldn't bring it home every month.

[JazMerkin]

I buy issues with Pacquiao in it after every BIG win

They must come in handy when you're rubbing one out in the bathroom

I have to say reading the latest issues of Ring & Boxing Monthly, I've come to the conclusion that the standard of writing is far better in Boxing Monthly. They are far more analytical than Ring & they don't have annoying writers who think putting on some kind of written tough guy act makes them a better boxing pundit

[spade]

No doubt.Prior to that twat Katrina....I had monthly issues from 89' and on.After it I had sixteen years worth of water logged printed pulp sitting at the storage unit.....just could not throw them away

Are you referring to that Plaboy Cover named katrina thats still under your pillow?





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[holmcall]

The latest issue has a lead article in praise of Oscar!!