Hank Kaplan's Boxing Digest: February 1981

Cover: Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard

• Prospect of the Month: Mark Ibanez

Article include: Sugar Ray Leonard Sparkles Roberto Duran Crumbles, Salvador Sanchez Beats Juan La Porte, James Tillis: The "Fighting Cowboy" Hopes to Rope the Gold, Young Talents Showcased in Bronx, Hilmer Kenty Staves Off Pain, Marty Monroe: A Heavy Contender for Heaviest Title, Jeff Chandler Vows to Win WBC Title and Does, Tons of Talent, Short on Will: This Was Jimmy Slattery, Thomas Hearns Stops Luis Primera in First Title Defense, Hot Cocoa (Ezequiel Cocoa Sanchez) and "The Heat" (Johnny Verderosa), Sammy NeSmith Dealt KO Blow By "Animal" Frank Fletcher, Ralph Gambina Still Looking for a Champion, Las Vegas Nights, and Floyd Cummings and George Mostardini in Alley Brawl.