Nigel Benn Vs. Iran Barkley: A Three-Minute Street-Fight Explosion!

08/18/2023 James Slater

For a fight that lasted just three minutes, the middleweight slugfest that took place on this day 33 years ago … continue

Iran Barkley The Heavyweight: “They Don’t Even Know That I Went To Heavyweight, But I Do!”

08/03/2023 James Slater

Bronx warrior and all-round tough guy (he should be in The Hall of Fame, no doubt about it) Iran Barkley … continue

02/13/2023 James Slater

30 years ago, James “Lights Out” Toney really was one of the baddest, meanest, most superbly skilled fighters out there. … continue

10/27/2022 James Slater

The way Iran Barkley tells it, Sugar Ray Leonard wanted no part of him. No thanks, no chance, no way. … continue

06/06/2022 James Slater

It was 34 years ago today when Iran Barkley won the middleweight title by way of a stunning KO of … continue

03/20/2022 James Slater

As great as he was – as in super-great – Thomas Hearns never could get past Iran Barkley and his … continue

02/24/2022 James Slater

Roberto Duran gave us, and the sport he added so much to, a vast number of great fights. “Hands Of … continue

01/10/2022 James Slater

On this day 30 years ago, Iran “The Blade” Barkley perhaps cut his most damaging blow. Though Barkley had cut … continue

11/30/2021 James Slater

Almost 40 years ago (December of 1982), Bronx warrior Iran Barkley went pro. A tough, relentless and courageous fighter, Barkley … continue

06/03/202106/02/2021 James Slater

It was 33 years ago this month when Iran “The Blade” Barkley won the middleweight title by way of a … continue