Nigel Benn Vs. Iran Barkley: A Three-Minute Street-Fight Explosion!
For a fight that lasted just three minutes, the middleweight slugfest that took place on this day 33 years ago between Nigel Benn and Iran … continue
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Iran Barkley The Heavyweight: “They Don’t Even Know That I Went To Heavyweight, But I Do!”
Bronx warrior and all-round tough guy (he should be in The Hall of Fame, no doubt about it) Iran Barkley had some thrilling ring career, … continue
30 Years Ago: When James Toney Sliced And Diced Iran Barkley
30 years ago, James “Lights Out” Toney really was one of the baddest, meanest, most superbly skilled fighters out there. Proof of this – additional … continue
Sugar Ray Leonard Vs. Iran Barkley (in 1988 or 1989) – Who Would Have Won?
The way Iran Barkley tells it, Sugar Ray Leonard wanted no part of him. No thanks, no chance, no way. This was across the time … continue
On This Day In 1988: Iran Barkley Shocks Thomas Hearns, Scores Upset Of Decade
It was 34 years ago today when Iran Barkley won the middleweight title by way of a stunning KO of Thomas Hearns. Barkley, who suffered … continue
30 Years Ago: The Barkley-Hearns Rematch; A War That Ruined Both Men
As great as he was – as in super-great – Thomas Hearns never could get past Iran Barkley and his “Blade.” It was the upset … continue
On This Day: When The Great Roberto Duran Defeated Iran Barkley And Gave Us His Final Classic
Roberto Duran gave us, and the sport he added so much to, a vast number of great fights. “Hands Of Stone” thrilled, caused controversy, and … continue
Exclusive Interview: Iran Barkley Recalls His Smashing KO Win Over Darrin Van Horn
On this day 30 years ago, Iran “The Blade” Barkley perhaps cut his most damaging blow. Though Barkley had cut down the great Thomas Hearns … continue
Iran Barkley Lists His All-Time Favourite Five Greatest Fights
Almost 40 years ago (December of 1982), Bronx warrior Iran Barkley went pro. A tough, relentless and courageous fighter, Barkley would go on to thrill … continue
Exclusive: Iran Barkley Speaks On Hearns Win, Move To Heavyweight, How He’d Have Fought Canelo
It was 33 years ago this month when Iran “The Blade” Barkley won the middleweight title by way of a stunning KO of Thomas Hearns. … continue