Iran Barkley Remembers Marvin Hagler
Exclusive interview by James Slater: Iran Barkley never fought Marvin Hagler, but “The Blade” sure wanted to. In fact, Barkley, who gave us memorable wars … continue
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Exclusive Iran Barkley Interview – “The Blade” Out Of Hospital, Still Recovering From Covid-19
As fight fans almost certainly read, Bronx warrior Iran Barkley was recently hospitalized with Covid-19, the 60-year-old legend (yes, he deserves the accolade) reported to … continue
James Toney Vs. Iran Barkley: The Most Utterly Dominant Performance Of Toney’s Career
On this day back in 1993, former IBF middleweight champ James Toney made his 168-pound world title debut. Having finally said no more to the … continue
Warrior Iran Barkley Battling Covid, Expects To Be Released From Hospital Soon
As was the case with his former ring rival Roberto Duran, Iran Barkley is battling the coronavirus. Various reports say “The Blade” is currently in … continue
30 years on: recalling the incredible three-minute Benn vs Barkley war
30 years ago, Britain’s Nigel Benn scored one of his most thrillingly quick wins at world level. Benn, making the first defence of his newly … continue
Happy Birthday Iran Barkley – “The Blade” Hits 60
One of the most consistently thrilling middleweight/super-middleweights of the 1980s and ’90s, Iran Barkley had some amazing roller-coaster of a career. Born in the tough … continue
Remembering The Bizarre Iran Barkley vs. Gerrie Coetzee Fight
Throughout boxing history we have seen a great middleweight go up in weight and, in a dare to be even greater, challenge a heavyweight champion. … continue
Iran Barkley’s Greatest Hit
Thomas Hearns had the fight won; all he had to do was stick and move and be content to further batter his rival’s ruined face … continue
Iran Barkley: Give Me Deontay Wilder, He’ll Definitely Go Down!
Exclusive interview by James Slater – If you ever needed proof that the warrior spirit NEVER leaves some pro fighters, you need only look at, … continue
30 Years Ago Today: Roberto Duran Beat Iran Barkley In Perhaps The Greatest World Middleweight Title Fight Of The 1980s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4z-07CnkrU Heaven knows, the decade that was the 1980’s saw some truly magical, beautifully epic and violent middleweight wars unfold in the ring. Who can … continue