As great as he was – as in super-great – Thomas Hearns never could get past Iran Barkley and his “Blade.” It was the upset … read more “30 Years Ago: The Barkley-Hearns Rematch; A War That Ruined Both Men”
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 … read more “On This Day: When The Great Roberto Duran Defeated Iran Barkley And Gave Us His Final Classic”
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 … read more “Exclusive Interview: Iran Barkley Recalls His Smashing KO Win Over Darrin Van Horn”
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 … read more “Iran Barkley Lists His All-Time Favourite Five Greatest Fights”
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. … read more “Exclusive: Iran Barkley Speaks On Hearns Win, Move To Heavyweight, How He’d Have Fought Canelo”
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 … read more “Iran Barkley Remembers Marvin Hagler”
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 … read more “Exclusive Iran Barkley Interview – “The Blade” Out Of Hospital, Still Recovering From Covid-19”
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 … read more “James Toney Vs. Iran Barkley: The Most Utterly Dominant Performance Of Toney’s Career”
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 … read more “Warrior Iran Barkley Battling Covid, Expects To Be Released From Hospital Soon”
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 … read more “30 years on: recalling the incredible three-minute Benn vs Barkley war”