30 years ago, James “Lights Out” Toney really was one of the baddest, meanest, most superbly skilled fighters out there. … read more “30 Years Ago: When James Toney Sliced And Diced Iran Barkley”
The way Iran Barkley tells it, Sugar Ray Leonard wanted no part of him. No thanks, no chance, no way. … read more “Sugar Ray Leonard Vs. Iran Barkley (in 1988 or 1989) – Who Would Have Won?”
It was 34 years ago today when Iran Barkley won the middleweight title by way of a stunning KO of … read more “On This Day In 1988: Iran Barkley Shocks Thomas Hearns, Scores Upset Of Decade”
As great as he was – as in super-great – Thomas Hearns never could get past Iran Barkley and his … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … read more “Exclusive: Iran Barkley Speaks On Hearns Win, Move To Heavyweight, How He’d Have Fought Canelo”