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 … read more “Iran Barkley Remembers Marvin Hagler”
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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 … read more “Exclusive Iran Barkley Interview – “The Blade” Out Of Hospital, Still Recovering From Covid-19”
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 … read more “James Toney Vs. Iran Barkley: The Most Utterly Dominant Performance Of Toney’s Career”
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 … read more “Warrior Iran Barkley Battling Covid, Expects To Be Released From Hospital Soon”
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 … read more “30 years on: recalling the incredible three-minute Benn vs Barkley war”
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 … read more “Happy Birthday Iran Barkley – “The Blade” Hits 60”
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. … read more “Remembering The Bizarre Iran Barkley vs. Gerrie Coetzee Fight”
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 … read more “Iran Barkley’s Greatest Hit”
Bronx Borough President To Honor Boxing Legend Iran Barkley
Former World Champions Iran Barkley to be inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame along with singer-songwriter Regina Spektor, and planetary scientist Carolyn Porco
This … read more “Bronx Borough President To Honor Boxing Legend Iran Barkley”
Iran “The Blade” Barkley Confirmed For Hof’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today three-division world champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley will be in Canastota to participate in the Hall of … read more “Iran “The Blade” Barkley Confirmed For Hof’s 30th Anniversary Celebration”