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Iran Barkley (/ aɪ ˈ r æ n /; born May 6, 1960) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1999. He held world championships in three weight classes, including the WBC middleweight title from 1988 to 1989, the IBF super middleweight title from 1992 to 1993, and the WBA light heavyweight title in 1992.
Barkley down once in the 1st round. 1998-11-06. Tue Bjorn Thomsen. 7 0 0. K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen. L-UD. event bout wiki. ref: Freddy Rafn Villy Skov Christensen 55-58 Soren B Jensen 55-58 Ove Ovesen 55-58. Thomsen heavily knocked down in the 1st round.
Iran Barkley, an all-action fighter who made his name as a middleweight when the 160-pound division was particularly deep, lit up boxing during the 1980s and early ’90s. He wasn’t consistent — being just as likely to lose a fight he was favored to win as he was capable of upsetting the biggest stars in the sport — but he was always fun ...
Jul 30, 2023 · Rich the Fight Historian. 66.4K subscribers. Subscribed. 859. 46K views 9 months ago. A look back at three-division world champion Iran 'The Blade' Barkley. ...more. A look back at...
Jun 6, 2016 · “There is no luck in Boxing,” – Iran Barkley; The only man to beat Tommy “The Hitman,” Hearns twice. On the anniversary of his historic upset victory over Tommy Hearns, former triple weight world champion Iran Barkley discusses life, his helter skelter professional career and the night, ‘The Hitman’s,’ gun jammed.
Nov 30, 2023 · Name: Iran Barkley Alias: The Blade Hometown: The Bronx, New York, USA Stance: Orthodox Height: 185cm Reach: 188cm Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record. Trainers: Al Bolden, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad; Manager: John Reetz; Cutman: Eddie Aliano; Iran Barkley Photo Gallery; Amateur Accomplishments
Feb 24, 2024 · Iran Barkley had won the WBC middleweight title by knocking out the same “Motor City Cobra” who had dispatched Duran five years before. “The Blade” was feared for his punching power, which emanated from his tall frame and intimidating physical build.
