By Katrina Walters August 29th, 2005 All Boxing News
The boxing world had the privilege of watching Iran "The Blade" Barkley do what most thought could not be done, and that was to stop Thomas "Hitman" Hearns. The stoppage came in dramatic fashion and thus catapulted Barkley into boxing superstardom. Ring Magazine stated, "This fight was the upset of the year." The year was 1988. Although there have been many fights since then, "The Blade" has been remembered for that fight. He also went on to stop Hearns for a second time. Iran became a five-time boxing world champion and fought in three different weight divisions. SaddoBoxing has been exclusively informed by "The Blade" himself that he is ready to do it again, yes you've read it correctly. Although SaddoBoxing had been informed in the early stages of negotiation, Iran will be fighting in the early part of October and it will be a ten-round fight in the heavyweight division. No opponent, venue or exact date has been inked as of yet. Iran is currently training and anticipates a successful comeback and hopes to possibly dominate the lackluster heavyweight division.
SaddoBoxing, as always will keep our readers posted as more exclusive information comes in, as "The Blade" is ready to slice into the heavyweight division!
World ranked Cruiserweight Bobby Gunn has announced that he will donate a percentage of his fight purse to former three division world champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley, following his August >
World ranked Cruiserweight Bobby Gunn has announced that he will donate a percentage of his fight purse to former three division world champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley, following his August >
In front of a packed house at the Inwood Boxing Academy in New York City, former smoker circuit king Ronnie “The Rottweiler” Kerner was presented with a special championship belt >
To me, the fact that Iran Barkley has not been enshrined in The Boxing Hall Of Fame in Canastota is a travesty. He definitely deserves the honour. When one looks >
In the main support bout of the Wright-Mosley II clash held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas tonight, Ian Gardner moved his record to eighteen wins and >
The celebrated life of the historic boxing ring of Madison Square Garden will officially be retired on Wednesday, September 19th. The legendary ring has hosted more championship bouts than any >
WBC Heavyweight World Champion Oleg Maskaev and his impending challenger Samuel Peter joined “Smokin” Joe Frasier, Emile Griffith, Iran Barkley and a host of world-class prizefighters at Madison Square Garden >
On Thursday, August 16, The Inwood Boxing Academy cordially invites all comers to a benefit for the gym to continue to help the community. Pro Boxer Ronnie "The Rottweiler" Kerner >
For a career that has lasted just short of thirty years, over twenty major title fights and one that has amassed sixty wins, forty seven early, a lot of boxing >
