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Did Marvin Hagler fight Iran Barkley?
Exclusive interview by James Slater: Iran Barkley never fought Marvin Hagler, but “The Blade” sure wanted to. Barkley, who often ran into Marvin at The Boxing Hall of Fame, has nothing but respect for Hagler and for his memory.
What happened Iran Barkley?
Three-division titlewinner Iran Barkley, owner of two victories over Thomas Hearns, was hospitalized on Wednesday with a minor stroke after having a seizure at his Bronx home, his niece, Barbara Wilder, told The New York Daily News.
Are Iran Barkley and Charles Barkley related?
He is the uncle of NFL running back Saquon Barkley.
Who won the fight between Hearns and Barkley?
By the end of the fight, both of Barkley’s eyes were nearly swollen shut while Hearns was almost unrecognizable as both his nose and left cheek had swollen considerably. Hearns was named the winner on one scorecard 114–113, while Barkley took the other scorecards with scores of 115–113 and 114–113.
Who did Iran Barkley fight?
Thomas Hearns vs. Iran Barkley
| Boxer | Thomas Hearns | Iran Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Hometown | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Purse | $1,500,000 | $250,000 |
| Pre-fight record | 45–2 | 24–4 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
How tall is Iran Barkley?
6′ 1″
Iran Barkley/Height
Who is Saquon Barkley related to?
Saquon Barkley grew up surrounded by boxers. His father, Alibay Barkley, and uncle, Iran Barkley, were both prominent in the sport when Barkley was a child. It’s not surprise that boxing had a huge role in Barkley’s life and training. But there’s also something a little funny about the star running back’s training.
Did Thomas Hearns ever get knocked out?
Hearns ended his career in 2006 with a record of 61 wins (48 by knockout), five losses, and one draw. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012.
How many times did Hearns get knocked out?
But this fact remains: Along with Mike Tyson, Hearns is one of the best action fighters around and has been for the better part of the past 10 years. When Hearns fights, somebody gets knocked out, and it’s usually the other guy (38 times in Hearns’s career). He isn’t as complete a boxer as Leonard, but then, who is?
What happened to Iran Barkley?
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 to watch.
What happened between Marvin Hagler and Sumbu Kalambay?
When Marvin Hagler was stripped of the IBF and WBA middleweight titles for facing an inactive Sugar Ray Leonard, Barkley was selected to face Sumbu Kalambay for one of the fractured titles. The two met in one of the final 15-round fights in Kalambay’s adopted Italy.
When did Charles Barkley get stopped?
He turned pro in late ’82, and after winning his first four bouts the heavy-handed bruiser dropped a decision to Osley Silas, though he later avenged it. In early ’84, Barkley was stopped when he faced Marvin Hagler’s half brother Robbie Sims. “I didn’t know the distance or [how to] pace [myself] at the time,” he said.
What happened to Saquon Barkley?
His name was such that he was able to fight Michael Nunn and Nigel Benn in middleweight title fights. However, by this time he was struggling badly to make 160 pounds and lost both bouts. Barkley worked his way back up at super middleweight where he demolished Darrin Van Horn in two brisk rounds to win the IBF 168-pound title.