Iran Barkley

Iran Barkley
Barkley in 2011
Born (1960-05-06) May 6, 1960 (age 64)
Other namesThe Blade
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[1]
Reach74 in (188 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights63
Wins43
Wins by KO27
Losses19
Draws1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place Munich 1982 Middleweight

Iran Barkley (/ˈræn/; 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. As an amateur boxer, Barkley won a bronze medal in the middleweight division at the 1982 World Championships.

  1. ^ a b HBO Sports tale of the tape prior to the James Toney fight.