For the people who say that Tommy Hearns was too old when he fought Barkley should really check their research. Hearns was born in 1958. Barkley was born in 1960. It's only 2 years a difference.
I've always said that no one fighter can beat everyone. No mater how good you are, you have a weakness that could be exposed by the least suspecting opponent.
+Waseeb hussain mayweather was never tested he only had 49 fights many fights he could have lost to the likes of taller fighters like Margarito or young de la hoya , Paul Williams
Amateur World Championship bronze medalist.he could move and box as well aa the power,pressure,heart, brawling and intimidation he became famous for. What a career 2 wins over Hearns,Olajide,Kinchen and arguably he beat Duran too...also took on Michael Nunn at his red hot prime and pushed him very close Out of the ring a affable gentleman and survivor a true man of God
Which is just one more reason to add to the list of why Leonard sucks -ducks tough fights -loss to duran, hagler, hearns -only fights guys with broken hands
Demolished in 1 round by nigel Benn. At least he had the bottle to fight benn as the rest didn't want to know. Hate yanks moaning when they get beat. Benn was never beaten by a yank. He destroyed them all. Barcklay. De witt. Sims. Then Mclelland. A true British hero. 🇬🇧🇬🇧
where did you get that from eddie mustafa made him put his earnings in a secure annuity and he recieves 50,000 dollars per year for the rest of his life
I love BArkley but he is not honest. He should give the most credit to Benn who knocked him out in one round. Duran? Hearns knocked him out in 2 in an easy fight. Hearns beat Benitez who beat Duran easily. Hearns gave Ray a great fight who made Duran quit.
this guys on skid row now..which is pretty sad. maybe he doesn't have much to offer the world but certainly he could get money to be a trainer. he was the champ
48 year old UK bloke here! I loved Benn , exciting to watch but flawed. I was in the RAF at this time. I must agree with you though, Benn hit Barkley when he was down twice, the first time , arguably , you could say Benn thought he bounced of the bottom rope and was still standing, and in the exciting , explosive round I'd give the benefit of the first one to that. However the second, was blatant and dangerous, Barkley had taken a knee, and was suckered right behind the left ear. Disqualification should have happened, I know not why. Maybe it was in the US, and........... No, no excuses. DQ.
Why do I dig Barkley so much? Cuz He's just so honest and real.
Iran barkley , what a man .. ultimate respect ,, long live you sir .. godbless
love the blade he's a badass
one of the most underrated middleweights of all time!!
Absolute Warrior!!!
He would have been a lumberjack in the old days.
For the people who say that Tommy Hearns was too old when he fought Barkley should really check their research. Hearns was born in 1958. Barkley was born in 1960. It's only 2 years a difference.
Pretty sure Barkley started later in life then Hearns. Hearns had had wars by the time he got to Barkley
But Hearns beat Leonard in their rematch and it was after he got knocked out by Barkley. So Hearns obviously still had enough in the tank.
No sayin Tommy wasnt capable. But he'd been boxing for at least 20 years by the time the Barkley fights occurred. No doubt he'd have some wear n tear
yeah but Hearns fought tough competition since 1980 before Barkley turned professional. You should do some research.
Ramiro Guerrero shows you don’t have a clue! Tommy had a loooot! Of miles on the clock by that point
Seems like a down to earth bloke
The Hearns fights were four years apart. You guys make it look like it was an immediate rematch.
Always came to fight!
He did a number on Darrin van horn also for the supermiddle weight strap won titles at three different weights
Great guy
I've always said that no one fighter can beat everyone. No mater how good you are, you have a weakness that could be exposed by the least suspecting opponent.
Allen unless ur mayeather lol
+Waseeb hussain mayweather was never tested he only had 49 fights many fights he could have lost to the likes of taller fighters like Margarito or young de la hoya , Paul Williams
+Waseeb hussain if he fought over 60 fights like these guys he would have lost once or twice Floyd's a 5/5 fighter excellent defense
Rashid Sa'di wrong
Amateur World Championship bronze medalist.he could move and box as well aa the power,pressure,heart, brawling and intimidation he became famous for. What a career 2 wins over Hearns,Olajide,Kinchen and arguably he beat Duran too...also took on Michael Nunn at his red hot prime and pushed him very close
Out of the ring a affable gentleman and survivor a true man of God
sugar was afraid of barkley,but Roberto Duran,
Nigel Benn hitting him while he was down he should have been disqualified Nigel Benn
Geezer liked to have a good old fashioned tear up. Game old slugger.
I was just with Iran Barkley 2 days ago and he is NOT on skid row!! I don't know where you heard that bs from.
blaq ninja
Which is just one more reason to add to the list of why Leonard sucks
-ducks tough fights
-loss to duran, hagler, hearns
-only fights guys with broken hands
Geezer liked a good old fashion yer up. A very game slugger.
Rumor has it he was selling Cd's on the subway a few years ago!....Hope its not true
Patrick McGee it is unfortunately he was homeless for some years he's good now, glad I can call him my trainer
+Jay Vb glad to hear that
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Does Iran train you at Gleason's gym?
you hit too hard, lol, long live the blade!
He seems a down to earth nice guy but he's paid a heavy price for his career choice by the looks of it
It’s not the career choice per say, it’s his style of fighting to take a hit in order to give one!!!
Demolished in 1 round by nigel Benn. At least he had the bottle to fight benn as the rest didn't want to know. Hate yanks moaning when they get beat. Benn was never beaten by a yank. He destroyed them all. Barcklay. De witt. Sims. Then Mclelland. A true British hero. 🇬🇧🇬🇧
But Toney would have schooled him, FACT!
where did you get that from eddie mustafa made him put his earnings in a secure annuity and he recieves 50,000 dollars per year for the rest of his life
I love BArkley but he is not honest. He should give the most credit to Benn who knocked him out in one round. Duran? Hearns knocked him out in 2 in an easy fight. Hearns beat Benitez who beat Duran easily. Hearns gave Ray a great fight who made Duran quit.
Swear his right eye is still shut from that whoopin Toney gave him
got destroyed by James Toney and lighter weight Duran
this guys on skid row now..which is pretty sad. maybe he doesn't have much to offer the world but certainly he could get money to be a trainer. he was the champ
Carried on far to long
Nigel Benn hitting him while he was down he should have been disqualified Nigel Benn
48 year old UK bloke here!
I loved Benn , exciting to watch but flawed. I was in the RAF at this time.
I must agree with you though, Benn hit Barkley when he was down twice, the first time , arguably , you could say Benn thought he bounced of the bottom rope and was still standing, and in the exciting , explosive round I'd give the benefit of the first one to that. However the second, was blatant and dangerous, Barkley had taken a knee, and was suckered right behind the left ear. Disqualification should have happened, I know not why. Maybe it was in the US, and........... No, no excuses. DQ.