Iran Barkley
Iran Barkley held the WBA light heavyweight world title, the IBF super middleweight world title and the WBC middleweight world title between 1988 and 1993.
- World title bouts
- 9
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 3–6
- World titles held
- 3
- Longest world title reign (IBF super middleweight, 1992–1993)
- 1 year, 1 month
Timeline of world title events
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1994
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Henry Maske beats Iran Barkley via corner retirement 9/12
Light Heavyweight · IBF
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1993
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James Toney beats Iran Barkley via corner retirement 9/12
Super Middleweight · IBF
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1992
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The Ring magazine rates Iran Barkley No. 2 at super middleweight in its annual ratings
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Iran Barkley’s reign as the WBA light heavyweight world champion ends
Light Heavyweight · WBA
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Iran Barkley beats Thomas Hearns via split decision 12/12
Light Heavyweight · WBA
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Iran Barkley beats Darrin Van Horn via knockout 2/12
Super Middleweight · IBF
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1991
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The Ring magazine rates Iran Barkley No. 2 at super middleweight in its annual ratings
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1990
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Nigel Benn beats Iran Barkley via knockout 1/12
Middleweight · WBO
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1989
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The Ring magazine rates Iran Barkley No. 5 at middleweight in its annual ratings
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Michael Nunn beats Iran Barkley via majority decision 12/12
Middleweight · IBF
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Roberto Duran beats Iran Barkley via split decision 12/12
Middleweight · WBC
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1988
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The Ring magazine rates Iran Barkley No. 4 at middleweight in its annual ratings
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Iran Barkley beats Thomas Hearns via knockout 3/12
Middleweight · WBC
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1987
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The Ring magazine rates Iran Barkley No. 8 at middleweight in its annual ratings
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Sumbu Kalambay beats Iran Barkley via unanimous decision 15/15
Middleweight · WBA
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1986
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The Ring magazine rates Iran Barkley No. 4 at middleweight in its annual ratings