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My Take
Iran Barkley is the kind of fighter I cannot help but root for. A three-division world champion out of the Bronx who beat the odds as often as he beat his opponents, he embodied the spirit of the perennial challenger who simply refused to quit. The 1992 Comeback of the Year award says everything about his resilience. Boxing remembers its smooth technicians, but I have a soft spot for warriors like Barkley who won through sheer will and a granite chin. His story is grittier and, to me, far more human than the polished legends he shared the ring with.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Iran Barkley
- Name (Japanese)
- アイラン・バークレー
- Reading
- あいらん・ばーくれー
- Born
- May 6, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1992 The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year
- WBC World Middleweight Champion
- IBF World Super Middleweight Champion
- WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Iran Barkley born?
Born May 6, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Iran Barkley from?
Iran Barkley is from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What does Iran Barkley do?
Iran Barkley works as boxer.
How tall is Iran Barkley?
Iran Barkley is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.