Thomas Hearns vs. Iran Barkley, billed as Knockout Nite, was a professional boxing match contested on June 6, 1988, for the WBC middleweight title. The fight was shown live on pay-per-view and closed circuit television. Hearns was paid $1.5 million and Barkley got $250,000. Hearns was a 4 to 1 favorite. There was a crowd of 8,541 at the Hilton. The Ring named Barkley’s knockout of Hearns Upset of the Year for 1988. knockouts_videos 🥊 #boxingfan #boxinglifestyle #boxingfamily #boxingtraining #bo
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33 years ago today, Iran Barkley produced another chapter in one of boxing’s most violent, unforgiving careers. Facing Darrin Van Horn, Barkley needed less than two rounds to impose his will, scoring a brutal TKO in round 2 to win the International Boxing Federation super middleweight title. Already a former middleweight world champion, “The Blade” became a two-division champion the hard way—no finesse, no safety-first boxing, just relentless pressure, heavy hands, and a willingness to walk thro
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📅 42 years ago Robbie Sims defeats Iran Barkley via TKO in round 6 of 10, improving his record to 19-3-1 (15 KOs). A hard-hitting and memorable middleweight clash that showcased both fighters’ skill and power. 🥊🔥 #Boxing #Middleweight #RobbieSims #IranBarkley #BoxingHistory #Knockout #ClassicFight | BTR Boxing Podcast Network
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