IRAN BARKLEY HOSPITALIZED DUE TO STROKE
Former three-division champion Iran Barkley has been hospitalized due to suffering a stroke.
Support poured out across social media this week after it was revealed that the 64-year-old was recovering at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
"I spoke with him and he's in good spirits," said WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman. "Prayers from the boxing family of the world will be very much appreciated and helpful. He has been a very dear friend for many years."
"Prayers up for a New York City boxing legend and a really, really good guy, Iran Barkley, who's now hospitalized following a stroke. Much love to the Blade," said promoter Lou Dibella.
"Praying for a full and speedy recovery for The Blade," said multiple-time light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver.
“All good thoughts and prayers to the legendary former three-division titleholder,” said Randy Gordon, formerly the head of the New York State Athletic Commission.
Barkley retired in 1999 with a record of 43-19-1 (27 KOs) and won titles at 160, 168, and 175 pounds. During his heyday of a career that spanned 17 years, Barkley scored a pair of wins against Thomas Hearns while also beating Darrin Van Horn and suffered close decision losses to Roberto Duran and Michael Nunn and stoppage losses against Nigel Benn and James Toney.
The New York born and bred Barkley, an uncle to NFL superstar running back Saquon Barkley, had fallen on hard times in retirement, as he was homeless for a period of time in 2010.
Iran Barkley in Hospital after Stroke
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Re: Iran Barkley in Hospital after Stroke
I wish him well. One tough SOB.
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I hated him for beating Hearns, especially the first time, but that was then, and this now.
These next few days will be crucial.
Hopefully the brain damage is minimal.
All the best champ, and no more experimental injections in the future, please.
These next few days will be crucial.
Hopefully the brain damage is minimal.
All the best champ, and no more experimental injections in the future, please.
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Re: Iran Barkley in Hospital after Stroke
Former champ Iran Barkley recovering well after suffering a stroke
There is positive news emerging about the condition of Iran “The Blade” Barkley as he begins his recovery having suffered a stroke last week.
Barkley was taken to New York Presbyterian hospital and one of the most popular figures on the ex-boxer’s circuit is said to be recovering well.
“Minor stroke, he does have heart issues,” wrote veteran matchmaker Ron Katz on X. “They did a bunch of tests, getting out of the hospital Monday or Tuesday. Sounds like it’s the best one could hope for under the circumstances.”
“He sounds great,” New York promoter DiBella told BS. “He sounds like Iran. He’s had health problems, thank God his wife’s a nurse because Iran doesn’t take good enough care of himself. But he sounded good. He’s certainly bouncing back.He’s still in the hospital, I think he will be getting out in the next few days. Iran’s a happy-go-lucky sort of guy, he loves people and he’s one of the most approachable people on earth. He’s a good man. He has a lot of friends and his wife’s a good lady. In the New York boxing community, Iran is very well loved. It was nice to see the rallying there was when people heard he was in the hospital. He’s definitely improving. He was joking that he’s called ‘The Blade’ but you could call him ‘The Cat’ because he has so many lives. He says he has a few of them left.”
The 64-year-old Barkley, a three-weight world champion from The Bronx, had a stellar career with plenty of dramatic moments and fights on his way to a record of 43 wins (27 early) against 19 losses and a draw.
His last fight came in 1999, up at heavyweight, but he really made his mark at 160 and 168, fighting the likes of Michael Nunn, James Toney, Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran, Nigel Benn, Darrin Van Horn, and Sumbu Kalambay.
There is positive news emerging about the condition of Iran “The Blade” Barkley as he begins his recovery having suffered a stroke last week.
Barkley was taken to New York Presbyterian hospital and one of the most popular figures on the ex-boxer’s circuit is said to be recovering well.
“Minor stroke, he does have heart issues,” wrote veteran matchmaker Ron Katz on X. “They did a bunch of tests, getting out of the hospital Monday or Tuesday. Sounds like it’s the best one could hope for under the circumstances.”
“He sounds great,” New York promoter DiBella told BS. “He sounds like Iran. He’s had health problems, thank God his wife’s a nurse because Iran doesn’t take good enough care of himself. But he sounded good. He’s certainly bouncing back.He’s still in the hospital, I think he will be getting out in the next few days. Iran’s a happy-go-lucky sort of guy, he loves people and he’s one of the most approachable people on earth. He’s a good man. He has a lot of friends and his wife’s a good lady. In the New York boxing community, Iran is very well loved. It was nice to see the rallying there was when people heard he was in the hospital. He’s definitely improving. He was joking that he’s called ‘The Blade’ but you could call him ‘The Cat’ because he has so many lives. He says he has a few of them left.”
The 64-year-old Barkley, a three-weight world champion from The Bronx, had a stellar career with plenty of dramatic moments and fights on his way to a record of 43 wins (27 early) against 19 losses and a draw.
His last fight came in 1999, up at heavyweight, but he really made his mark at 160 and 168, fighting the likes of Michael Nunn, James Toney, Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran, Nigel Benn, Darrin Van Horn, and Sumbu Kalambay.