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From The Archive: On This Day: Iran Barkley upsets Thomas Hearns for WBC middleweight title

06
Jun

From The Archive: On This Day: Iran Barkley upsets Thomas Hearns for WBC middleweight title

With Andy Ruiz fever in full effect during a year of upsets, we thought it would be fun to relive...

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11
Mar

David vs. Goliath: A boxing history lesson

Before Saturday, when 135-pound titlist Mikey Garcia faces 147-pound beltholder Errol Spence Jr., we revisit boxing’s most notable ‘David vs. Goliath’ tales.

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28
Aug

Best I Faced: Sumbu Kalambay

Former WBA middleweight titlist Sumbu Kalambay is the latest subject of our latest edition of “Best I Faced.”

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12
Jun

Best I Faced: Iran Barkley

Iran Barkley, who won titles in three divisions – twice against the legendary Thomas Hearns, spoke to RingTV.com about the best fighters he faced in 10 key categories.

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08
Aug

Who is the greatest fighter alive? No. 2 revealed

The question was raised early this year as a group of knowledgeable boxing people – writers, publicists and others who...

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20
Oct

Best I’ve Faced: Michael Nunn

RingTV.com looks back at the illustrious boxing career of Michael Nunn, who went from former two-weight world titleholder and pound-for-pound entrant to prison inmate in 2002.

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05
Nov

Iran Barkley after hospital stay: ‘I’m healthy; I’m strong’

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, former three-division titleholder Iran Barkley reveals what really contributed to a recent hospital stay.

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23
Oct

Iran Barkley hospitalized after suffering stroke

Iran Barkley, owner of two victories over Thomas Hearns, was hospitalized on Wednesday with a minor stroke, his niece, Barbara Wilder, told The New York Daily News. Hearns told RingTV.com that he wishes his former rival, now a good friend, a speedy and complete recovery.

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31
Aug

Hands of Stone: 10 fights that cemented Duran’s legend – part II

Part two of “10 fights that cemented Roberto Duran’s legend,” compiled by RingTV.com’s resident historian Lee Groves, chronicles five of Hands of Stone’s greatest victories, spanning 15 years – from Duran’s pound-for-pound prime to his time as a middle-aged underdog title challenger.

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25
Feb

Buffer to be profiled on HBO’s debut of ‘Cornered’

Ageless Hall of Fame ring announcer Michael Buffer will be profiled on HBO’s debut series “Cornered” on March 5.

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