Iran Barkley losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Iran Barkley has compiled a 43-19-1 (27) record, including twelve title fights across four weight classes. He has 19 losses, six of them in title fights.
19. Iran Barkley loses to Keith McKnight via KO
On July 31, 1999 Iran Barkley faced Keith McKnight in a heavyweight bout. Barkley was 39 years old with a record of 43-18-1, and McKnight was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was on a 5-fight losing streak. McKnight stopped Barkley via TKO in the 6th round.
18. Iran Barkley loses to Trevor Berbick via unanimous decision
On June 29, 1999 Iran Barkley faced Trevor Berbick in a heavyweight bout. Barkley was 39 years old with a record of 43-17-1, and Berbick was 44 with a record of 47-10-1. Barkley was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Berbick was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barkley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Berbick.
17. Iran Barkley loses to Tony Halme via split decision
On April 19, 1999 Iran Barkley faced Tony Halme in a heavyweight bout. Barkley was 38 years old with a record of 43-16-1, and Halme was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was on a 3-fight losing streak. Barkley lost via split decision. Went the distance with Halme.
16. Iran Barkley loses to Thomas Williams via KO
On March 19, 1999 Iran Barkley faced Thomas Williams in a light heavyweight bout. Barkley was 38 years old with a record of 43-15-1, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was on a 2-fight losing streak. Williams stopped Barkley via TKO in the 4th round. Lasted into the 4th round.
15. Iran Barkley loses to Joey Guy via points decision
On January 27, 1999 Iran Barkley faced Joey Guy in a light heavyweight bout. Barkley was 38 years old with a record of 43-14-1, and Guy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was coming off a loss. Barkley lost via points decision. Went the distance with Guy.
14. Iran Barkley loses to Tue Bjørn Thomsen via unanimous decision
On November 6, 1998 Iran Barkley faced Tue Bjørn Thomsen in a light heavyweight bout. Barkley was 38 years old with a record of 43-13-1, and Thomsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was coming off a win. Barkley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Thomsen.
13. Iran Barkley loses to Tony LaRosa via unanimous decision
On August 22, 1998 Iran Barkley faced Tony LaRosa in a light heavyweight bout. Barkley was 38 years old with a record of 42-12, and LaRosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was on a 9-fight winning streak. Barkley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with LaRosa.
12. Iran Barkley loses to Rocky Gannon via majority decision
On August 18, 1995 Iran Barkley faced Rocky Gannon in a light heavyweight bout. Barkley was 35 years old with a record of 33-11, and Gannon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was on a 2-fight losing streak. Barkley lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Gannon.
11. Iran Barkley loses to Tosca Petridis via unanimous decision
On May 14, 1995 Iran Barkley faced Tosca Petridis in a light heavyweight bout. Barkley was 35 years old with a record of 33-10, and Petridis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was coming off a loss. Barkley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Petridis.
10. Iran Barkley loses to Henry Maske via KO
On October 8, 1994 Iran Barkley fought Henry Maske for the vacant IBF light heavyweight title. Barkley was 34 years old with a record of 33-9, and Maske was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Maske stopped Barkley via retirement in the 9th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 9th round.
9. Iran Barkley loses to Adolpho Washington via KO
On October 20, 1993 Iran Barkley faced Adolpho Washington in a light heavyweight bout. Barkley was 33 years old with a record of 31-8, and Washington was 26 with a record of 21-2-1. Barkley was coming off a win and Washington was on a 2-fight winning streak. Washington stopped Barkley via TKO in the 6th round.
8. Iran Barkley loses to James Toney via KO
On February 13, 1993 Iran Barkley defended his IBF super middleweight title against James Toney. Barkley was 32 years old with a record of 30-7, and Toney was 24 with a record of 33-0-2. Barkley was on a 5-fight winning streak and Toney was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Toney stopped Barkley via retirement in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
7. Iran Barkley loses to Nigel Benn via KO
On August 18, 1990 Iran Barkley fought Nigel Benn for the WBO middleweight title. Barkley was 30 years old with a record of 25-6, and Benn was 26 with a record of 26-1. Barkley was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Benn was on a 4-fight winning streak. Benn stopped Barkley via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Iran Barkley loses to Michael Nunn via majority decision
On August 14, 1989 Iran Barkley fought Michael Nunn for the IBF middleweight title. Barkley was 29 years old with a record of 25-5, and Nunn was 26 with a record of 33-0. Barkley was coming off a loss, while Nunn was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Barkley lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nunn.
5. Iran Barkley loses to Roberto Durán via split decision
On February 24, 1989 Iran Barkley defended his WBC middleweight title against Roberto Durán. Barkley was 28 years old with a record of 25-4, and Durán was 37 with a record of 84-7. Barkley was on a 3-fight winning streak and Durán was on a 5-fight winning streak. Barkley lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Durán.
4. Iran Barkley loses to Sumbu Kalambay via unanimous decision
On October 23, 1987 Iran Barkley fought Sumbu Kalambay for the vacant WBA middleweight title. Barkley was 27 years old with a record of 22-3, and Kalambay was 31 with a record of 42-3-1. Barkley was on a 13-fight winning streak and Kalambay was on a 5-fight winning streak. Barkley lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Kalambay.
3. Iran Barkley loses to Eddie Hall via split decision
On November 1, 1984 Iran Barkley faced Eddie Hall. Barkley was 24 years old with a record of 9-2, and Hall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barkley lost via split decision. Went the distance with Hall.
2. Iran Barkley loses to Robbie Sims via KO
On January 6, 1984 Iran Barkley faced Robbie Sims. Barkley was 23 years old with a record of 7-1, and Sims was 24 with a record of 18-3-1. Barkley was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sims was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sims stopped Barkley via TKO in the 6th round.
1. Iran Barkley loses to Osley Silas via points decision
On March 31, 1983 Iran Barkley faced Osley Silas. Barkley was 22 years old with a record of 4-0, and Silas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barkley was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Barkley lost via points decision. Went the distance with Silas.