Iran Barkley has 19 losses against 19 opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Barkley's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Iran Barkley".
On July 31, 1999 Iran Barkley faced off against Keith McKnight in a heavyweight bout at age 39. He was coming in with a record of 43-19-1 (27). Barkley lost the fight via 6th-round TKO.
On June 29, 1999 Iran Barkley faced off against Trevor Berbick in a heavyweight bout at age 39. He was coming in with a record of 43-18-1 (27), and Berbick was 44 years old and with a record of 47-10-1 (33). Barkley lost the fight via 8-round unanimous decision.
On April 19, 1999 Iran Barkley faced off against Tony Halme in a heavyweight bout at age 38. He was coming in with a record of 43-17-1 (27). Barkley lost the fight via 12-round split decision.
On March 19, 1999 Iran Barkley faced off against Thomas Williams in a light-heavyweight bout at age 38. He was coming in with a record of 43-16-1 (27). Barkley lost the fight via 4th-round TKO.
On January 27, 1999 Iran Barkley faced off against Joey Guy in a light-heavyweight bout at age 38. He was coming in with a record of 43-15-1 (27). Barkley lost the fight via 10-round points decision.
On November 6, 1998 Iran Barkley faced off against Tue Bjørn Thomsen in a light-heavyweight bout at age 38. He was coming in with a record of 43-14-1 (27). Barkley lost the fight via 6-round unanimous decision.
On August 22, 1998 Iran Barkley faced off against Tony LaRosa in a light-heavyweight bout at age 38. He was coming in with a record of 42-13 (26). Barkley lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On August 18, 1995 Iran Barkley faced off against Rocky Gannon in a light-heavyweight bout at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 33-12 (20). Barkley lost the fight via 8-round majority decision.
On May 14, 1995 Iran Barkley faced off against Tosca Petridis in a light-heavyweight bout at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 33-11 (20). Barkley lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On October 8, 1994 Iran Barkley fought Henry Maske in a light-heavyweight world-title fight for Maske's IBF title. Barkley was 34 years old and with a record of 33-10 (20). Barkley lost the fight via 9th-round retirement.
On October 20, 1993 Iran Barkley faced off against Adolpho Washington in a super-middleweight bout at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 31-9 (19), and Washington was 26 years old and with a record of 21-2-1 (13). Barkley lost the fight via 6th-round TKO.
On February 13, 1993 Iran Barkley met James Toney in a super-middleweight (IBF) world-title defense fight. Barkley was 32 years old and with a record of 30-8 (18), and Toney was 24 years old and with a record of 33-0-2 (22). Barkley lost the fight via 9th-round retirement and lost the title.
On August 18, 1990 Iran Barkley fought Nigel Benn in a middleweight world-title fight for Benn's WBO title. Barkley was 30 years old and with a record of 25-7 (16), and Benn was 26 years old and with a record of 26-1 (24). Barkley lost the fight via 1st-round TKO.
On August 14, 1989 Iran Barkley fought Michael Nunn in a middleweight world-title fight for Nunn's IBF title. Barkley was 29 years old and with a record of 25-6 (16), and Nunn was 26 years old and with a record of 33-0 (23). Barkley lost the fight via 12-round majority decision.
On February 24, 1989 Iran Barkley met Roberto Durán in a middleweight (WBC) world-title defense fight. Barkley was 28 years old and with a record of 25-5 (16), and Durán was 37 years old and with a record of 84-7 (61). Barkley lost the fight via 12-round split decision and lost the title.
On October 23, 1987 Iran Barkley fought Sumbu Kalambay in a middleweight world-title fight for the WBA title. Barkley was 27 years old and with a record of 22-4 (14), and Kalambay was 31 years old and with a record of 42-3-1 (25). Barkley lost the fight via 15-round unanimous decision.
On November 1, 1984 Iran Barkley faced off against Eddie Hall at age 24. He was coming in with a record of 9-3 (6). Barkley lost the fight via 8-round split decision.
On January 6, 1984 Iran Barkley faced off against Robbie Sims at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 7-2 (5), and Sims was 24 years old and with a record of 18-3-1 (14). Barkley lost the fight via 6th-round TKO.
On March 31, 1983 Iran Barkley faced off against Osley Silas at age 22. He was coming in with a record of 4-1 (3). Barkley lost the fight via 6-round points decision.
