Iran Barkley V s Michael Watson?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Jun 25, 2026.


Who takes it?

  1. Barkley

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  2. Watson

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Best of Barkley against the best Michael Watson.?
    I think the Brit can win this.
     
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    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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  3. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Barkley is an underrated technician, but he still gets out-techicianed here. Watson UD.
     
  4. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Barkley
     
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  5. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Watson points or late stoppage. He’d punish him from range and bust Barkley up.
     
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  6. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Good one as always,Fergy.

    Michael thoroughly outboxes Iran down the stretch to take at least seven rounds on the cards.
     
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  7. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Cheers matey.
     
  8. Turnip mk3

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    Good one. Watson on points .
     
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  9. lone star

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    Watson could take this either on points or late stoppage. Perhaps like the Benn win but take longer. It’s strange but is it me or did Watson always have the size advantage or was the same or similar as his opponent ? I can’t remember him being the smaller guy which he would be here. Dare he try the rope a dope or stay ring centre. I’ll say Watson by decision or late stoppage.
     
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  10. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Very surprised at the lack of support for Barkley here
     
  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Benn flattened Barkley; Watson flattened Benn. It doesn't always follow of course, and there's arguments about who was at their best when, but you can see the way this blows the wind.
     
  12. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    That win by Benn flattered him. Barkley wasnt seriously hurt,he lost on the 3 knock down rule.I feel if this rule didnt apply it would have been a very hard night for Benn
     
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  13. lone star

    lone star Active Member Full Member

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    And also didn’t Benn hit Barkley while down, during a break, on the back of the head. Or all 3.
     
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  14. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Definitely hit him when he was down,cant remember the other 2 incidents.Been a while since i have watched the fight
     
  15. m.s.

    m.s. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Didn't Mike McCallum make easy work of Watson? I'll go with Barkley! Prime Barkley was a beast!