Iran Barkley Broke and Homeless :(

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  1. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  2. Caliboxing

    Caliboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    WTF.:-( So many rich promoters and what to, but no one can help him?
     
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  3. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Sad, ****...
    What a shame.
     
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  4. psychoshane

    psychoshane Active Member Full Member

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    Just today I was watching the old Barkly/Toney fight on youtube. Iran had lots of heart. Good power to but little skill. He deserves a better life than this.
     
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  5. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Duran-Barkley is easily one of the top 5 fights ive ever seen. Iran was a legitimate 3 weight champion during one of the toughest eras in boxing history. Pension plans should be in place while these guys are active to secure their futures. Yes, Iran had millions and didnt invest well, but thats not uncommon among ex-fighters and it cant be ignored that a lot of fighters do end up broke.
     
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  6. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Wow, I remember when the Blade was on top of the world, a champ. He wasn't the most talented fighter in the world, but what heart! The dude gave his all every time in the ring. And he could crack pretty damn good too.
     
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  7. Heavyrighthand

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  8. Imperial1

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    Sad to hear I actually met the Blade at a bodega in the Bronx before a Yankee game buying a blunt ..He was very approachable but sad to hear this !
     
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  9. janeschicken

    janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! Full Member

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    15 years from now, Jones and Mayweather will probably be roommates in the same Motel....
     
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  10. T.S.

    T.S. T.Stout Full Member

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    I hear he's a good drummer. Maybe he can hook up with a working band...
     
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  11. OatsCarter

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    They use you up and spit you out!
     
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  12. Delroc

    Delroc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The Blade always fought like a warrior he didnt deserve that TKO loss to Benn he was fine regardless of the 3 knockdowns. imagine if JMM-Pac was stopped, stupid rule does any commission still institute that rule?
     
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  13. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Horrible news. Hate such stories regarding retired boxers.
     
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  14. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    Very sad. I hope for the best for him.
     
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  15. Sweet Jones

    Sweet Jones Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sad to hear.

    I am assuming that all those boxing fans who resent boxers who put focus on maximizing their career earnings and respect those die-in-the-ring-for-the-'fans'-entertainment types will kick in and take care of the Blade now that he is destitude, right?

    Right?
     
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