Iran Barkley

Within the recorded range there are 63 bouts between 1982 and 1999, about one every 3.2 months. 27 of the 43 wins came inside the distance, 6 of them in the first round. Of the 19 losses, 7 came inside the distance and 12 on the cards. It ended on 6 straight losses. The highest it has been is 2257, in 1993; it stands at 1851 now. The best win came against Thomas Hearns in 1988, who was rated 2530 at the time.

Opponents rated higher going in have been beaten 5 times. The loss to Adolpho Washington in 1993 is the largest gap conceded. Over the last four bouts the trend was downward.