Thomas Hearns Iran Barkley Arsenio Hall 1992

[mootle661]

Barkley should've been a foot note in Hearns career. All Tommy had to do was finish the round and he'd have won the fight, bu he got over confident and sloppy. The rematch was pretty meaningless, his legs were totally gone, no spring left.

[MrBumboclart]

Iran was a gang member when he was younger, killed some guys in the Bronx in the 70's. Very scary dude.

[PeanDaBoxer2]

Iran was looking like an old Jamacian lmafooo

[28rampage]

ha ha that was hilarious tommy punked his ass but pity he didn't punk him when it counted in the ring..

[sdamon7]

With Hearns it was always exciting, somebody was going down. Barley never got the credit he deserved.

[carlitoboxing7]

@k4n31985 barkley has never faced julian jackson

[nevawrong]

great footage

[boum62]

Tommy Hearns a gentleman of sport. Great !!!!!

[DoomCity202]

Barkley killed this interview but Tommy is on my all time list.

[DoomCity202]

a grate with dace lol

does anyone remember tommy trying to say he wanted a date with grace jones?

might have been David letterman show...i think it was

[sinusbradycardia]

What wasn't mentioned, was the beating Iran was taking for the 3 rounds. Tommy is a far superior boxer to Barkley, but Barkley's style makes it hard for Tommy to land his right hand flush. If Tommy wouldn't have got caught and kept up those vicious body shots he would have stopped Barkley. By the time the rematch came around Tommy had some of his prime left, but was not 100%, nor was Barkley.

[dan32113]

@sinusbradycardia Hearns struggled with brawlers, although he beat Roldan he was bably hurt! Barkley & Roldan never gave Hearns room to box..

[bilco89]

5:10 " Your sister taught you how to box! " haha

[carlitoboxing]

@bilco89 5:58 "obviously, she must have taught me well, YOU GOT FLATTEN! "

[reg12269]

barkley: another sad casualty of boxing!

[hickfromkent]

hearns is a legend

barkley never got the recognition he deserved

both are hard as fuck tho this a great interview, its cool to see them beefin

[Robstailey]

@hickfromkent

meh barkley wasn't a great fighter. his whole legacy is based around a lucky punch. just look what happened when he fought james toney. completely dominated. and nigel benn got him in round one.

[949galaxy]

@Robstailey

Iran beat Hearns in the rematch too...

[sinusbradycardia]

@949galaxy styles make fights, 9 times out 10 he beats hearns, just like hagler.

[sinusbradycardia]

@Robstailey exactly, not to mention a 37 year old former lightweight Roberto Duran.

[rocketfingers67]

I think iv'e seen Ali and Tyson on this show before as well, anyone know what the show is called? Is it like some kinda boxing talk show?

[2pacinseattle]

@rocketfingers67

The show is called Arsenio Hall. He is the host.

Yes, you have seen Tyson and Ali on it, and no, it is not a boxing show. It was a late night show that featured mainly black celebrities.

[rocketfingers67]

@2pacinseattle cool cool thanks man

[djk28161]

Iran indeed showed the world twice that he was better and he killed him the 1st time....I like both fighters

[gapmanreturns]

I never knew Iran Barkley was English, wow, he was from Harrow, London.

[silentweirdo88]

what show is this?

[Blackjesus3]

@silentweirdo88 Arsenio Hall Show

[cheeseybred]

the music played at 0:51 always plays from my toilet when i lift the seat up to take a leak whilst flexing my big muscles

[Soulblackman]

Iran showed that NO ONE can out trashtalk a NEW YORKER!

[randylahey111]

@Soulblackman hes from detroit

[Soulblackman]

@randylahey111 Iran is from The Bronx.

[snorlaxx1337911]

arsenio and iran what is this shit?? the only real name there is thomas^^

[Soulblackman]

@snorlaxx1337911 For a guy who got DESTROYED, sure talks a lot of TRASH! And YES, Iran did NOT get the respect he deserved. But then again, he BLEW what he had, as many black athletes do.

[pnutbutrncrackers]

I like them both. This was a fun interview.

[ericssson]

Iran Barkley the homeless kaffir

[luigi12356]

@ericssson ???

[ericssson]

@luigi12356 ass hole do you get it ???

[TEAMHBO]

This is really sad, because the other day i read in a Ny paper that Iran Barkley is now totally broke, and homeless. Boxing needs a union & a pension plan!

[k4n31985]

@TEAMHBO No, Boxing doesn't need that. Sorry, but if you make several hundred grand per fight, and end up broke and homeless, then that means you've blown your money on houses, flash cars, gold digging whores, champagne and what not. Tough shit, dude.

[k4n31985]

@TEAMHBO 2nd comment Different story if you end up like Meldrick Taylor.... then okay, they should get a disability pension.

[rottekjottkebab]

what an ugly outfit Iran Barkley wears.. lol Hearns on the other hand, shows that suits are timeless, always look good. ugly tie though.. lol

[smimot]

Cmon Hearnes, you got knocked out. You loss the fight. The world saw it. Your suit is classy. Your attitude and lack of respect towards the MAN who physically beat you ,stinks. LAB.

[MickeyLove01]

He's done this with loads of boxers

[JsTheEmcee]

Great interview...but Clippers? Playoffs??? that's how you know this is real old lol

[abadan24]

i love hearns

[ericssson]

@abadan24 Thomas is a fuckin ass hole

[sharkyjena]

@ericssson shut up ye clown ,hes a legend

[eatsleep3D]

Last part if vid: the Clippers' march to the playoff, LOL! It was a long time ago.

[parracatau]

i met both fighters last year, they both are broke

[gonchito1]

this is great this is how you promote boxing bring it back to the public eye, i was young when arsenio's was great but i do remeber it being a very entertaining show, bringing two boxers to exchange words candidly on national tv, without the managers their publicists and anyone to get in between but a entertainer. haha

[Cobretti20001]

Glad Barkley dressed for the occasion lol.

[Blackjesus3]

great interview tommy is a legend :D

[makpak]

i cant hear shit, video is fucked.

[OboxerU]

Barkley got him good at 5:57.

[illyrian4life]

these are real classy guys. even arsenio. competitive and funny.

[ytsuleroma]

one of the funniest interview i ever saw..arsenio looks very funny and scared

[deanosabbathfan]

one name springs to mind nigel benn he smashed barkley to bits!!!

[peaceman1234567]

Hearns LEGEND.Tyson LEGEND.

[ITheGMan23]

I hate Barkley always did... The first time you felt it, the second time, this gon' be the closest thing to death.. why you have to ssay shit like that? as if the sport isnt dangerous as it is... tryin' to intimidate the Hitman.. sucker punching mofo is Barkley no wonder he never got the respect he deserved

[ITheGMan23]

Aresnio: Are You Worry?

Tommy: Of course he's worry loool

[pinoyfighters]

slur contest

[DeLunny]

Great interview, cheers

[RatatRatR]

wow, this was fuckin' great

[bossudude420]

TENSION

[jmc617]

ooooooooh great stuff!

[andrelebaron]

great name pnutbutrn, but the little guy Duran did put the big guy down.

[pnutbutrncrackers]

I like both these guys.

Being a big Hearns fan, I wish he wouldn't have gotten careless in the first Barkley fight. He was looking so good & strong, but not having a strong chin, that one mistake did him in. But credit to Barkley, who (I think) got robbed against darling Roberto Duran.

[lizardman77]

Robbed my ass....Duran won, it was close, but he took it.

[pnutbutrncrackers]

Well, I was just sharing my opinion (politely). I'll watch the fight again when I get the chance.

[lizardman77]

No doubt it was close, but Duran clenched it. And when was Roberto the media's "darling?" They always hated him after he beat their darling Ray Leonard, and they screwed Tommy in his rematch with Ray.

[pnutbutrncrackers]

I think you are very incorrect here. I never heard anything but sky-high praise for Duran from the media -- more, IMO, than he deserved. Obviously you are a huge fan. I'm trying to be objective.

I think Barkely beat Duran, but yes, I agree that Hearns deserved the decision agaisnt SRL in the 2nd fight. I also think their first fight was stopped a tad too early (though it probably wouldn't have mattered).

Finally, I think Hagler beat SRL.

[lizardman77]

I'm being objective as well. Commentators Al Bernatein, Al Alberts, Larry Merchant and others rarely gave Duran any credit at all. Many think of the "No Mas" fight (which he never said) and that's it. It's the same as saying Hearns losses to Leonard and Hagler were more important than his wins, not so.

[pnutbutrncrackers]

I never noticed that from commentators. I guess I'd have to go back & listen. I just remember Cosell & most others loving him. IMO, other darlings (of fans, broadcasters, & - worst of all - judges) were Ali & Leonard, great boxers though they were.

[lizardman77]

The three I mentioned were horrible towards him. Oddly enough guys like Sean O'Grady and Barry McGuigan always gave Duran props, because they themselves were fighters and knew fighting. Ali and Leonard could never do anything wrong in the media's eyes.

[pnutbutrncrackers]

I typically like Bernstein, don't know (tbh) Al Alberts -- at least I'd have to see him, and have never understood how L. Merchant made a living as a fight commentator. Makes some ridiculous comments, and is not articulate. The only time I thought he was excellent was when interviewing L. Lewis after the Klitschko fight. He stood up to Lewis' total bull and lack of class, and deserves real credit for that (watch it). Other than that -- no.

[mookeychase0907]

I agree with you about Larry Merchant, all I can say is it makes you think about the sayin "it's all who you know" bcuz he def isnt articulate,he is obviously callous and sarcastic and again I dont know who deemed him "fit" to be a commentator for anything bcuz of his personality. On the other hand I agree with lizardman about Duran and how they treated him but yes Sean and Barry did give him his due. You guys had a good "debate" if I may, rare for youtube viewers.

[paulisin]

i wish tommy would have killed that motherfucker bad talking motown.

[wdchr]

Classic interview

[ptldjk]

They are both very cool and what a show did they put on.

[comidities]

I remeber this interview. Geesh I must be getting old.

[pnutbutrncrackers]

Really enjoyed this, thanks. Hearns is my personal favorite, & I have nothing but respect for Barkley. It's absolutely true that IB didn't get the respect due him, & when he fought Duran, it made me mad when they gave Duran the decision. I also felt Hearns beat Leonard in the rematch, but the judges didn't give it to him.

[Mistah2]

thx for posting!!! : )

[nurvrax]

My Boy Barkley! Hearns is the all time great though

[wdj749]

Barkley VS Leonard

Barkley VS Hagler

WHY DIDN'T THESE FIGHTS HAPPEN!!!!???? AAARRGGGHHHHH!!!!!!

[freewillyplz]

SRL he da man!

[YakiKadafi90]

SRL is a bitch ass coward.. nothin but a ducking pretty boy media champ fraud running cirkels round d ring gettin gift decisions

[wdj749]

These guys rule!!!!

[joeytrimble]

these guys are trippin..you could tell tommy couldn't even look him in the eyes .. to keep from laughing

[KayNyne13]

hahahaha crazy interview! thanks a lot ! ''man, yo sister taught you how 2 box?!'' hahaha

[wdj749]

LMAO!!!

[imperialpod]

Great clip!thanx.

[mcsmoothstyle]

incredable, very exiting to hear to two warriors talk a fight almost as good as they actually fight.

[championdesigns]

Cool clip!