Iran Barkley will make the first defense...
Iran Barkley will make the first defense of his World Boxing Council middleweight title against Roberto Duran, a former three-time champion, Feb. 24 at Atlantic City, N.J., promoter Bob Arum said.
The card will include the professional debuts of Olympic boxing champions Ray Mercer, a heavyweight, and Kennedy McKinney, a bantamweight.
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