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THE SIDELINES : Iran Barkley Off Boxing Card

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From Times wire services

Iran Barkley suffered a torn retina in his left eye and has withdrawn from a World Boxing Organization middleweight title fight Jan. 15 against Doug DeWitt, promoter Bob Arum said.

The fight was scheduled as the undercard to the George Foreman-Gerry Cooney fight.

Possible replacements include Dennis Milton and Matthew Hilton, who fought to a 10-round draw against Fermin Chirino Tuesday night at Caesars Hotel Casino. Hilton formerly held the International Boxing Federation Junior Middleweight title.

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