Former three-division champion Iran Barkley has been hospitalized due to suffering a stroke.

Support poured out across social media this week after it was revealed that the 64-year-old was recovering at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

"I spoke with him and he's in good spirits," said WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman. "Prayers from the boxing family of the world will be very much appreciated and helpful. He has been a very dear friend for many years."

"Prayers up for a New York City boxing legend and a really, really good guy, Iran Barkley, who's now hospitalized following a stroke. Much love to the Blade," said promoter Lou Dibella.

"Praying for a full and speedy recovery for The Blade," said multiple-time light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver.

“All good thoughts and prayers to the legendary former three-division titleholder,” said Randy Gordon, formerly the head of the New York State Athletic Commission.

Barkley retired in 1999 with a record of 43-19-1 (27 KOs) and won titles at 160, 168, and 175 pounds. During his heyday of a career that spanned 17 years, Barkley scored a pair of wins against Thomas Hearns while also beating Darrin Van Horn and suffered close decision losses to Roberto Duran and Michael Nunn and stoppage losses against Nigel Benn and James Toney.

The New York born and bred Barkley, an uncle to NFL superstar running back Saquon Barkley, had fallen on hard times in retirement, as he was homeless for a period of time in 2010.