Thread: Barker or Geale ?

Can't wait for the Weekend two big fights involving British Fighters but I have to say I am looking forward to Barker/Geale the most. Who are you picking and why? I have provided only the Winner or a draw as the three options in the poll but feel free to ruminate on method of victory. K.O or T.KO, U.D or S.D. I can't see a DQ being very likely but a draw or Technical Decision is not unfeasible. It is on paper a very even match but I think Barker has the edge on boxing ability and is less likely to make the mistakes that Geale will in providing an opening. Barker by late stoppage for me.

Darren Barker vows to beat Daniel Geale to maintain Britain v Australia dominance | Sky Sports

DARREN BARKER


25 Wins (16 knockouts), 1 Defeat, 0 Draws


DANIEL GEALE


29 Wins (15 Knockouts), 1 Loss, 0 Draws

I think Geale is underrated.

Barker is the better boxer but Geale is tougher. I really hope Barker wins but I keep seeing him fold late, either costing him the decision or getting stopped.

If it was in Oz i'd fancy Geale. England Barker. The US not sure

Geale wins this. Probably points but possibly late stoppage.

Barker can pull this off, no way Geale stops anyone like Barker.

Originally Posted by Master

Barker can pull this off, no way Geale stops anyone like Barker.

Why? Barker hasn't shown he has a good chin and the way he folded against Martinez shows a lack if heart. I think Geale wins a UD but I wouldn't be shocked if he stops him late. Barker is hugely overrated in my opinion. He looks good against the bums he fights but this is a huge step up and I'd say he will come up short again

Barker. He's just a better fighter all around and I think his hunger is back. I think he wins a comfortable ud.

Originally Posted by Silkeyjoe

Originally Posted by Master

Barker can pull this off, no way Geale stops anyone like Barker.

Why? Barker hasn't shown he has a good chin and the way he folded against Martinez shows a lack if heart. I think Geale wins a UD but I wouldn't be shocked if he stops him late. Barker is hugely overrated in my opinion. He looks good against the bums he fights but this is a huge step up and I'd say he will come up short again

Folding to a peak Sergio is nothing to be ashamed of.

As @Silkeyjoe and @IamInuit point out, there really are multiple ways this one could go. Is Barker or Geale overrated? If we are going on resume, we have to lean Geale. He might be a class above Barker. On the other hand, this might be Barker's time to shine. Although he lost against Maravilla, at least for the first half of the fight, he wasn't blown out of the water. Also, he should have the big stage nervousness worked out now because he's been there before. That's why this fight is close in the betting books. I'm hype on this one. Actually, this whole HBO card is fun - Cleverly v. Kovalev and Barker v. Geale.

I don't see Geale stopping Barker. Maybe that is just me. I can see Barker stopping Geale, but I don't think it's likely. I think this one goes the distance.

Originally Posted by Fenster

Barker is the better boxer but Geale is tougher. I really hope Barker wins but I keep seeing him fold late, either costing him the decision or getting stopped.

If it was in Oz i'd fancy Geale. England Barker. The US not sure

ive seen barker dip late on in fights