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.

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DARREN BARKER


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


DANIEL GEALE


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

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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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

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ive seen barker dip late on in fights

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

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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

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Bit harsh that.

Not sure how you've worked out fighting Geale is a step-up from Martinez or where the lack of heart and chin came from? This is a man that jumped in to stop a stranger getting killed from a gang and ended up getting a hiding himself. Some lack of heart.

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

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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

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

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I didnt say its anything to be ashamed of Im just pointing out that he folded before and is very possible he will fold again. I hope Barker wins as I really want a British middleweigh champ so there could be some big fights in England and I might be able to get over for a few of them but I think Geale is just a level above Barker.

Geale's a solid fighter with good fundamentals, attitude and work ethic but for me he just lacks that special something. Where a fighter doesn't have great speed he usually makes up for it with power and/or chin. I might be wrong but I'm yet to see that with him.

I'm not sure, it seems like a close to even matchup. It will be a close, competitive fight.

I'm rooting for Barker.

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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

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Bit harsh that.

Not sure how you've worked out fighting Geale is a step-up from Martinez or where the lack of heart and chin came from? This is a man that jumped in to stop a stranger getting killed from a gang and ended up getting a hiding himself. Some lack of heart.

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Where did I say Geale was a step up from Martinez? All I have ever said is Geale is a huge step up from anyone Barker has beaten before.

I explained the lack of chin and heart based on how he folded against Martinez.

Stepping in in a street fight is different to refusing to get beat in the later rounds of the fight.

Rooting for Barker but voted for Geale.

i think Geale and with more than a few rounds to spare, 9-3 , 8-4 fight for me.

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i think Geale and with more than a few rounds to spare, 9-3 , 8-4 fight for me.

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I am sure it will be closer than that. :)

I've picked Geale for a UD but I want Barker to win, it's too tough to call :(

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

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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

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Bit harsh that.

Not sure how you've worked out fighting Geale is a step-up from Martinez or where the lack of heart and chin came from? This is a man that jumped in to stop a stranger getting killed from a gang and ended up getting a hiding himself. Some lack of heart.

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Where did I say Geale was a step up from Martinez? All I have ever said is Geale is a huge step up from anyone Barker has beaten before.

I explained the lack of chin and heart based on how he folded against Martinez.

Stepping in in a street fight is different to refusing to get beat in the later rounds of the fight.

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You didn't say that but fair enough, if that's what you meant then I agree Geale is better than anyone Barker has beaten.

I also agree he folded mentally against Martinez, but after the first few rounds Martinez was playing with him. He lost because he wasn't in Martinez class not through a lack of heart.

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

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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

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Bit harsh that.

Not sure how you've worked out fighting Geale is a step-up from Martinez or where the lack of heart and chin came from? This is a man that jumped in to stop a stranger getting killed from a gang and ended up getting a hiding himself. Some lack of heart.

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I haven't heard about that (or have and forgot). When was that? Before he was known?

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

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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

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Bit harsh that.

Not sure how you've worked out fighting Geale is a step-up from Martinez or where the lack of heart and chin came from? This is a man that jumped in to stop a stranger getting killed from a gang and ended up getting a hiding himself. Some lack of heart.

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I haven't heard about that (or have and forgot). When was that? Before he was known?

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It was just a few years ago. It went to court, Barker was awarded damages and praised for his bravery. About a dozen bods attacked him with bottles and stuff after he stopped some of them from duffing another bloke.

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

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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

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Bit harsh that.

Not sure how you've worked out fighting Geale is a step-up from Martinez or where the lack of heart and chin came from? This is a man that jumped in to stop a stranger getting killed from a gang and ended up getting a hiding himself. Some lack of heart.

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I haven't heard about that (or have and forgot). When was that? Before he was known?

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It was just a few years ago. It went to court, Barker was awarded damages and praised for his bravery. About a dozen bods attacked him with bottles and stuff after he stopped some of them from duffing another bloke.

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Yes and every knowledgeable boxing fans knows this. You have been too busy putting people on a pedestal to n notice.

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

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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

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Bit harsh that.

Not sure how you've worked out fighting Geale is a step-up from Martinez or where the lack of heart and chin came from? This is a man that jumped in to stop a stranger getting killed from a gang and ended up getting a hiding himself. Some lack of heart.

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I haven't heard about that (or have and forgot). When was that? Before he was known?

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It was just a few years ago. It went to court, Barker was awarded damages and praised for his bravery. About a dozen bods attacked him with bottles and stuff after he stopped some of them from duffing another bloke.

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Yes and every knowledgeable boxing fans knows this. You have been too busy putting people on a pedestal to n notice.

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Have you started drinking or something? I no longer have any idea of what you're waffling about

Some betting tips from a bloke who I am betting is going to be wrong

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

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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

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Bit harsh that.

Not sure how you've worked out fighting Geale is a step-up from Martinez or where the lack of heart and chin came from? This is a man that jumped in to stop a stranger getting killed from a gang and ended up getting a hiding himself. Some lack of heart.

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I haven't heard about that (or have and forgot). When was that? Before he was known?

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It was just a few years ago. It went to court, Barker was awarded damages and praised for his bravery. About a dozen bods attacked him with bottles and stuff after he stopped some of them from duffing another bloke.

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Yes and every knowledgeable boxing fans knows this. You have been too busy putting people on a pedestal to n notice.

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

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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

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Bit harsh that.

Not sure how you've worked out fighting Geale is a step-up from Martinez or where the lack of heart and chin came from? This is a man that jumped in to stop a stranger getting killed from a gang and ended up getting a hiding himself. Some lack of heart.

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I haven't heard about that (or have and forgot). When was that? Before he was known?

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It was just a few years ago. It went to court, Barker was awarded damages and praised for his bravery. About a dozen bods attacked him with bottles and stuff after he stopped some of them from duffing another bloke.

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Yes and every knowledgeable boxing fans knows this. You have been too busy putting people on a pedestal to n notice.

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You cunt Master. You're just jealous. How do you spell Galzaghe again mate? ;)

Reminder to one self not to criticise someone after making a pillock of one self especially when it was in the same thread.

I apologise to all for any offence, stress and confusion i have caused and can we now forget this has ever happened. Joe Calzaghe is the best ever boxer from Wales.:)

Oh I see... Master quoted me but was talking to ryanman. What a div.

After how well he was doing against Martinez before he was stopped and how much power he has shown since, I think Barker takes a late stoppage or UD.

Notice @Tam Seddon has changed his allegiance to Barker, how he picked Geale in the first place I do not know.

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Oh I see... Master quoted me but was talking to ryanman. What a div.

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Who? Master? Ryanman? You? Or me for asking?

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Notice @Tam Seddon has changed his allegiance to Barker, how he picked Geale in the first place I do not know.

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He is allowed to change his mind. Unlike him I am still not 100% decided on who will win between Garl Frogh and Ceorge Croves.:-P

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Notice @Tam Seddon has changed his allegiance to Barker, how he picked Geale in the first place I do not know.

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He is allowed to change his mind. Unlike him I am still not 100% decided on who will win between Garl Frogh and Ceorge Croves.:-P

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