Looks like our very own Darren Barker could be facing Martinez on October 1st

[boxingbantz]

Wow, just wow.

Unlike others on here, I am not biased when it comes to my nation's boxers.

Barker is European level AT BEST.

He gets destroyed by Martinez within two rounds.

Rubio should be given a shot at Martinez. Hell, I'd rather see Manfredo in there than Barker.

Darren is obviously on a suicide mission.

[Fenster]

Back in the day - Matchroom put poor Richard Williams in with Martinez TWICE!!!

Now Barker?

Sickos.

[boxingbantz]

Back in the day - Matchroom put poor Richard Williams in with Martinez TWICE!!!

Now Barker?

Sickos.

Eddie Hearn is a twisted, TWISTED individual.

[oakleyno1]

I'm going to be one of the few here but I think he can do quite well here... Not that he will win but I think he will go 8 or 9 rounds and maybe the distance. I'd say why not Matchroom! Barker won't get another shot at a top 5 p4p in his career - unless he does very well in this match that is!

[Mark TKO]

I'm all for things like this happening in boxing. Its like something out of Rocky


Barker in 3

[boxingbantz]

I'm all for things like this happening in boxing. Its like something out of Rocky


Barker in 3

[Cressa121]

I like Barker but this would be horrible for him. I agree that Barker is a Euro level fighter and he'd get destroyed by Martinez. I think Martinez would take him out. I'd rather Martinez take on Rubio or Pirog. Sturm would be ideal but I can't see that happening

[Dark Lord Al]

Eddie Hearn went on Ringside show and told everyone how Harrison would KO Haye based on the sprott KO.lol

So in Eddies eyes Barker wins inside 4

[erics44]

Wow, just wow.

Unlike others on here, I am not biased when it comes to my nation's boxers.

Barker is European level AT BEST.

He gets destroyed by Martinez within two rounds.

Rubio should be given a shot at Martinez. Hell, I'd rather see Manfredo in there than Barker.

Darren is obviously on a suicide mission.

your not bias about our boxers all you ever say is

Rhodes, European level at best alverez will destroy him
barker european level at best martinez will destroy him
haye european level at best, klitsko will destroy him
murray, european level at best all the world champs will destoy him


to give a realistic slant on Barker v Martinez, Martinez is the most overrated fighter in the world at the minute, and Barker probably the most underrated in britain

Martinez will be the favourite tho but (due to martinezes overratedness) barker will do a lot better than most will suggest and take him into the later stages of the fight

[brocktonblockbust]

who the piss is darren "the parsnip" barker, and how would anyone outside jolly ol' know anything about this, sadly?

[boxingbantz]

your not bias about our boxers all you ever say is

Rhodes, European level at best alverez will destroy him
barker european level at best martinez will destroy him
haye european level at best, klitsko will destroy him
murray, european level at best all the world champs will destoy him


to give a realistic slant on Barker v Martinez, Martinez is the most overrated fighter in the world at the minute, and Barker probably the most underrated in britain

Martinez will be the favourite tho but (due to martinezes overratedness) barker will do a lot better than most will suggest and take him into the later stages of the fight

a) I have never said Haye is European level. That is just a a plain lie.

b) Check the recent Rhodes vs Canelo thread. I said Rhodes will make a good account of himself.

Stop making things up, please.

[Kev]

Wow, just wow.

Unlike others on here, I am not biased when it comes to my nation's boxers.

Barker is European level AT BEST.

He gets destroyed by Martinez within two rounds.

Rubio should be given a shot at Martinez. Hell, I'd rather see Manfredo in there than Barker.

Darren is obviously on a suicide mission.

your not bias about our boxers all you ever say is

Rhodes, European level at best alverez will destroy him
barker european level at best martinez will destroy him
haye european level at best, klitsko will destroy him
murray, european level at best all the world champs will destoy him


to give a realistic slant on Barker v Martinez, Martinez is the most overrated fighter in the world at the minute, and Barker probably the most underrated in britain

Martinez will be the favourite tho but (due to martinezes overratedness) barker will do a lot better than most will suggest and take him into the later stages of the fight

Good points Erics44

Martinez is not Ray Robinson. He's not even Bernard Hopkins.

For sure he'll be a heavy favoruite but he's not unbeatable. So far he's gone 1-1 with Paul Williams, looked good in winning a decision against an alcoholic, demoralised, weight drained Kelly Pavlik and beat some little known light middle who was apparently a great fighter last time out.


I say Barker surprises everyone and loses a competitive 12 rounds decision.

[erics44]

your not bias about our boxers all you ever say is

Rhodes, European level at best alverez will destroy him
barker european level at best martinez will destroy him
haye european level at best, klitsko will destroy him
murray, european level at best all the world champs will destoy him


to give a realistic slant on Barker v Martinez, Martinez is the most overrated fighter in the world at the minute, and Barker probably the most underrated in britain

Martinez will be the favourite tho but (due to martinezes overratedness) barker will do a lot better than most will suggest and take him into the later stages of the fight

a) I have never said Haye is European level. That is just a a plain lie.

b) Check the recent Rhodes vs Canelo thread. I said Rhodes will make a good account of himself.

Stop making things up, please.

they were just examples dont get your knickers in a twist

I reckon you have at some point said rhodes has no chance against alverez tho

[JazMerkin]

This will be brutal. Barker will get beaten down in a manner of unspeakable proportions if it happens. You don't struggle with the likes of Domenico Spada & Affif Belghecham & then beat one of best fighters in the world. If he does, this would imo be among the biggest upsets in the history of the sport, certainly by a Brit. The only one that would compare imo is Randy Turpin over Ray Robinson & that's only because of just how brilliant Sugar Ray was.

[littlebif]

Barker is a decent euro level fighter dont think he is good enough to make the step up to world level let alone Martinez, i think Barker gets broken down slowly and gets stopped in 8.