Barker vs Martinez, how did your card look?

[Mars_ax]

If you listened to the UK commentary you would probably have had it level after 10, I only gave Barker rounds 3 an 4

I had it exactly the same as you. 3 and 4 Barker, the rest Martinez for 8-2.

That's about how I had it, Barker only winning 1 or 2 rounds, Martinez was simply outworking Barker and landing the most effective punches.
Even though Barker was clearly losing the fight, even before it was stopped in the 11th round, it wasn't a bad effort by him, he has nothing to be ashamed of, nothing ventured nothing gained.

[BIG H]

If you listened to the UK commentary you would probably have had it level after 10, I only gave Barker rounds 3 an 4

I had it exactly the same as you. 3 and 4 Barker, the rest Martinez for 8-2.

That's about how I had it, Barker only winning 1 or 2 rounds, Martinez was simply outworking Barker and landing the most effective punches.
Even though Barker was clearly losing the fight, even before it was stopped in the 11th round, it wasn't a bad effort by him, he has nothing to be ashamed of, nothing ventured nothing gained.

Agreed, it was a massive step up and he aquitted himself well. A shame about the rolling over on his back - but the guy was obviously very hurt. He'll come again.

[Rantcatrat]

If you listened to the UK commentary you would probably have had it level after 10, I only gave Barker rounds 3 an 4

I had it exactly the same as you. 3 and 4 Barker, the rest Martinez for 8-2.

That's about how I had it, Barker only winning 1 or 2 rounds, Martinez was simply outworking Barker and landing the most effective punches.
Even though Barker was clearly losing the fight, even before it was stopped in the 11th round, it wasn't a bad effort by him, he has nothing to be ashamed of, nothing ventured nothing gained.

Agreed, it was a massive step up and he aquitted himself well. A shame about the rolling over on his back - but the guy was obviously very hurt. He'll come again.

He put forward a brave effort. He had much better defense than I had seen from him in the past and he laid the blue print on how it would be possible to beat Martinez. I gave Barker two rounds and thought another was close. I had it 8-2 at the time of the stoppage, but Barker made many of the rounds close and he bloodied Martinez's nose in the 4th. Nothing wrong with travelling abroad and losing to a great fighter and, if anything, I hold him in higher esteem than I did prior to the fight.

[Pugilistic]

I gave him 2 rounds.

His problem was his activity level. He did great when he committed to punching but he was over cautious hiding behind his guard and only punched in spurts.

I'm sure Martinez's punching power had alot to do with his activity level though.

Overall though i think he proved himself to be alot better than fans expected and should be somewhat proud of his performance.

[Spicoli]

Rounds 4,5 to Barker but can see how it 'looked' closer first half. I think alot of it was pure body language of the two. Martinez backing, bloody and hands completely down while Barker steady tight pressure but Martinez was steady tapping the nail until he dropped the hammer.