Barker,Macklin,Murray or Lee

[armyash]

it becomes almost odd that there have been no-big UK domestic match-ups at middleweight.

Actually it's not odd it's par for the course in Britain. Different promoters and TV stations.

About ten years ago, in a very similar situation, Britian had a bunch of decent lightmiddle's - Wayne Alexander, Richard Williams, Steve Roberts, Anthony Farnell, Takaloo. They all had different titles (Brit/Euro/shitty "world" titles) and because of their promoter/managers all just squabbled on TV about who was no.1, instead of actually fighting (some did eventually fight after they were "exposed"). In the end they all got beat and a bunch of great fights were lost. Tragic.

As I was reading this thread and planning my reply, I came across your post and it is exactly what I was going to say. I remember reading similar threads and aricles back then. A lot of WBU's and IBO's floating around back then. I remember they were talking about a tournament at one time. A lot of these guys must have missed out on some good paydays.

[Beanz]

Barker says he wants the domestic fights to happen, but even he is saying AFTER a world title belt. These are big enough fights in themselves to warrant each boxers attention and would help improve their rankings, exposure and chance of getting those world title shots.

Macklin and Murray fights must happen says Barker (From Times Series)

[IamInuit]

Barker says he wants the domestic fights to happen, but even he is saying AFTER a world title belt. These are big enough fights in themselves to warrant each boxers attention and would help improve their rankings, exposure and chance of getting those world title shots.

Macklin and Murray fights must happen says Barker (From Times Series)

The players involved should do a Don King type mid tourney and sort it out. No four rounders.

[Tam Seddon]

Barker: I Won't Be Satisfied Until I Win a World Title - Boxing News

[Violent Demise]

Barker: I Won't Be Satisfied Until I Win a World Title - Boxing News

Poor guy. Looks like he'll never be satisfied

[bzkfn]

Barker: I Won't Be Satisfied Until I Win a World Title - Boxing News

Poor guy. Looks like he'll never be satisfied

I wouldn't say that. If guys like Ishe Smith, Souleymane M'Baye & Lovemore N'Dou can be world champions, there is serious hope for anyone.

[erics44]

Barker: I Won't Be Satisfied Until I Win a World Title - Boxing News

Poor guy. Looks like he'll never be satisfied

I wouldn't say that. If guys like Ishe Smith, Souleymane M'Baye & Lovemore N'Dou can be world champions, there is serious hope for anyone.

barker has good skills, good enough to win a world title

maybe doesnt have great power

I reckon there are question marks over his engine

[Violent Demise]

Barker: I Won't Be Satisfied Until I Win a World Title - Boxing News

Poor guy. Looks like he'll never be satisfied

I wouldn't say that. If guys like Ishe Smith, Souleymane M'Baye & Lovemore N'Dou can be world champions, there is serious hope for anyone.

Baker ain't no Ishe Smith. Anyway for him to be champion he'll have to beat either Sergio Martinez, Gennady Golovkin, Daniel Geale or Peter Quillin. Martinez already whipped his ass. Golovkin and Quillin would go right through him. Geale lost but was able to rob Sturm. He's the weakest of the 4. But I think he's still to much for Baker