Quote Originally Posted by ross View Post
Apparently Chris Eubank Jr dropped him in sparring.

At least it happened in sparring and not in a proper fight. Sometimes that can be a blessing, perhaps Barker was becoming complacent and getting dropped may have given him the kick up the arse he needed.

It has no indication to what Barker can go on to achieve. Groves was badly bruised after sparring Eubank jr before the Degale fight. Eubank jr hits hard and if sparring a lot with him chances are you are going to take some lumps at one point.