Quote Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing View Post

Let's see how much money Hearn puts into getting Barker a world title shot or whether he keeps on fighting euro-level opponents. Barker is 30 and has already fought for a world title so he doesn't need any more time to develop, he needs a top contender or two at home to see if he can sell more tickets and then if it's viable economically Hearn needs to get him a title fight.
I don't think the Euro level opponents has anything to do with development and it has more to do with trying to get the ring rust off after yet another period spent on the treatment table. Hearn is right in that Barker needs a consistant run of fights before a title challenge. His level could go up a notch now though.