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Just when it was getting interesting Darren Barker gives up just as he gave up vs Martinez. No heart or belief in his fighter
What a load of bullshit. The easy thing would be to stand by and watch his friend get battered. An even easier thing would be to turn down the responsibility of working the corner when it turned out the qualified experienced trainer couldn't make it.
Typical Beanzy sticking up for Barker. That was a shocking decision. He wasnt going to win the fight but he wasnt hurt, cut damaged and Alexander had one hand.
It would have been the same had Tony Simms been in the corner. If Purdy could not throw more against a one handed fighter then he clearly was gaining nothing from fighting at short notice and being repeatedly punched. He struggled to make the weight last time out and I doubt you will see him again at welter. I trust Barkers judgement way more than that of some armchair fan.