Barker's first defense is vs Sturm, 7th Dec, Germany

[Kirkland Laing]

It'll be interesting to see if a rematch does happen if Sturm wins.

[Master]

Money talks and in an ideal world this fight would be in the UK but if barker is being fully compensated to fight in Germany with neutral judges and an immediate rematch in the UK then so be it.

Hope Barker beats Sturm who has been a homer for far too long. Also do not bring the ODH fight as a reason that was years ago and he has had opportunities to fight abroad and not taken the chance.

[Silkeyjoe]

He must be getting top money to bring the title over there, which shows why those German based guys like Sturm get home advantage so much.

You can say what you want about boxing in germany but if you look at ticket sales you can see why they stay in Germany. Sturm sells out decent sized stadiums in most of his fights. It would over shadow what Barker would sell in England.

[Beanz]

Bit gutted really because I think Barker will outbox Sturm to a clear points win and then Sturm will be given the decision. Do not think the Geale fight is any indication of how Darren will approach Sturm.

[ykdadamaja]

Barker gets beat up and stopped by 11.

[Dia bando]

Barker must be getting a good pay day, in Germany it's a risk but it's one he seems willing
to take good luck to him, he may get shafted but he must fancy his chances.