Darren Barker retires!

[smashup]

That's what I was thinking?

One last guaranteed BIG payday.

Fuck id have took that rematch with one arm if I was in his position.

[Fenster]

If they couldn't afford to get Sturm to the UK as challenger they were never getting him here as champion. That rematch shit was just to cover up the fact that Barker was taking the belt to Germany instead of having a homecoming fight. It was never gonna happen.

[Primo Carnera]

That's what I was thinking?

One last guaranteed BIG payday.

Fuck id have took that rematch with one arm if I was in his position.

tbh I don't think he had much choice. He's already had ops on both hips shaving bone away etc. and his trainer said he may not even be able to Train properly again , let alone fight. As far as the BIG payday, don't forget the roles are now reversed . He would have to pay Sturm big money to defend out of his Country and he would get the small end of the wedge, so he would only get a fraction of what he did to go to Germany.
He is without doubt the most genuine and nicest guy in Boxing and I just hope he has enough money to see him through his life and to take care of future medical bills and that he doesn't end up in a wheelchair or permanent agony, that's the harsh reality of it.
By the way, I don't think you would've stood much chance with one arm!!!

[superheavyrhun]

He managed to go beyond being a good British fighter and managed to win a world title. He overcame some tough times, especially with his brother, and it looked like he wasn't going to come back after the Martinez fight. But come back he did, won the world strap, and hopefully made enough money to keep him and his family comfortable for a long time to come. Always came across as a nice guy, despite being a Chelsea fan, and I hope he continues to enjoy a pleasant and prosperous retirement.

[Silkeyjoe]

Never liked him, dont see how his fans can like him after his last performance and his recent comments saying he probably should have pulled out of the fight, getting fans to pay big bucks for flights etc. Will never understand why he never made a big domestic fight

[Master]

He achieved more than I thought he would by winning a version of a world title. I hear the point about taking a smaller share in the rematch but a year from now that may mean a lot to him. I am sure Bute still has his rematch values with Froch.