Quote Originally Posted by erics44 View Post
Quote Originally Posted by boxingbantz View Post
Wow, just wow.

Unlike others on here, I am not biased when it comes to my nation's boxers.

Barker is European level AT BEST.

He gets destroyed by Martinez within two rounds.

Rubio should be given a shot at Martinez. Hell, I'd rather see Manfredo in there than Barker.

Darren is obviously on a suicide mission.
your not bias about our boxers all you ever say is

Rhodes, European level at best alverez will destroy him
barker european level at best martinez will destroy him
haye european level at best, klitsko will destroy him
murray, european level at best all the world champs will destoy him


to give a realistic slant on Barker v Martinez, Martinez is the most overrated fighter in the world at the minute, and Barker probably the most underrated in britain

Martinez will be the favourite tho but (due to martinezes overratedness) barker will do a lot better than most will suggest and take him into the later stages of the fight

Good points Erics44

Martinez is not Ray Robinson. He's not even Bernard Hopkins.

For sure he'll be a heavy favoruite but he's not unbeatable. So far he's gone 1-1 with Paul Williams, looked good in winning a decision against an alcoholic, demoralised, weight drained Kelly Pavlik and beat some little known light middle who was apparently a great fighter last time out.


I say Barker surprises everyone and loses a competitive 12 rounds decision.