I believe, more importantly for Matchroom, it was a massive statement of intent. They have already signed up Kell Brook, Matthew Macklin, Darren Barker and Carl Froch and, getting this fight with p4p #3 in the world, is a big move. They have recently been upstaging Frank Warren and, in the long term, they could well be seen as the #1 promoter if they can keep putting on fights like this.

As for Darren Barker, however much I dislike this fight, he is in a no lose situation. If he wins, wow. If he gets beaten, no one gave him a hope but he's got exposure he wanted. Deserved or not.