Barker vs Macklin HAS to happen! - Page 5

JonnyBGoode · 03-11-2013, 09:02 AM

Macklin didn't knock Martinez down he pushed him over then held his hand up to celebrate in an embarrassing fashion as if he had just connected with the right that Hearns KO'd Duran with. There was hardly anything between the performances of Barker and Macklin against Martinez, both did better than expected but were never in any danger of winning the fight and got stopped when Sergio decided to stop them basically.

celtic-warrior · 03-11-2013, 09:37 AM

That must be some good shit you are smoking there ... Here is a difference for you, Barker came to hide & survive where as Macklin came to fight & win

Clark81 · 03-11-2013, 09:55 AM

I like Barker and I think he's performed well in recent fights (including Martinez) and I think he'd beat Macklin.

A far cry since I seen Belghecham tee off at him at will!

One Round · 03-11-2013, 09:59 AM

Barker would pick Macklin to pieces with his jab and crisp combos.

badlefthook84 · 03-11-2013, 10:00 AM

I could take it or leave it, not overly excited by it, same goes for Lee and Murray. Is the big fish in a small pond scenario really. Even if they are good tear ups i can't get away from the fact none of the 4 of them will ever be talked about as the number 1 middleweight in the world. Macklin definetely needs taking down a peg or two. He believe's he is far more talented and important than he actually is. He has spoke about Golovkin in June. Go for it Matt, won't be making much noise after that fight.

Claypole · 03-11-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by badlefthook84

I could take it or leave it, not overly excited by it, same goes for Lee and Murray. Is the big fish in a small pond scenario really. Even if they are good tear ups i can't get away from the fact none of the 4 of them will ever be talked about as the number 1 middleweight in the world. Macklin definetely needs taking down a peg or two. He believe's he is far more talented and important than he actually is. He has spoke about Golovkin in June. Go for it Matt, won't be making much noise after that fight.

I don't think it matters at all that none of them are the no.1 in the world. Macklin's fight with Jamie Moore was actually better than his World title fights, and I think a fight with Barker would also be a very good fight indeed. I'm quite happy with a big fish/small pond scenario.

I do agree Macklin needs to be taken down a peg or two, I liked him when he was English, but he can fuck off now he's decided he's a foreigner.

JonnyBGoode · 03-11-2013, 10:59 AM

His website is hilarious, he points out in the first sentence that he travels with an Irish passport, then they slip in that his parents are Irish before the rest of his Bio clearly states he grew up in England, studied English at A-Level, trained in England, fought for the British Title etc.

They love a plastic Irishman in NYC anyway everyone you meet with a thick american accent is apparently Irish although none of them have ever been there.

DaveyboyEssexUK · 03-11-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by celtic-warrior

That must be some good shit you are smoking there ... Here is a difference for you, Barker came to hide & survive where as Macklin came to fight & win

How is breaking Martinez nose hiding and surviving?

03-11-2013, 09:02 AM	#61
JonnyBGoode Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Bush Posts: 860 vCash: 500	Re: Barker vs Macklin HAS to happen! Macklin didn't knock Martinez down he pushed him over then held his hand up to celebrate in an embarrassing fashion as if he had just connected with the right that Hearns KO'd Duran with. There was hardly anything between the performances of Barker and Macklin against Martinez, both did better than expected but were never in any danger of winning the fight and got stopped when Sergio decided to stop them basically.
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03-11-2013, 09:37 AM	#62
celtic-warrior Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 232 vCash: 1000	Re: Barker vs Macklin HAS to happen! That must be some good shit you are smoking there ... Here is a difference for you, Barker came to hide & survive where as Macklin came to fight & win
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Clark81 Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 180 vCash: 500	Re: Barker vs Macklin HAS to happen! I like Barker and I think he's performed well in recent fights (including Martinez) and I think he'd beat Macklin. A far cry since I seen Belghecham tee off at him at will!
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badlefthook84 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,509 vCash: 500	Re: Barker vs Macklin HAS to happen! I could take it or leave it, not overly excited by it, same goes for Lee and Murray. Is the big fish in a small pond scenario really. Even if they are good tear ups i can't get away from the fact none of the 4 of them will ever be talked about as the number 1 middleweight in the world. Macklin definetely needs taking down a peg or two. He believe's he is far more talented and important than he actually is. He has spoke about Golovkin in June. Go for it Matt, won't be making much noise after that fight.
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03-11-2013, 10:59 AM	#67
JonnyBGoode Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Bush Posts: 860 vCash: 500	Re: Barker vs Macklin HAS to happen! His website is hilarious, he points out in the first sentence that he travels with an Irish passport, then they slip in that his parents are Irish before the rest of his Bio clearly states he grew up in England, studied English at A-Level, trained in England, fought for the British Title etc. They love a plastic Irishman in NYC anyway everyone you meet with a thick american accent is apparently Irish although none of them have ever been there.
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