Darren Barker vs. Steven Bendall - Page 2

rooq · 02-23-2008, 10:07 AM

barkers fought some decent competition for his experience, but i've never seen him ruffled at all. always really composed. it must be hard for his mgt to decide how quickly to step him up.

he could probably do with another 12 rounder before getting a british title shot. him against smith or macklin could make an interesting eliminator for the title.

seconds out · 02-23-2008, 01:11 PM

Anyone watch the walker v butlin fight afterwards?!
I thought that was a good fight but walker faded badly in the second half.
He could of stopped the other guy but didnt have enough in the tank to do it

02-23-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by seconds out

Anyone watch the walker v butlin fight afterwards?!
I thought that was a good fight but walker faded badly in the second half.
He could of stopped the other guy but didnt have enough in the tank to do it

Very good fight. I was going to turn the tv off and sort out the wife but when the tv guys said it was a very good fight I thought fuck it I'll keep watching for a few min's.

Butlin is decent and deserves a bit of building up. Walker has been in a couple of good fights and although I am not sure if he can make an impact on the domestic championship level still, he could have a nice go at it.

seconds out · 02-23-2008, 03:49 PM

I agree butlin is decent and has not had easy fights. He fights again at york hall on april 11th.

Walker is from the same town as me and he was said to have given up boxing but is obviuosly back now. I thought he had great movement to start but was so easy for butlin to jab at times and took to many uppercuts on the inside.
He is 31 now so his best is probably behind him but if he gets his fitness back and gets a good next fight booked I hope he could do something.

cityofgod · 02-23-2008, 05:24 PM

Good showing from Barker.

02-23-2008, 10:07 AM	#16
rooq ... East Side Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 6,329 vCash: 1000	Re: Darren Barker vs. Steven Bendall barkers fought some decent competition for his experience, but i've never seen him ruffled at all. always really composed. it must be hard for his mgt to decide how quickly to step him up. he could probably do with another 12 rounder before getting a british title shot. him against smith or macklin could make an interesting eliminator for the title.
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02-23-2008, 01:11 PM	#17
seconds out Journeyman Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 83 vCash: 1000	Re: Darren Barker vs. Steven Bendall Anyone watch the walker v butlin fight afterwards?! I thought that was a good fight but walker faded badly in the second half. He could of stopped the other guy but didnt have enough in the tank to do it
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02-23-2008, 03:49 PM	#19
seconds out Journeyman Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 83 vCash: 1000	Re: Darren Barker vs. Steven Bendall I agree butlin is decent and has not had easy fights. He fights again at york hall on april 11th. Walker is from the same town as me and he was said to have given up boxing but is obviuosly back now. I thought he had great movement to start but was so easy for butlin to jab at times and took to many uppercuts on the inside. He is 31 now so his best is probably behind him but if he gets his fitness back and gets a good next fight booked I hope he could do something.
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02-23-2008, 05:24 PM	#20
cityofgod Worcester warrior ESB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shakespear country Posts: 1,129 vCash: 1000	Re: Darren Barker vs. Steven Bendall Good showing from Barker.
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