Barker/Martinez Confirmed. Does Darren have a chance?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by emallini, Jul 19, 2011.


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  1. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Stanley Ketchell did some of his best work under those circumstances....;)
     
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  2. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    We can all point out someone who is the exception that proves that there is a rule :deal
     
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  3. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

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    Ah I see what you mean now. Barker isnt a greaat fight for Martinez being honest though, Theres quite a few fighters out there that could give a better fight to Martinez. Even though I have to give darren credit for taking the fight
     
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  4. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

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    Mickey Walker? If the storys are true.
     
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  5. GazOC

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    Micky Walker and Harry Greb were the other 2 that sprang to mind!!
     
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  6. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

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    Nicolino Loche also liked a puff of a ciggy in between rounds if that counts:deal
     
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  7. TFFP

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    Isn't 'No' just about the top and bottom of it?
     
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  8. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    Simply put: Nein.
     
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  9. GazOC

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    Yep, I got locked in on middleweights for some reason....took the question too literally I guess!!:patsch
     
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  10. pijo

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    Not really but I think he'll give a good account of himself but I see him getting stopped around the eighth. Credit for taking this fight though. I also see HBO lapping up Barker's story as well so hopefully big fights for him in the future.
     
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  11. digregorio1.

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    a few fights coming up in the next few months that are looking a bit tasty!!! looking forward to this but unfortunately think Darren wont be able to match Martinez, his lack of head movement and defence will let him down i think
     
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  12. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    No
     
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  13. Will

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    Cause he has a chance though a clear underdog.

    Barker is absolutely huge at the weight, the guy is massive. He has got to keep martinez on the outside with a good stiff Jab and he has got to get some pop into his punches early to get some respect.

    He can't get overly flashy or careless or he will look like Williams.
     
    Will, Jul 20, 2011
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  14. mugen82

    mugen82 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's gonna get destroyed. He's the epitome of a eurobum. Cant believe Martinez is going back to this level, didnt he beat the **** out of enough domestic british level fighters in 2003?
     
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  15. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    I'd feel slightly more confident of Barker having a chance if he'd have had just 1 or 2 fights at the top of the division before fighting Martinez. As it stands, in terms of quality of opposition, its a massive jump for him.
     
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