Anyone else think Barker can win this?

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  1. oli

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    Barker fights like a man but gets stopped around the 7th

    This is Sergio Martinez. We are talking P4P level.
     
  2. lufcrazy

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    nah darren is barking up the wrong tree here (sorry :lol:)

    martinez is a few levels above but this would be such a huge upset I'm not even sure people would regard barker as the real MW champ if he won this fight.
     
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    this, around 7th or 8th rounds Barker gets stopped. Ill be rooting for him though. He will give it his all anyways, and his stock can only rise of he gives a good performance.
     
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    Agreed with this post completely until you said Carling... Tastes like ****! Get some real ale down you
     
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    I wish him all the best I really do, but I think it will end Inside 5 rounds.
     
  7. Scotty321

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    Darren is a great guy but he's getting a severe leathering from Martinez
     
  8. troy

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    barker will get banged out,hes got some nice skills but little power to trouble Martinez.
     
  9. shenmue

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    Barker is getting knocked out/stopped, lets not kid around here. The only question i have is which round does the fight end?.

    I hope Barker is getting paid great money, otherwise he has made a big mistake in taking this fight.
     
  10. Marlow

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    Like Barker but Martinez stops him rds 6-8
     
  11. peakbay

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    he'll put up a decent effort but he WILL fall short

    i agree that martinez doesn't have many fights left but he's not going to lose this one
     
  12. DaveyboyEssexUK

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    Green King IPA anyday!!
     
  13. DaveyboyEssexUK

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    I go 80% Martinez 20% Barker, Barker is a great guy and a good all round boxer. He may last it out but get the decision no. Barker`s gotta use his reach advantage jab jab right hand and back off and then go back,keep the footwork going but not too much that it tires him out. I`d advise him no up close stuff as Martinez will catch him Bigtime!
     
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    Barker can give Martinez problems imo. Dont think Darren will get stopped like most do.
     
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    Dzinzirik wobbled Martinez and he isn't a big puncher.