Barker vs Proksa

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  1. Special

    Special Active Member Full Member

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    Hearing from couple of people this could be happening on March 9th at Wembley Arena. It is an ok fight for Barker but I'd rather see him against someone closer to world level
     
  2. Beeston Brawler

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    Odd fight to make I think.

    No complaints from me mind.
     
  3. Lilo

    Lilo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sensible fight, Proksa is a step up from Hope, another payday for Barker until he goes back for what will probably be a final bit at the world cherry.

    Does Eddie want rid of Proksa?
     
  4. this was always gonna happen
     
  5. qwert

    qwert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I like this fight. Proksa is the logical step up from Hope and has made a bit of a name for himself in the UK and has the European belt. Would rather it came earlier than March though.
     
  6. BoxingAnalyst

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    I can see why Hearn would make this fight, Barker needs to get 12 rounds under his belt before he goes for another crack at a belt IMO.
     
  7. paddymickey

    paddymickey Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Proksa will be more elusive than Hope but I guess thats stating the obvious.
    I don't think Proksa will land on Barker because Barker has a great defense but I can im agine that if Proksa is still there from round 8 onwards and Barker fades then he could cause some damage in the later rounds. I'd say Barker UD but its not the most predictable fight.
     
  8. icemax

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    Tiny detail but I think that the belt is vacant at the moment
     
  9. Marlow

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    Any news on the slave wages Rees is getting yet?
     
  10. DaveyboyEssexUK

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    I had a gut feeling that this would be the next fight for Barker
     
  11. Boxed Ears

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    Excellent match-up for the division, right now. I'm very happy with this.
     
  12. Hamas

    Hamas Active Member Full Member

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    anyone reckon proksa beats barker?
     
  13. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    You tell me, your the know it all **** round here :thumbsup. LikeI said, I'm not doing your googling for you....Alternatively you could Tweet Eddie, Im sure that he'll be delighted to let you know
     
  14. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good fght. Tricky one to predict.
     
  15. Hamas

    Hamas Active Member Full Member

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    Proksa beats him IMO