Darren Barker feeling undaunted by Sergio Martinez

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  1. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    I think its just a shame theres no one really there for him at 160. The way 168 is panning out it may be better for Martinez to sit tight for a couple of years at 160 and then move up against whoever wins out of Bute and the winner of the Super 6?
     
  2. sud2002

    sud2002 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Abraham has been found out to be just a one trick pony by Dirrel and Froch. And Taylor has had too many big losses of late.

    You're big enough if you're good enough (Pacquiao, Mayweather are prime examples)... And let me tell you Martinez is good enough!

    Ok the super 6 wouldn't have helped but I can only now hope 2012 he does seek these big fights.
     
  3. sud2002

    sud2002 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No way Martinez would destroy Froch 'use my chin as my defence'! He's on another level. Although Ward would be quite close though IMO.

    Again I'll argue with if you're good enough than going up a few weights within reason shouldn't hinder you that much.
     
  4. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    He's gonna get embarassed. Horrible matchup stylistically even if Barker could bridge the levels difference. Hope he does well.
     
  5. hitandhope

    hitandhope Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Another "racist" post by slap in which he complains about "racism". Barker's English, you hate him, we get it.
     
  6. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    With that cockney sparrow Andy Lee waiting in the wings to take on the winner....It could be the greatest English MW sequence of fights in history :deal
     
  7. ImElvis666

    ImElvis666 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I guarantee there will be someone who simply won't be able to resist biting.
     
  8. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    I reckon you're right :lol:
     
  9. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    Martinez's walking around weight is huge. Higher then most super middles. He's also put on a lot of muscle mass so he might have no choice but to move up soon.
     
  10. KingCobra

    KingCobra IBF World Champion Full Member

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    Darren is someone I really admire and I hope he does well.....but I've seen nothing from him that indicates he is a match for Martinez and my head tells me that Martinez will destroy him quickly. I wish him the best though
     
  11. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

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    ....................................nah im not going to bite:yep
     
  12. nickythekid

    nickythekid Active Member Full Member

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    Same
     
  13. slapbangwhallop

    slapbangwhallop The Sweet Scientist Full Member

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    What a yawnachingly boring attempt at trolling.

    Nice to see you, icemax et al are only capable of discussing nationality when you see posts you dont like but can't argue against.
     
  14. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    Don't get your panties in a wedge....what part of what I said is factually incorrect?? There is only one person on here who constantly brings up the nationality thing and thats you...I genuinely couldn't give a **** whether someone is Irish, English or Martian so long as they know what they are doing with laced up gloves.
     
  15. slapbangwhallop

    slapbangwhallop The Sweet Scientist Full Member

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    Who said you said anything factually incorrect? Are these the mind game you were thought to employ in basic training? :lol:

    Get your facts right, I dont bring up nationality - its mongs like you that think its some kind of hilarious trollfest and keep jabbering on about it.