Darren Barker V Matt Macklin

I think it is based purely on the back of his performance against Conroy McIntosh

 

Not a hope in hell Macklin could make Light-Middleweight anymore, I've never seen a bigger Light-Middleweight in my life than Macklin against Moore and he was very badly drained to make the weight in that fight.

I don't think Barker is that big a Middleweight really, he's taller than Macklin but overall size wise I think they're pretty similar.

I'm not convinced of barker's durability, and he's certainly not a big puncher. He's got a lovely style though, picks his shots really well, throws good combinations and is very slick. I like Barker quite a bit, but I'm not sure he'll have enough to gain a World title.

 

This would be a great match up , cant see warren taking this fight but , id say macklin stops him in the latter rounds

 

Would be a great fight. I think Barker is a bit too skilled for an unrefined fighter like Macklin. Wouldn't put money on it mind you.

 

I was really impressed with Macklin's win over Elcock. He looked pretty impeccable to me in that fight. He's a strong kid at middle too. I'd back him as I think even though Barker has more skills macklin would be too much for him at this stage. I think Barker isn't fully developed yet as a middle but macklin not far off his prime

 

Good fight. Want to see it. Can't wait.

Barker may be bigger but Macklin may be better. Macklin needs a defence and that seems to be okay.

Toss up.