what must barker do next?

Gregorsz Prozska is the European champion now and is signed to matchroom. makes sense to fight him.

from there he can try and set up an eliminator for one of the belt holders.

 

Darren Barker vs Andy Lee; World title eliminator

 

Barker is good enough to have a very good chance of beating all the other belt holders, Macklin likewise. For me, it would be great to have that fight now- either would fully merit a world title fight on the back of winning.

 

he should get a fight with one of the paper champions like sturm or chavez, there both **** and hes got a more then decent chance of winning provided theres neutral judges

 

He has shown that he isn't completely out of his depth so he should start mixing in that class.

 

I think he's got a great chance of getting another title shot very soon. Although he made Martinez look ordinary for some of the fight, and it wasn't a barnstormer, I doubt many belt holders will fear him particularly so he'd make a good opponent for them.

He's a classy boxer but the way he tails off in fights and lack of KO power makes me think he'll really struggle to get a decision in a world title fight. Particularly against the likes of Sturm.