John Duddy - Darren Barker

[Tykemania]

Tough call really. Barker is certainly the classier operator of the two, and has probably demonstrated just enough in terms of cumulative power that we can't accuse him of being powder puff, so it would be my first instinct to say that Duddy (who is easier to hit than any top level fighter should be) gets broken down late on. Having said that, Duddy has been in with some tough lads and done well, so I wouldn't rule him out.

[MPG]

I remember watching Darren sparring with Luke Calvert at the gym when both boxers were 11 yrs old (Finchley boxing club) and i always thought that these 2 were going be top quality boxers.

Darren would have too much for Duddy,easily outboxing him over 12 rounds and becoming a world champ.

[Tommy Gunn13]

I think Barker would box the ears of Duddy&beat him easily on points,Ilooking forward to watching him progress over the coming year

[slapbangwhallop]

I think Barker would box the ears of Duddy&beat him easily on points,Ilooking forward to watching him progress over the coming year

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[gobbles]

Although I don't think there is a chance this fight will ever happen, the thing that worries me about Barker is the time he was stuck on the floor twice by Conroy McIntosh. I just don't think Barker is as good as many people think.

[DG.]

on the undercard of the Cotto bill i thought Duddy looked a bit more controlled against Vanda but still lacked alot of head movement. Last week on the boxing hour Barker really fancied the fight and i think it would be a good match up as Darren has impressed me so far all be it not against the best fighters. My only concern for Barker in this fight isnt the biggest at the weight but brings nice boxing skills to the table against a hard man in Duddy who always comes to fight. Great match up but who wins?

I think the diffeence willl be 'Can Duddy take 10 big shots a round from Barker and remain upright?'

Duddy blocks punches with his face and thats not good - stilll - Duddy on points is likely but would not surrise me to see Duddy pushed all the way.

[slapbangwhallop]

on the undercard of the Cotto bill i thought Duddy looked a bit more controlled against Vanda but still lacked alot of head movement. Last week on the boxing hour Barker really fancied the fight and i think it would be a good match up as Darren has impressed me so far all be it not against the best fighters. My only concern for Barker in this fight isnt the biggest at the weight but brings nice boxing skills to the table against a hard man in Duddy who always comes to fight. Great match up but who wins?

I think the diffeence willl be 'Can Duddy take 10 big shots a round from Barker and remain upright?'

Duddy blocks punches with his face and thats not good - stilll - Duddy on points is likely but would not surrise me to see Duddy pushed all the way.

Has Duddy blocked punches with his face since round 6 of the Schmicet fight?

[banjo]

I don't think Barker has enough pop to keep Duddy at bay, I think John will apply too much pressure and eventually wear Barker down.

Duddy TKO9

[DG.]

on the undercard of the Cotto bill i thought Duddy looked a bit more controlled against Vanda but still lacked alot of head movement. Last week on the boxing hour Barker really fancied the fight and i think it would be a good match up as Darren has impressed me so far all be it not against the best fighters. My only concern for Barker in this fight isnt the biggest at the weight but brings nice boxing skills to the table against a hard man in Duddy who always comes to fight. Great match up but who wins?

I think the diffeence willl be 'Can Duddy take 10 big shots a round from Barker and remain upright?'

Duddy blocks punches with his face and thats not good - stilll - Duddy on points is likely but would not surrise me to see Duddy pushed all the way.

Has Duddy blocked punches with his face since round 6 of the Schmicet fight?

He did last night when Vanda decided to throw punches.....Round 10!

Against a better offensive fighter Duddy will revert to type.

[lefthook82]

Cant see why Duddy would even bother with Barker to be honest

Unless of course Henessey can use some of that '£5m' he had for calzaghe to entice Duddy nto the ring

Duddy should jut negotiate a fight with Pavlik. He looked like shit against Rubio. Watching the way he delivered his shots you wouldnt think he was undisputed MW champ. Perhaps he just needed one fight to get the juices flowing. Who knows? Either way Duddy should go that route

[Webbo911]

I thought Duddy looked pretty classy for a change last night... Until the tenth that is. As soon as Vanda really pressed him he looked very average again.

I love watching Duddy. I think he's got some decent skills and is very exciting - at his level. They'll probably make the fight but he belongs nowhere near Pavlik, even last nights version who struggled to get Rubio out of there.

I think Duddy/Barker is a 50/50 fight at this stage. I'm leaning towards Duddy though because theres still questions remaining about Barkers chin.

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[Webbo911]

I thought Duddy looked pretty classy for a change last night... Until the tenth that is. As soon as Vanda really pressed him he looked very average again.

I love watching Duddy. I think he's got some decent skills and is very exciting - at his level. They'll probably make the fight but he belongs nowhere near Pavlik, even last nights version who struggled to get Rubio out of there.

I think Duddy/Barker is a 50/50 fight at this stage. I'm leaning towards Duddy though because theres still questions remaining about Barkers chin.

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hi webbo nice to see you here

I wasn't going down with that ship.

[Tommy Gunn13]

I think Barker would box the ears of Duddy&beat him easily on points,Ilooking forward to watching him progress over the coming year

Welcome to Boxrec Mr. I. M. DeLuded ;)

[slapbangwhallop]

I think the diffeence willl be 'Can Duddy take 10 big shots a round from Barker and remain upright?'

Duddy blocks punches with his face and thats not good - stilll - Duddy on points is likely but would not surrise me to see Duddy pushed all the way.

Has Duddy blocked punches with his face since round 6 of the Schmicet fight?

He did last night when Vanda decided to throw punches.....Round 10!

Against a better offensive fighter Duddy will revert to type.

Duddy switched off for the last thirty seconds of the fight because he knew he was miles ahead. All night long he was moving and slipping punches - did you not see that bit or the fight against Howe?

[slapbangwhallop]

Cant see why Duddy would even bother with Barker to be honest

Unless of course Henessey can use some of that '£5m' he had for calzaghe to entice Duddy nto the ring

Duddy should jut negotiate a fight with Pavlik. He looked like shit against Rubio. Watching the way he delivered his shots you wouldnt think he was undisputed MW champ. Perhaps he just needed one fight to get the juices flowing. Who knows? Either way Duddy should go that route

you are right - Duddy hasnt anything to lose in a fight against Pavlik. No one expects him to last 3 rounds and he could pick up a massive pay check and then move down to LM with the pressure of the "0" off his back

[slapbangwhallop]

I think Barker would box the ears of Duddy&beat him easily on points,Ilooking forward to watching him progress over the coming year

Welcome to Boxrec Mr. I. M. DeLuded ;)

I laughed when you came out with your first comment as well - it was a one smiley laugh though not a three smiley laugh.

[Autobarn]

Cant see why Duddy would even bother with Barker to be honest

Unless of course Henessey can use some of that '£5m' he had for calzaghe to entice Duddy nto the ring

Duddy should jut negotiate a fight with Pavlik. He looked like shit against Rubio. Watching the way he delivered his shots you wouldnt think he was undisputed MW champ. Perhaps he just needed one fight to get the juices flowing. Who knows? Either way Duddy should go that route

you are right - Duddy hasnt anything to lose in a fight against Pavlik. No one expects him to last 3 rounds and he could pick up a massive pay check and then move down to LM with the pressure of the "0" off his back

You think he might just about get his head knocked off, or need plastic surgery afterward?

[slapbangwhallop]

Cant see why Duddy would even bother with Barker to be honest

Unless of course Henessey can use some of that '£5m' he had for calzaghe to entice Duddy nto the ring

Duddy should jut negotiate a fight with Pavlik. He looked like shit against Rubio. Watching the way he delivered his shots you wouldnt think he was undisputed MW champ. Perhaps he just needed one fight to get the juices flowing. Who knows? Either way Duddy should go that route

you are right - Duddy hasnt anything to lose in a fight against Pavlik. No one expects him to last 3 rounds and he could pick up a massive pay check and then move down to LM with the pressure of the "0" off his back

You think he might just about get his head knocked off, or need plastic surgery afterward?

well he didnt exactly murder Rubio did he? Comprehensively beat - yes, but knock his head off - no.

I dont see Rubio as any more talented in any department then Duddy.

[Autobarn]

Rubio did cop a severe drawn out beating though didn't he? He was in bad shape at the end. Duddy is easier to hit. If Pavlik's going to walk through guys that aren't proper world class, I hope he keeps busy. May against Duddy doesn't sound too bad.

[slapbangwhallop]

Rubio did cop a severe drawn out beating though didn't he? He was in bad shape at the end. Duddy is easier to hit. If Pavlik's going to walk through guys that aren't proper world class, I hope he keeps busy. May against Duddy doesn't sound too bad.

thats not the point. I dont think that Rubio is in any way better than Duddy - there isnt much between them but I think Duddy edges him in all respects.

My point is Duddy is on a win win against Pavlik - then he can move down to LM with his pockets bulging!

[scrap iron]

If John Duddy boxes Darren Barker the way he did last night then Duddy will come off second best to Barker. Barker has reach and speed over Duddy and I can't see the Irishman beating Darren from long range with a jab. If Duddy reverts back to type and starts going hook happy and draws Barker into a war, he may have a chance, but he will also open himself up for more facial punishment. Barker on points.

[Dioufy]

I like Barker and a fight between these two would be close. I would go for Barker though with a 115/113 type win. I feel he has the slicker moves and boxes a lot better with a lot more continuity. Although, it would be a belting fight.

[steve689]

Would definitely like to see Barker more active (I know about the long layoff after his brother's sad death) but defending the Commonwealth against someone like Kasim Ouma would be a good move, or maybe even Walid Smichet. When watching the Duddy scrap I even thought that Vanda would be a good 10 round international opponent for Barker right now.

[ebeneezer]

thats not the point. I dont think that Rubio is in any way better than Duddy

Except Rubio has better technique and punches much harder than Duddy.

[slapbangwhallop]

thats not the point. I dont think that Rubio is in any way better than Duddy

Except Rubio has better technique and punches much harder than Duddy.

I've never seen anything like that to suggest that statement has any merit