Barker v Spada

[Dan Dares]

Barker's first fight in over a year. How do we see this unfolding?

[alexpaterson]

I remember seeing Spada vs Zbik, Spada was getting picked off with a crisp jab and his defence and workrate looked poor. I think Barker should be able to pick him apart with fast, crisp combinations before moving and exposing Spada's slow feet. If Barker's fitness is 100% then I think Barker could get a late stoppage picking Spada apart and finishing him late.

[crusader]

Spada is pretty tough and I would be very impressed if Barker stopped him. Spada was defeated comfortably by Zbik in their rematch, but he arguably did enough to win their first fight which he lost by only one point on each card. This is definitely a tough fight for Barker after a year out, but I think he will win on points.

[leforge]

Be a good fight. Who on the undercard apart from Ashley Sexton.

[philipgill]

Im on the undercard

[leforge]

Im on the undercard

Any one else?

[philipgill]

Im on the undercard

Any one else?

John Ryder
Tyler Goodjon
Patrick Mendy
Chris Evangelou
Andreas Evangelou.

[leforge]

Im on the undercard

Any one else?

John Ryder
Tyler Goodjon
Patrick Mendy
Chris Evangelou
Andreas Evangelou.

Cheers

[Bennyblanco]

Don't know much about spada, but I really hope barker wins this. He seems a decent bloke and he's not had the best of luck outside the ring. Got a feeling it's gonna be a tough night for him though after so long out.

[Craig14]

Got a huge soft spot for Phil Gill. Throws lots of punches and often, hope your not fighting a welter though, good luck.

[slapbangwhallop]

Relatively easy fight for Barker I think. He should look good against Spada.

Patrick Hyland is also on the undercard I think

[Deno1986]

Barker 5/4 to win Decision/TD is a a great price if you ask me.

[iamasadlittleboy]

I think Spada has a really good chance tbh. Barker's first bout in a year, he has questionable stamina and already seems to be looking ahead. Spada to win wouldn't suprise me.

[Chambers2]

Not seen owt of Spada, but from his record he looks like he's got a decent chin and not much power, which I think will suit Barker, as Darren's a really smooth boxer, but I'm not convinced on his chin (more through his physical shape/build rather than anything I've seen in the ring).

Looks good for a Barker UD IMO

[Dan Dares]

Barker (11st 5lb 15oz) came in slightly heavier than Spada (11st 5lb 1oz) and returns to Sky Sports for the first time since beating Affif Belghecham at Alexandra Palace in April last year.

Full undercard and selected weights

8 x 3 mins Flyweight

Ashley Sexton (8st 5lb 7oz) v Mike Robinson (8st 5lb 2oz)

6 x 3 mins Middleweight
Patrick Mendy (11st 5lb 15oz) 10-4 v Paul Samuels (11st 5lb 15oz) 21-7-2

4 x 3 mins Light-Welterweight

Chris Evangelou (10st 2lb 5oz) 6-0 v Ibrar Riyaz (10st) 4-19-1

6 x 3 mins Light-Welterweight

Tyler Goodjohn (4-0) v Mark McKray (2-3-1)

6 x 3 mins Middleweight

John Ryder (4-0) v Lee Noble (12-17-2)

6 x 3 mins Light-Welterweight

Phil Gill (9-0-1) v Scott Evans (8-2-0)

4 x 3 mins Light-Heavyweight

Andreas Evangelou (1-0) v Jamie Norkett (3-21)

[alexpaterson]

Mendy-Samuels!! That fell under my radar. Should be a cracker

[slapbangwhallop]

No Paddy Hyland?

[philipgill]

Paddy was there but he is weighing in tomorrow.