Who next for Darren Barker?

earsjohn · Post by **earsjohn** » 18 Aug 2013, 07:10

Plenty of options with varying levels of risk.

He'll be able to bring Sturm or Geale over for mandatory/rematch per contractual requirements.

He has three domestic clashes that offer varying levels of risk and attractiveness.

He has a rematch with Martinez, depending on when he returns and whether he could be convinced to come to London.

He has unification options with GGG or Quillin, although both would likely result in losses and would have to be stateside.

My choice (assuming contract issues can be overcome) would be a fight with Macklin before that clash loses appeal.

broomy7s · Post by **broomy7s** » 18 Aug 2013, 07:21

I think the re-match or Strum.

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 18 Aug 2013, 07:39

Sturm it has to be. Talk of December in London

reggaereggae · Post by **reggaereggae** » 18 Aug 2013, 07:52

Just stay away from GGG I would suggest. Any of the other fights ar egood.

I think Quillin should be the ultimate goal

whiskey · Post by **whiskey** » 18 Aug 2013, 08:42

I think it will be Andy Lee next due to alignment of Pluto in Mars and Eddie in Booth.

WelshJack · Post by **WelshJack** » 18 Aug 2013, 09:06

Martin Murray hopefully.

fasteddie · Post by **fasteddie** » 18 Aug 2013, 09:18

martin murray i would go for but probably barker will pick the easiest opponent to hold on to the belt abit longer

fasteddie · Post by **fasteddie** » 18 Aug 2013, 09:19

the easiest opponent bein either lee or sturm in britain

Sids · Post by **Sids** » 18 Aug 2013, 10:16

I thought Sam Soliman was the IBF #1 contender.

JimJim2009 · Post by **JimJim2009** » 18 Aug 2013, 11:21

I read it has to be Sturm, regardless of who won. Lets hope Eddie gets it on home territory. Those Germans are not to be trusted. Impartial judges and referee Terry O'Connor are what's needed to get Darren through this tricky first defence.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 18 Aug 2013, 11:24

Just read the judge who had the fight even after 11 rounds, scored the final round to Barker. I can see a protest from Geales team on that one.

JimJim2009 · Post by **JimJim2009** » 18 Aug 2013, 11:29

Eddie has said it may well be Sturm in December.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 18 Aug 2013, 11:54

solid fight, sturm.

still a tricky opponent and barker will have to be clever to open up that guard.

I wonder if barker will want a revenge match with Martinez who may be on the slide?

can't see the gain in macklin coming off an early KO loss to golovkin. murray, who extended Martinez? lee - is he still in the picture, on world or domestic/euro scenes? reckon paul smith could be good, if he could get down to middle.

it'll be sturm and then geale, again.

T.M.K · Post by **T.M.K** » 18 Aug 2013, 12:06

Hi gents,

hasn't he got to face Sam Soliman first with Felix Sturm as a possible second mandatory?

Col/T.M.K

expe · Post by **expe** » 18 Aug 2013, 12:06

Old bones Ian wrote:Just read the judge who had the fight even after 11 rounds, scored the final round to Barker. I can see a protest from Geales team on that one.

And the other one only giving Geale 3 rounds. I can see a rematch at some stage in the future.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 18 Aug 2013, 13:44

soliman's out because after decisioning sturm he tested positive for some illegal substance.

sturm's the next challenger, it's believed.

anyway we lost a world champ and gained one, in one night.

reckon HBO puts up money for a geale rematch, sometime next year. hope that rules out andy lee.

don't think the british fights will happen, despite talk.

expe · Post by **expe** » 18 Aug 2013, 13:52

Autobarn wrote:soliman's out because after decisioning sturm he tested positive for some illegal substance.

sturm's the next challenger, it's believed.

anyway we lost a world champ and gained one, in one night.

reckon HBO puts up money for a geale rematch, sometime next year. hope that rules out andy lee.

don't think the british fights will happen, despite talk.

I was under the impression that the IBF said that the result stood, but the German board said it was a no contest and I know which one I'd trust.

lefty · Post by **lefty** » 18 Aug 2013, 13:53

Autobarn wrote:soliman's out because after decisioning sturm he tested positive for some illegal substance.

sturm's the next challenger, it's believed.

anyway we lost a world champ and gained one, in one night.

reckon HBO puts up money for a geale rematch, sometime next year. hope that rules out andy lee.

don't think the british fights will happen, despite talk.

Lee would be no walk in the park for Barker.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 18 Aug 2013, 13:57

it'd probably be a tasty matchup for the promoters and lee may present some difficulties but I don't see him as a notable enough opponent, especially not after barker winning such a terrific, all action battle that HBO may want to see a sequel to...

gilgamesh · Post by **gilgamesh** » 18 Aug 2013, 14:23

Autobarn wrote:it'd probably be a tasty matchup for the promoters and lee may present some difficulties but I don't see him as a notable enough opponent, especially not after barker winning such a terrific, all action battle that HBO may want to see a sequel to...

I figure there's a real good chance we'll see Geale vs Barker II.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 18 Aug 2013, 14:29

I hope so, that each fighter has a worthwhile payday in a fight that fans will want to see. HBO seem to be making tougher matchups and I can't see them passing up a sequel.

hurlock · Post by **hurlock** » 18 Aug 2013, 15:23

I'd like to see barker face who ever is the most lucrative for him.theres no easy fights for him!!
Lee hasn't done anything to suggest a world title fight.
Macklin has just been crushed so no chance there.
Murray is a fantastic fighter & a real threat but I don't think he'd bring much to the table in terms of readies.
I want barker to cash in, maybe Chavez in Vegas would be a big occasion

tilt · Post by **tilt** » 18 Aug 2013, 17:47

really hope its murray ,but doubt they will go for him think hes to strong for barker an would maybe stop him

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 18 Aug 2013, 18:27

I would like to see Macklin, mainly because it was Macklin vs Barker that was the most mooted in Britain. That fight has been called for, for the last 6+ years.

TJ77 · Post by **TJ77** » 18 Aug 2013, 18:28

hurlock wrote:I'd like to see barker face who ever is the most lucrative for him.theres no easy fights for him!!
Lee hasn't done anything to suggest a world title fight.
Macklin has just been crushed so no chance there.
Murray is a fantastic fighter & a real threat but I don't think he'd bring much to the table in terms of readies.
I want barker to cash in, maybe Chavez in Vegas would be a big occasion

This is a good post his paid his dues he should capitalise his earnings.