Barker vs Crampton: 8pm Tonight on Skysports 1

[Horse]

Barker vs Crampton: 8pm tonight on Skysports 1.

Just a reminder.

[AntonS]

RbR would be good for us convicts

[Kilburn]

Nigel Wright doing better this time against Daws. Haven't been paying attention but its round 7.

Very scrappy though.

[Kilburn]

Wright determined to keep center of the ring.

1 round to go, can't tell you who is winning. Smith and McCrory seem to think Daws.

[Kilburn]

Good last round from Wright. McCrory now saying draw.

[Kilburn]

And a draw it was.

[AntonS]

I gather Barker & Crampton are on next. It's now 6:50am Thrs in my neck of the woods. Didn't expect anything till 9am

[Kilburn]

Yes it was chief support first. Like the old days.

Barker coming up in a few mins.

[MPG]

Thanks for the RbR Kilburn

[Kilburn]

Round 1 Barker.

Good match, high tempo, no holding. Barker landed many more shots though.

Aussie not a mug, landed a few body shots but a bit out of his depth it appears.

[Kilburn]

Round 2 Barker

Crampton tentative, not landing much, getting a bit desparate. Barker has center ring and thumping constantly.

[Kilburn]

Round 3 Barker

More of the same. Some lovely shots from Barker. Crampton trying to fight back but it's in vain I feel.

[Kilburn]

Round 4 Barker

Aussie nearly went down from a body shot. Fought back bravely in spurts.

[Kilburn]

Round 5 Barker

Barker fractionally less organised. A bit of holding. Crampton still putting the odd attack together.

[Kilburn]

Round 6 Barker

More of the same. Crampton still coming forward in spurts.

[Kilburn]

Round 7 Barker

Barker still in control but having to box hard for it. Crampton just won't cave in. Legs still look strong.

[Kilburn]

Round 8 Even

Adam Smith worried that Barker could be outlasted.

Aussie toughing it out but I can't see him taking over.

[Kilburn]

Round 9 Barker

Barker does enough to take the round but Crampton looks clearly stronger now. Slight concern. Barker's gumshield came out in that round, but still throwing the quality shots.

[Kilburn]

Round 10 Barker

Better round. Won clearly although the action is scrappier now.

This is heading to a 118-110.

[Kilburn]

Round 11 Barker

Better round. Aussie needs a KO I reckon....

[Kilburn]

Round 12 Barker

987 punches thrown by Barker. Less than 400 for Crampton

Everyone is nervous about the result...

[Kilburn]

120-108
120-108
119-110

I thought Crampton would get more credit for his aggressive spells.

Good performance from Barker really, 12 fast paced rounds not much of a problem.

Salut!

[MPG]

Thank you very much for the RBR m8

[AntonS]

Thanks Kilburn, much appreciated.
Thought Crampton would do better. Didn't think he'd win due to lack of activity, but thought the scores might be closer.
Cheers

[Autobarn]

Excellent performance by Barker. 12 rds, 1000 punches. Made up for the lack of fights this year. He went through a few rough spots but tucked up and usually had the first- and last -word, taking every rd on my card. Barker outclassed Crampton and put him in a shell immediately so from then it was a matter of punching through the ear mufflers and elbows. Darren will have learned a lot from this. These are the type of fights he needs. Major prospect who'll go on to some very big things.