DARREN BARKER RUMORS
Daniel Geale vs. Darren Barker set for August 17 at Turning Stone in HBO-televised bout
Two of the middleweight division's best and most exciting fighters will met as IBF champion Daniel Geale (29-1, 15 KOs) has signed on to defend his title against highly regarded contender Darren Barker (25-1, 16 KO's). The 12-round championship bout will take place at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York on August 17, 2013, and the event will be televised live...
The Week’s Boxing Schedule, Featuring Bernard Hopkins, Keith Thurman And Darren Barker
Looks like meat’s back on the menu boys! And by meat, I mean big time boxing. The main meal is the juicy HBO doubleheader headlined by a light heavyweight fight between Bernard Hopkins and Tavoris Cloud. There are other interesting titbits here and there that can serve as appetisers, and an excellent fight on HBO Latino that can be dessert.
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Photos: Chloe Sims, Betfair’s latest ring card girl
Chloe Sims - From British Reality Television Star to Boxing Ring Card Girl
TOWIE (The Only Way is Essex, a British reality television show) star Chloe Sims will add a touch of glamour to Saturday’s boxing at London’s Olympia by becoming a ring card girl for the night. She will launch the first ever live odds boards for Betfair ahead of Darren Barker’s middleweight showdown...
Win ringside tickets to Barker vs. Hope at Betfair’s Christmas Cracker in London
We are offering one lucky reader the chance to win an exclusive pair of ringside seats to see Dazzling Darren Barker take on Kerry Hope at Betfair’s Christmas Cracker at London Olympia on Saturday, December 8th at the Olympia in London. Take a look below to see how you can get started with your chance to win ringside tickets to the event.
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British boxing beat: Barker injured, Cleverly’s next fight & more
In the latest edition of the British boxing beat, we'll take a look at a few hot topics. Darren Barker is on the shelf with another injury, Ajose Olusegun has the biggest fight of his career coming up, and Nathan Cleverly is getting ready for his upcoming title defense as well. Read on for the latest buzz on the British boxing scene.
Barker suffers injury again
It’s a case...
HEARN-D-DAY LOOMS FOR BARKER’S NEXT MOVE
HEARN: D-DAY LOOMS FOR BARKER’S NEXT MOVE Middleweight weighing up options for next fight ‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker has plenty of exciting options in front of him for his next fight but his promoter Eddie Hearn says they are ready to strike this week. Barker announced himself on the World stage with a gutsy challenge against pound-for-pound star Sergio Martinez in Atlantic City...
Via The Boxing Republic
January 23, 2012
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Boxing Odds: Nonito Donaire vs Omar Narvaez
The last time HBO had a free telecast the odds for Sergio Martinez vs. Darren Barker were staggering. Martinez was favored heavily, almost 20/1, in some sportsbooks.
Tonight of Nonito Donaire vs. Omar Narvaez will be just as lopsided from a betting point of view. Both the WBC/WBO bantamweight titles will be up for grabs. While Narvaez, 36, touts a undefeated record ...
Via Fight Knights Blog
October 22, 2011
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Sergio Martinez Mediocre In KO Win Over Darren Barker
Athletes in most sports often find it hard to get motivated when they face supposedly inferior opposition. If you watched Sergio Martinez (48-2-2, 27 Kos) take on Darren Barker (23-1. 14 Kos) in their middleweight tilt at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic city on Oct. 1 you’ll realize that boxing is no different. Martinez might have won via an 11th-round knockout, but he looked...
Via FootBasket
October 05, 2011
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Martinez KO’s Barker and Retains WBC Middleweight Diamond Title
Atlantic City – Sergio Martinez, the WBC Diamond Belt Middleweight champion retained his title with an 11th round stoppage over Darren Barker Saturday evening at Boardwalk Hall In Atlantic City, a knockout not as stunning as the one he administered to Paul Williams in the first round at the same venue last November.
But the win was good enough to keep Martinez possibly among the...
Martinez stops Barker to retain belt
Argentina's Sergio Martinez retained the WBC Diamond middleweight title, stopping Englishman Darren Barker in the 11th round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall.
Martinez (48-2-2, 27 KOs) landed a straight right that put Barker (23-1, 14 KOs) on the canvas.
Barker tried to get up after a few seconds, but was still on the ground when referee Eddie Cotton completed his 10-count...
Via AP on Fox
October 02, 2011
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