Comments Thread For: Chavez Jr. Says Barker is Ahead of The Pack For June 22

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Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1, 32KOs) says British contender Darren Barker (25-1, 16KOs) is the frontrunner to fight him on June 22nd, which the boxer wants to take place at the Arena in Mexico City. Chavez has not fought since suffering a twelve round decision to Sergio Martinez last September. The only loss suffered by Barker was also at the hands of Martinez. HBO would televise the contest in the United States.

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Manny Pacquiao officially announces retirement!
Published Apr 01 2013 by: Jake Emen



Pacquiao Shocks Boxing Community By Retiring After Brutal Marquez KO Loss:
"I have Jinkee and the Filipino people to think about now," said Manny Pacquiao in an official statement released on Monday morning from General Santos City in the Philippines. And just like that, after titles in eight divisions, spectacular wins and accomplishments, and status as perhaps the best fighter of his generation, Manny Pacquiao has retired.




Credit: Will Hart - HBO

Pacquiao's retirement seems sudden because over the past few months, it had appeared that he decided to continue campaigning. Originally he was planning to fight in April, but that was going to be pushed back until September, to allow himself more time to recover following his knockout defeat against rival Juan Manuel Marquez this past December.

However, apparently the pressure to step away from the squared circle before it was too late became even stronger than we had previously heard.

We already knew his mother and his wife, Jinkee, were clamoring for him to retire. We heard the backroom doctor speculations and concerns about Parkinson's being a risk factor. We knew long-time trainer, friend and mentor Freddie Roach was going to give it to Pacquiao straight, and not support another comeback if he didn't feel it was his best interest.


And apparently, all of that led to Pacquiao hanging up the gloves now instead of seeking to avenge his last setback. From his perspective, what else would there be for him to accomplish? He's done it all, his legacy is set and he's certainly financially secure.

Retiring perhaps a touch too early is always a difficult decision to make, but it's one that we all usually wish had happened in hindsight. So it's really a positive thing to see a top fighter such as this decide to step away from the sport before the sport takes an even greater toll than it has.

Nobody wants to see Pacquiao on the Roy Jones senior circuit, getting knocked out repeatedly against guys who weren't anywhere near his level while he was at his best.

So with that, we say congratulations to Manny Pacquiao on his retirement.

You've earned it, and you've become one of the most-beloved and accomplished boxers in modern history. Take some time off, and then reach the political heights you've been clamoring for. We expect to see you as President of the Philippines within the decade.

April Fool's!

[dan_cov]

As a Barker fan I don't like the idea of the fight being in Mexico city.

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Aim for the orbital bone Barker!

[mathed]

As a Barker fan I don't like the idea of the fight being in Mexico city.

I was just going to say that too, lol. In Mexico....man, I dunno, Chavez will come in weighing 195 and juiced to the gills. He'll be foaming from the mouth and his skin will be green like the hulk. Even is Barker beats him from pillar to post Chavez will win a UD 12-0 on the cards.

War "Dapper" Darren, the UK Clark Kent

[anonymous2.0]

Hasn't Barker been waylaid by injury and such? IIRC he's only fought a handful of times since the Martinez fight...

[flint]

HIGHlio chavez jr is ducking ward and GGG . forget barker,macklin,and Vera.you're just stealing money from your fans. the real fights are Ward and GGG.

[dan_cov]

I was just going to say that too, lol. In Mexico....man, I dunno, Chavez will come in weighing 195 and juiced to the gills. He'll be foaming from the mouth and his skin will be green like the hulk. Even is Barker beats him from pillar to post Chavez will win a UD 12-0 on the cards.

War "Dapper" Darren, the UK Clark Kent

Haha its a lose-lose situation for Barker really unless the new ''spiteful'' Darren Barker could somehow stop him but I couldn't see that happening.

On neutral ground with drug testing this would be a very intriguing fight.
I think Barker would outbox him and probably get broke down late though

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HIGHlio chavez jr is ducking ward and GGG . forget barker,macklin,and Vera.you're just stealing money from your fans. the real fights are Ward and GGG.

He is coming off of a loss where he was dominated for almost the entire duration, why would he turn around and fight either of them without at least one tune-up?

[DoktorSleepless]

Chavez wants a 164 catchweight. He's going to be 185-190 pounds and he's picking on middleweights. Barker was only 168 against Martinez.