Comments Thread For: Sergio Martinez vs Darren Barker is Close For October 1

[LoveForBoxing]

Alot of people moaning about barker but hes a credible oppenent hes got skills alot of the people on here think because hes unknown to them that hes crap i've watched a few of his fights and he's talented, injury's have held him back but hes now back in shape he can outbox martinez he holds that abillity but weather he can take martinez's power remains to be seen i dont think he can and thats why im picking martinez by late k/o.

This is a good fight take some time out and watch some of barkers fights and you will agree he's a decent fighter and a great opponent for martinez.

[Ringlife]

that's great sergio should just fight felix strum better match up then this barker guy

[Ringlife]

if bob arum was going to feed him to chavez jr i doubt he's any good

[Dave Rado]

Alot of people moaning about barker but hes a credible oppenent hes got skills alot of the people on here think because hes unknown to them that hes crap i've watched a few of his fights and he's talented, injury's have held him back but hes now back in shape he can outbox martinez he holds that abillity but weather he can take martinez's power remains to be seen i dont think he can and thats why im picking martinez by late k/o.

This is a good fight take some time out and watch some of barkers fights and you will agree he's a decent fighter and a great opponent for martinez.

It's not because he's unknown, it's because he's never fought anyone remotely close to being world class. It's easy to look good if you only fight bums. Martinez hasn't fought a single true Middleweight since winning the title, despite being the lineal champion. He should be fighting Sturm, or at least a Ring top 5 Middleweight, not a totally unproven fighter like Barker.

[DoktorSleepless]

It's not because he's unknown, it's because he's never fought anyone remotely close to being world class. It's easy to look good if you only fight bums. Martinez hasn't fought a single true Middleweight yet, despite being the lineal champion. He should be fighting Sturm, or at least a Ring top 5 Middleweight, not a totally unproven fighter like Barker.

What? Pavlik doesn't count as a true middleweight?

Also, read the other thread. Sturm and Geale don't want the fight.

[javysouthpaw]

Was Pavlik not a true MW?

[daggum]

It's not because he's unknown, it's because he's never fought anyone remotely close to being world class. It's easy to look good if you only fight bums. Martinez hasn't fought a single true Middleweight yet, despite being the lineal champion. He should be fighting Sturm, or at least a Ring top 5 Middleweight, not a totally unproven fighter like Barker.

2 fights ago barker looked like poo against belgecham and should have lost so he doesn't even look good against bums.

[flipbjefrox]

sergio will make over a million with this fight. i guess he's the new andre berto for hbo

[LoveForBoxing]

It's not because he's unknown, it's because he's never fought anyone remotely close to being world class. It's easy to look good if you only fight bums. Martinez hasn't fought a single true Middleweight yet, despite being the lineal champion. He should be fighting Sturm, or at least a Ring top 5 Middleweight, not a totally unproven fighter like Barker.

Hes fought alot of good fighters like before just because you havn't heard of them doesn't disscredit barker, there's not exactly many middleweights to fight at world level though is there ? He's just come back from a long injury spell and his brothers death the guy will put up a good showing of himself he's a very skilled fighter he has what it takes but right now martinez has abit to much for him trust me it will be a nice competitive fight to watch for as long as it lasts ill pay for it for sure ..

[AddiX]

Hes fought alot of good fighters like before just because you havn't heard of them doesn't disscredit barker, there's not exactly many middleweights to fight at world level though is there ? He's just come back from a long injury spell and his brothers death the guy will put up a good showing of himself he's a very skilled fighter he has what it takes but right now martinez has abit to much for him trust me it will be a nice competitive fight to watch for as long as it lasts ill pay for it for sure ..

No one is saying he's terrible. But no one knows who he is and he's not on Martinez level. Sergio came off a huge win against Paul Williams and is now begging for fights.

At his age wasting time with guys like this is the last thing he needs.

Dibella completely dropped the ball here.