Comments Thread For: Geale: I Thought I Won The Fight, I Want a Rematch

[Clegg]

Must say, I found Sky's commentary overly pro Barker. At some points where Geale was doing better, they were saying "this is terrific stuff from Barker!!"

Still, Darren did enough and I'm pleased he won. Top bloke.

Yeah, when Barker was dropped they initially called it as a low blow. Still, I prefer them to boxnation who are just ridiculous.

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id...leweight-title


Looks like Gary Shaw got some options on Barker in order to make the fight.

Have always hated deals like that. In order to get a shot you have to sign with someone you wouldn't otherwise want having control over your career.

[Jloro]

Must say, I found Sky's commentary overly pro Barker. At some points where Geale was doing better, they were saying "this is terrific stuff from Barker!!"

Still, Darren did enough and I'm pleased he won. Top bloke.

The boxnation (I think) stream I had for cleverly koalev was horribly biases for cleverly. They said they were heartbroken lmao


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[LAPete]

Geale thinks he won and wants a re-match? Most think otherwise, He has peaked in the division and should stay down under.

[T18Z]

That's one thing I can't stand about British boxing commentators, they can't withhold there bias, they just wouldn't stfu about Barker, so annoying, much prefer HBO by far.

[soul_survivor]

Geale thinks he won and wants a re-match? Most think otherwise, He has peaked in the division and should stay down under.

I think Geale still has a bit more to give, fights with the likes of Quillin would definitely be exciting.

I personally had Barker winning it 7-5, giving him 2 of the last 3 rounds. In all honesty, it was a close fight but I couldn't imagine it being scored for Geale, he just wasn't strong enough down the stretch.

But what a come back by Barker, that body shot looked like it ended him but he actually came back strong at the end of that same round. Barker put in a world champion's performance.

[sako5]

It would be fucking hilarious if Barker asks him to fight and beat GGG first if he wants a rematch & his belt back.

Do it Barker, DO IT !!

[Foreign Soil]

Geale didn't win that fight, and it's questionable he beat Sturm/Sylvester. Geale deserved this loss more than anyone. All his talk and ridiculous haircut makes him look even worse.

[socialteach]

Australia's Daniel Geale lost the IBF middleweight boxing title to Englishman Darren Barker on a 12-round split points decision in Atlantic City. Geale came within a split second of winning the fight as Barker barely beat the count in the sixth after being dropped by a left hand body shot.

One judge scored the fight 114-113 to Geale, while the other two had Barker ahead 114-113 and 116-111.

Barker outworked Geale over the closing rounds, though Geale clearly won the 12th. Geale lost for just the second time in 31 professional fights. Geale is renowned for being dominant over the closing rounds, but it was Barker who finished the stronger apart from the last. Geale scored well with some right hands, but Barker was often able to land first. [Click Here To Read More]

Barker was busier and won more rounds. Props to Barker for surviving the body shot. I can see why Martinez had trouble with him. It was a great fight and Geale has no shame in losing this fight.

[mshap]

Geale was basically outworked by Barker after the 6th round -- Barker seemed more determined -- Geale is a solid all around fighter but doesn't do any one thing really well to be a top tier guy

[NEETzsche]

i have to admit i thought geale just edged it, based on hurting barker a few times and landing the cleaner counter shots.