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Darren Barker’s recent ascension to the IBF middleweight throne could pave the way for a series of domestic super-fights that will light up the British fight scene this coming season.
The middle and super-middleweight divisions enjoyed a Golden Era in Britain in the 1990s because, firstly, we were blessed with great talents in Michael Watson, Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank and Steve Collins and, secondly, because that fabulous quartet were involved in nine fights against each other.
In addition to Barker, Birmingham’s Matthew Macklin and Martin Murray from St Helens have both been active players at world level over the last couple of years. However, though all three have now turned 30, they have somehow managed to slalom around each other – much to the frustration of the nation’s fight fans. [Click Here To Read More]
The middle and super-middleweight divisions enjoyed a Golden Era in Britain in the 1990s because, firstly, we were blessed with great talents in Michael Watson, Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank and Steve Collins and, secondly, because that fabulous quartet were involved in nine fights against each other.
In addition to Barker, Birmingham’s Matthew Macklin and Martin Murray from St Helens have both been active players at world level over the last couple of years. However, though all three have now turned 30, they have somehow managed to slalom around each other – much to the frustration of the nation’s fight fans. [Click Here To Read More]
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