Darren Barker v Matthew Macklin - LG Arena, Birmingham - 18th September

BoxingIrel.com

Wild horses would drag me away from this one and the undercard is cracking.

I think Macklin will light Barker up - what you think?

http://boxing-ireland.com/frank_warren_macklin_barker_8_11.html

unknown13

Macklin stops Barker. Barker apparently doesn't have a good chin and Macklin has the power to test it and stop Barker

Jayob10

Macklin by KO/TKO

great card, fair play Frank Warren, might take a trip up to Birmingham for this one.

Macklin to win on points or via a late stoppage. Barker isn't great but he's not as bad as people make out either.

joepenguin

Macklin by annihilation :cool:

Serious card, top top class. Few of the fighters could be in for world title shots afterwards as well. I hear Rhodes vs Margarito is on the cards (imagine how good a fight jamie moore vs margarito would have been).

http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=24311&more=1


Macklin vs Barker will be good while it lasts but Mack the knife will just be too sharp!! Mack stoppage 7th round.

BoxingIrel.com

Most of the Brits I know think that Macklin with be outclassed and outboxed.

Anyway - who is going? I am going to go down to it fo-show!

whaaames

Macklin by KO/TKO

Thats a cracking card, would love to go to that show....Best card i've heard in a good good while...

Feargal as Luimneach

BoxingIrel.com wrote: »

Most of the Brits I know think that Macklin with be outclassed and outboxed.

Anyway - who is going? I am going to go down to it fo-show!

Mise

thegoth

Rang the numbers here http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/boxing/3038739/Frank-Warren-has-lined-up-a-bumper-show-for-September-18.html

and went to the websites. Tickets are not on sale yet I think. Anyone know if they are ?

yabadabado

I will be heading over to it.its an excellent card.

unknown13

I'm looking at going.

Big Ears

The skill level is quite similar, but Macklin hits much harder, has better stamina and a better chin aswell. I think it could be close for the opening few rounds but I think once Macklin catches him big(and he should be able to) he won't let Barker off the hook and we'll get another Elcock like scenario. Macklin is World class, Barker is fringe World class and that'll be shown up in their fight.

BoxingIrel.com

I've booked into the Novotel in Brum.

Its within a short walking distance from the airport, train station and the NEC. Novotel are usually decent quality with good service as well.

I've posted this elsewhere and some other Irish fans are going to book in here as well, we are going to try and make this a bit of a "Camp Ireland". Hopefully see some of ye caaaants there.

http://www.laterooms.com/en/hotel-reservations/377_novotel-birmingham-airport-birmingham.aspx

longwaytipp

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO TICKETMASTER UK, THEIR ON FRANK WARRENS SITE BUT HAVE NO SEATING PLAN...MACKLIN IS GONNA MAKE A PASTE OUT OF BARKER

BoxingIrel.com

tickets have now been released.

Macklin is getting ready to head back to the Wild Card Gym in two weeks time for the training camp.

longwaytipp

where did you get them?..thanks..will freddie roach be in matts corner?

thegoth

Yes, where can you buy them ?

Feargal as Luimneach

BoxingIrel.com wrote: »

tickets have now been released.

Macklin is getting ready to head back to the Wild Card Gym in two weeks time for the training camp.

Not on Ticketmaster:( Are they on another site?

Feargal as Luimneach

looked up this site. It says they're on sale on Friday:
http://www.seetickets.com/see/event.asp?e|artist=MAGNIFICENT+SEVEN&e|eventtype=180&n|artist=null&resultsperpage=75&orderby=date

thegoth

Thats a touting site.

Tickets went on sale at 12:00 today. Just bought mine. £110 for 2.

http://www.lgarena.co.uk/whatson/world-championship-boxing

Feargal as Luimneach

Got my tickets, won't book hotel or flights till near fight time. Just hope Macklin v Barker fight doesn't end up cancelled.:(

longwaytipp

got mine aswell...cannot wait!!!!!

makl

Feargal as Luimneach wrote: »

Got my tickets, won't book hotel or flights till near fight time. Just hope Macklin v Barker fight doesn't end up cancelled.:(

should book your hotel as its generally refundable, but your right bout the flights

longwaytipp

ya you should, booking.com i used, dont pay til i get there, the hotels will start to fill up fast around the arena

thegoth

I'd book the flights. Booked mine. Out Sat afternoon, back Sun afternoon. €40 incl credit card fee. They will only go up

Feargal as Luimneach

makl wrote: »

should book your hotel as its generally refundable, but your right bout the flights

Will get the woman to book the Hotel but will hold off on flights;)

BoxingIrel.com

Feargal as Luimneach wrote: »

Will get the woman to book the Hotel but will hold off on flights;)

make sure you book into the Novotel - its beside the airport and the NEC (LG Arena) and were are going going to make it "Camp Ireland"

makl

Feargal as Luimneach wrote: »

Will get the woman to book the Hotel but will hold off on flights;)

actually didnt mean refundable half asleep at time, ye generally just dont pay til closer to time or in the hotel. more or less the same but.

BoxingIrel.com

kilburn

Is that the same lad Lee wants to fight?

Benny Lava

I'd love to go to that card.

Unfortunately, my post-Oxegen funds aren't anywhere near sufficient.

BoxingIrel.com

Macklin will split his time between Machester (Sligoman) Joe Gallagher and Freddie Roach.

http://boxing-ireland.com/20100715_team_macklin_35.html

longwaytipp

is that a good or a bad thing because freddie and joe will have two different game plans

Big Ears

kilburn wrote: »

Is that the same lad Lee wants to fight?

Yes it's the same guy Lee was looking to fight, unfortunately for Lee whoever wins this fight will be seen as too far above him to make a fight happen.
He's not going to be able to force being mandatory on anyone without getting some good wins(or signing up with a German or Italian promoter), and neither Macklin or Barker will be interested in him as a voluntary.

Dirty whore!

Draw/No Contest

Big Ears wrote: »

Yes it's the same guy Lee was looking to fight, unfortunately for Lee whoever wins this fight will be seen as too far above him to make a fight happen.
He's not going to be able to force being mandatory on anyone without getting some good wins(or signing up with a German or Italian promoter), and neither Macklin or Barker will be interested in him as a voluntary.

I read on joe.ie that sturm called lees team asking would he be interested so he might get a world title shot before macklin and barker.

unknown13

Dirty whore! wrote: »

I read on joe.ie that sturm called lees team asking would he be interested so he might get a world title shot before macklin and barker.

If the fight doesn't take place in Mainland Europe he should be interested.

Dirty whore!

Draw/No Contest

unknown13 wrote: »

If the fight doesn't take place in Mainland Europe he should be interested.

He said he would jump at the chance to fight sturm but we will see.I personally dont think lee gives a **** about the EBU belt judging by his interviews after last fight and fighting in a america from now on proves that.

Big Ears

Dirty whore! wrote: »

I read on joe.ie that sturm called lees team asking would he be interested so he might get a world title shot before macklin and barker.

The word going round is that Rubio will be the man to get the shot against Sturm. Lee most likely will be concentrating on fighting in America for the next while and most likely look to get one of the two WBA champions in the ring at some point, however if he were offered a fight with Barker(were he to beat Macklin) I doubt it would be refused. Of course Barker's camp probably aren't going to go out and pursue Lee anyway.

magma69

Big Ears wrote: »

The word going round is that Rubio will be the man to get the shot against Sturm. Lee most likely will be concentrating on fighting in America for the next while and most likely look to get one of the two WBA champions in the ring at some point, however if he were offered a fight with Barker(were he to beat Macklin) I doubt it would be refused. Of course Barker's camp probably aren't going to go out and pursue Lee anyway.

There are also rumours of Rubio is fighting Lemieux next on the Pascal v Dawson undercard. A guy on a forum who claims to be in the know says the fight is pretty much signed. (Could be bullpoo)

Obviously, if Rubio is offered both, he'll fight Sturm but there might still be a glimmer of hope.

makl

magma69 wrote: »

There are also rumours of Rubio is fighting Lemieux next on the Pascal v Dawson undercard. A guy on a forum who claims to be in the know says the fight is pretty much signed. (Could be bullpoo)

Obviously, if Rubio is offered both, he'll fight Sturm but there might still be a glimmer of hope.

just addin a link for reference for lemieux's next fight (opponent tbc obv) http://boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=2010&mm=08&dd=14

Dirty whore!

Draw/No Contest

http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/sturm-rubio-not-set-53646 Looks like rubio is not fighting sturm after all maybe still a very slight chance andy might get his shot.

Boooourns

Macklin by KO/TKO

Booked my flights, hotel and tickets for this, now i just pray this card doesn't fall apart. One good thing i heard is that it's on Sky box office which hopefully means they'll have to keep this card as good as possible.

BoxingIrel.com

Macklin going to camp in LA, Barker going to Tenerife

http://www.boxing-ireland.com/20100726_barkers_camp_46.html

yabadabado

Boooourns wrote: »

Booked my flights, hotel and tickets for this, now i just pray this card doesn't fall apart. One good thing i heard is that it's on Sky box office which hopefully means they'll have to keep this card as good as possible.

all done aswel.it better not fall apart it's happened twice already to me going to macklin fights!

BoxingIrel.com

Macklin to spar JCCJ

http://boxing-ireland.com/20100803_mack_spars_jccj_57.html

H. Flashman

If Matthew wins this it would be brilliant if he could get a title shot or maybe he could get a fight with Pavlik that would be class.

BoxingIrel.com

One of the best Macklin articles I've read - and it was written by one of our own forumistas (no me btw)

Enjoy!

http://boxing-ireland.com/macklin_part_ii_69.html

Benny Lava

Ladbrokes have Macklin by in the 7th, 8th or 9th at 9/1.

Could be worth a tenner.

makl

makl wrote: »

just addin a link for reference for lemieux's next fight (opponent tbc obv) http://boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=2010&mm=08&dd=14

confirmed http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=389447&cat=boxer

BoxingIrel.com

Video -

"I will have too much for Barker. I’m a lot more experienced than he is, stronger, hit harder, better chin and I just think I am an all round better fighter than he is" - simples!

http://boxing-ireland.com/20100814_matthew_macklin_video_gallagher_24.html

Snappy Snaps -

http://boxing-ireland.com/20100813_macklin_trains_la_26.html

Boooourns

Macklin by KO/TKO

I'm absolutley fuming, Barker has pulled out with a hip injury with less than 3 weeks to go, it's the only fight i really wanted to see. Tickets, flights and hotel booked F*************************************k!

makl

Fk it anyway

http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=24944&more=1