Darren Barker V Craig Mewan - would it make for a tastey British title fight?

[paddymickey]

I think this is a real possibility especially on a Khan undercard since Roach is training McEwan. Who could you see winning this?

[box-now]

I'd love to see this happen, hard fight to call but I'd go with McEwan on points.

[ollyc]

There's no way this fight could happen on a Khan undercard. Hennessy's stable isn't deep enough for him to allow one of his few belt holders to fight on a ****** promotion. However, if the fight were to happen i'd go with Barker by a wide ud.

[Mandanda]

It be highly intriguing fight...i prefer Barker...a lot more refined and consistent in technique, Mcewan can be great one moment then be swinging for the fences the next.

[cotto20]

Im going to go with barker, barker is only geting better, when i watch craig he looks the same as when he first turned pro

[Bugsy McAlpine]

McEwan UD.

[funtime09]

barker easy

[paddymickey]

There's no way this fight could happen on a Khan undercard. Hennessy's stable isn't deep enough for him to allow one of his few belt holders to fight on a ****** promotion. However, if the fight were to happen i'd go with Barker by a wide ud.
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I hear what your saying but what if it wasn't a Khan undercard then. perhaps a Haye or Froch fight?

[TFFP]

Barker is the more impressive fighter. A lot faster and better fundamentals.

[robpalmer135]

****** doesnt promote either. barker takes mcewan apart

[Mazallan]

Barker by stoppage.

[paddymickey]

I'm a little surprised to see everyone who thinks Barker would win says it would be by stoppage. On the other hand those who favour McEwan say it would be by decision!
Their both scheduled to fight soon but I guess we can guage a certain amount from Barker depending how quickly (assuming) he takes care of Elkock. Macklin did it in 3 do you think Elkock will be anyway up for this!

[barry big balls]

Andy lee beats both easily and andy aint world class either just a level above barker and mcewan.

[Mazallan]

Andy lee beats both easily and andy aint world class either just a level above barker and mcewan.


Andy Lee is an hype job who would struggle with shite like Duddy.

[moorser]

Andy Lee is an hype job who would struggle with shite like Duddy.


in all fairness barker and mckewan arnt up to much either mate

barker has fought nothing but glass jawed bums and mckewan has struggled with journeymen winning by split decesions

[barry big balls]

Andy Lee is an hype job who would struggle with shite like Duddy.
Barker or mcewan wouldnt get by duddy either mate.

[box-now]

I dont recall Craig ever being stopped in over 300 am fights, so how the fuck you's all think Barker would stop him is a bit fucked up.

[rooq]

I'm a little surprised to see everyone who thinks Barker would win says it would be by stoppage. On the other hand those who favour McEwan say it would be by decision!
Their both scheduled to fight soon but I guess we can guage a certain amount from Barker depending how quickly (assuming) he takes care of Elkock. Macklin did it in 3 do you think Elkock will be anyway up for this!

I dont recall Craig ever being stopped in over 300 am fights, so how the fuck you's all think Barker would stop him is a bit fucked up.

theres only one prediction for a barker stoppage in the whole thread :patsch

personally, i like barker but mcewans level of comp has been pretty superior to barkers so far. close fight but i'm leaning towards barker. on points!

[box-now]

theres only one prediction for a barker stoppage in the whole thread :patsch

personally, i like barker but mcewans level of comp has been pretty superior to barkers so far. close fight but i'm leaning towards barker. on points!

Point taken:oops:, I never read the whole thread, just seen the post about everyone going for a Barker KO, and posted my reply.

[Grendal]

Andy lee beats both easily and andy aint world class either just a level above barker and mcewan.
Barry, Andy Lee was stopped by Brian Vera and was struggling against him for about 3 minutes prior to the stoppage. Vera fought an unfit McEwan in the next fight and was outclassed. Andy just hasn`t lived up to his promise
yet, though I hope he does eventually.
Frankly, I think that Barker would have problems with Vera, though I have to say, I was impressed with Barker the last time I saw him. Sadly, McEwan v Barker won`t happen as Golden Boy Promotions lacks imagination!

[barry big balls]

Barry, Andy Lee was stopped by Brian Vera and was struggling against him for about 3 minutes prior to the stoppage. Vera fought an unfit McEwan in the next fight and was outclassed. Andy just hasn`t lived up to his promise
yet, though I hope he does eventually.
Frankly, I think that Barker would have problems with Vera, though I have to say, I was impressed with Barker the last time I saw him. Sadly, McEwan v Barker won`t happen as Golden Boy Promotions lacks imagination!
Grendal did you know andy dropped vera in the 1st round then beat him around the ring for 5 rounds then all of a sudden lost stamina and couldnt defend himself and lost the fight.did you know andy beat mcewan everytime they fought in the amateurs and john duddy beat him once also.did you know every opponent andy lees fought since vera is miles better than vera in every way?? now i know what manny steward said andy was going to be and i cringe thinking about it... but id bet my bottom dollar andy lee beats mcewan and barker right now....

[Mazallan]

Duddy is very average face first hype job who will lose to any decent opponent. Lee is only a little better.

[Mazallan]

in all fairness barker and mckewan arnt up to much either mate

barker has fought nothing but glass jawed bums and mckewan has struggled with journeymen winning by split decesions


Barker is a decent domestic fighter who I doubt will go any further. He has talent but not too much of a punch and can be hurt. I doubt he will get to Euro level. Not seen much of McEwan but I have heard the hype from the Scottish posters and read that he has decent in his career so far against decent opponents so credit to him. I do not mean to bash the Irish fighters again but on this occaision I think Duddy and Lee are just hype and little more. Put them in a ring with crude bangers and we have entertaing fights, add Moore and Macklin and we can see a wonderful Irish super 4 contest, sure we can find two more guys around the same weight but put either Duddy or Lee in with anyone with any class and they will lose.

[paddymickey]

theres only one prediction for a barker stoppage in the whole thread :patsch

personally, i like barker but mcewans level of comp has been pretty superior to barkers so far. close fight but i'm leaning towards barker. on points!
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Well I interpreted the "Barker wins Easy" and "
****** doesnt promote either. barker takes mcewan apart " as counting as stoppage predictions so at that time I thought we had 3.
In my book if a boxer wins easy or takes someone apart their probably stopping their opponent.

[Grendal]

Barry, check it out on youtube, Vera slipped in the 1st round and Andy was shipping too much of Vera`s artillery throughout the fight. He didn`t "suddenly" run out of steam; he was worn down, which was Vera`s game plan. The question, though, is " can Lee learn from it and come back?" That is what we should address and the answer , so far, does not look to positive, to be frank.

[box-now]

Mcewan need's a step up asap, he should be looking at a shot at some kind of title early next year, he's almost 28 so need's to get a move on, golden boy seem to have lost intrest, I hope he gets it cause he will show people how hood he is with a step up.

[Greg Houston]

I would like to see McEwan fhave one or two fights in the UK (preferably in Scotland) first against someone who is contention for the title, but then it could make an interesting contest

[Top Dog]

[quote=funtime09;5427204]barker easy[/quote


Over-rated mate, McEwan would turn him inside out