Best fights of Darren Barker
Over 9 years as a professional, Darren Barker has compiled a 26-2 (16) record, including twelve title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Darren Barker defeats Daniel Geale
On August 17, 2013 Darren Barker fought Daniel Geale for the IBF middleweight title. Barker was 31 years old with a record of 25-1, and Geale was 32 with a record of 29-1. Barker was on a 2-fight winning streak and Geale was on a 8-fight winning streak. Barker won via split decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Darren Barker KOs Darren McDermott
On May 23, 2009 Darren Barker defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Darren McDermott. Barker was 27 years old with a record of 19-0, and McDermott was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barker was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Barker stopped Darren McDermott via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Darren Barker loses to Sergio Martínez via KO
On October 1, 2011 Darren Barker fought Sergio Martínez for the The Ring middleweight title. Barker was 29 years old with a record of 23-0, and Martínez was 36 with a record of 47-2-2. Barker was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Martínez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Barker via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
4. Darren Barker stops Simone Rotolo
On March 9, 2013 Darren Barker fought Simone Rotolo for the vacant IBF InterContinental middleweight title. Barker was 30 years old with a record of 24-1, and Rotolo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barker was coming off a win. Barker stopped Simone Rotolo via retirement in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Darren Barker defeats Domenico Spada
On April 30, 2011 Darren Barker fought Domenico Spada for the vacant European middleweight title. Barker was 28 years old with a record of 22-0, and Spada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barker was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Barker won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Darren Barker defeats Affif Belghecham
On April 9, 2010 Darren Barker fought Affif Belghecham for the vacant European middleweight title. Barker was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Belghecham was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barker was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Barker won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Darren Barker KOs Danny Butler
On November 28, 2009 Darren Barker defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Danny Butler. Barker was 27 years old with a record of 20-0, and Butler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barker was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Barker stopped Danny Butler via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
8. Darren Barker defeats Ben Crampton
On November 14, 2007 Darren Barker fought Ben Crampton for the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title. Barker was 25 years old with a record of 15-0, and Crampton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barker was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Barker won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Darren Barker KOs Steven Bendall
On February 22, 2008 Darren Barker defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Steven Bendall. Barker was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and Bendall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barker was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Barker stopped Steven Bendall via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
10. Darren Barker stops Jason McKay
On December 13, 2008 Darren Barker defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Jason McKay. Barker was 26 years old with a record of 18-0, and McKay was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barker was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Barker stopped Jason McKay via retirement in the 6th round. Defended the title.