When is darren barker fighting next

The heavyweights both tip the scales at over pounds and sport close to two-metre reach with the Body Snatcher a full two inches taller than the Russian Vityaz. Promoter Eddie Hearn has staged a series of fights at Matchroom HQ, his former home, and has now added additional measures to keep the heavyweights apart. Hearn said that he was considering moving Whyte to another floor because he fears that things could get heated if the fighters bump into each other.

It is a matter of conjecture whether Hearn actually believes this or if he is simply hyping the fight. Next week, the egos come to town," Hearn told Sky Sports. The Escapist. The Reveller. The Optimist. ES Best. ES Mag. Follow us:.

Password Please enter a valid password. Submit Submit. An outstanding amateur who peaked at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester where he won a gold medal. Reached European level with relative ease as his stylish textbook boxing navigated him to continental honours with a win over Affif Belghecham in The experience would serve him well two years later.

In his first defence in December , Barker was stopped in two rounds after suffering a hip injury against Felix Sturm.