By Sean McDaniel: European Boxing Union (EBU) middleweight champion Matthew Macklin (28-2, 19 KO’s) will possibly be defending his title against 28-year-old Darren Barker (22-0, 14 KO’s) in the near future, according to boxing news from frankwarren.tv. The bout has reportedly been put out for purse bids, so we could possibly be seeing something very soon. This is the second time that these two fighters have attempted to put a fight together. Last year, Barker came up injured when they were supposed to fight in September.
Matthew Macklin
Macklin hoping to get world title shot against Sylvester in 2011
By Sean McDaniel European Boxing Union (EBU) middleweight champion Matthew Macklin (28-2, 19 KO’s) is looking to accomplish big things in 2011 starting with a fight against Darren Barker. Macklin also is hoping to get a title shot against IBF middleweight champion Sebastian Sylvester in 2011.
2011 look ahead for Britain’s finest – part 1: Khan vs. Bradley/Alexander, Macklin vs. Pirog & Hatton vs. Senchenko
By Shaun Campbell: British boxing has a lot of brilliant fights lined up for 2011 with a number of world, European and commonwealth champions looking to establish their-selves. It’s exciting times for the public who have a host of fighters on the brink of world glory, and also some that have already reached that level. Here are just some of the possible fights to look forward to.
GR8 Britain vs. The World: Preview (part 2) Cleverly, Brook and Macklin
By Shaun Campbell: So Nathan Cleverly is back on Sky Box Office after his last thrilling encounter with Karo Murat, which was thought to be the best fight of the night on The Magnificent 7 bill back in September. After stopping the tough German, Cleverly is now targeting a shot at WBO world champion Juergen Braehmer sometime next year. The talented youngster first has to come through the “WBO European light-heavyweight champion” (whatever that is worth) Alejandro Lakatos. The Spaniard has won 31 fights, and lost 5. But the wins on his record do not really fill anyone with confidence that he will have enough to beat Cleverly.
Matthew Macklin vs. Shalva Jomardashvili prediction
By William Mackay: Middleweight Matthew Macklin (26-2, 18 KO’s) will be taking on little known Georgian Shalva Jomardashvili (27-2-1, 19 KO’s) for the vacant European Boxing Union (EBU) middleweight title on Saturday in Frank Warren’s Magnificent Seven card at the LG Arena, in Birmingham.
Macklin, 28, was supposed to be fighting Darren Barker. However, Barker was injured, and instead of dropping out of the card, a replacement opponent was found for Macklin in the 23-year-old little known Jomardashvili. I’ve never seen him fight, so it’s hard to know how well Macklin will do against him.
Magnificent 7 Preview: Macklin-Barker, Cleverly-Murat, Brook-Jennings
By Shaun Campbell:
European Middleweight Title:
Matthew Macklin (26-2 18KO’s) vs. Darren Barker (22-0 14KO’s)
The main event of the evening is the much anticipated European middleweight title fight between Matthew Macklin and Darren Barker. The pair were scheduled to meet in the past, but Macklin instead faced Amin Asikainen for the then vacant European crown. Barker instead won the vacant British title, and then when Macklin gave up the European title due to an injury, Barker won the challenge against Affif Belgecham. Now the pair will finally meet in in what is being tipped as the biggest domestic fight since Eubank vs Benn (also at middleweight).
The Magnificent Seven Looks a Hit: Cleverly-Murat, Macklin-Barker, More!
By Shaun Campbell: Frank Warren promotions and Sky Sports will be broadcasting one of the most exciting cards of boxing this year on September 18th. The card will include a world title eliminator, 3 European champions, and two British title fights. The show will be headlined by Nathan Cleverly’s light-heavyweight WBO interim title shot against Karo Murat. Cleverly who is 19-0 will 9 KO’s will be looking to burst onto the world scene with a win over Murat.
Macklin destroys Asikainen
By Steven Wain: Matthew Macklin (25-2-18 KO’s) captured the vacant European Middleweight title last night at the Manchester Velodrome, with a devastating first round TKO win over Amin Asikainen (26-3-17 KO’s). Macklin who is promoted by well known boxer/promoter Ricky Hatton was a close favorite with the book makers to win, but nobody expected such a devastating win especially against such a world class puncher as Amin Asikainen.
Arreola Takes Shot at Haye; Macklin Interested in Bout with Lee
By William Mackay: During yesterday’s news conference at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, unbeaten heavyweight Chris Arreola took a shot at British heavyweight David Haye, saying “I always knew David was a vagina.” Arreola was referring to Haye having pulled out of two heavyweight clashes with the Klitschko brothers in the past two months. Vitali Klitschko, 38, is skeptical about Haye’s injury excuse backing out of the June 20th bout against Wladimir Klitschko.
Khan Could Be a Future Target For Witter if Amir Beats Kotelnik; Barker Wants Macklin Bout
By Nate Anderson: Lightweight Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) could become a future target for former World Boxing Council light welterweight champion Junior Witter (37-2-2, 22 KOs) if Khan should get by his next fight against WBA light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik on June 27th at the O2 Arena, in London. Witter told Steve Bunce on his Boxing Hour show today that he’ll be gunning for Khan if he defeats Kotelnik.