Darren Barker
Born: May 19, 1982 (age 41)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: London, England
Nationality: 
English
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Sports Mole has 49 articles about Darren Barker. Articles 1 to 40:
Darren Barker wants burglars "taught a lesson" after Anthony Crolla attack
Darren Barker hopes that the burglars who attacked Anthony Crolla get "taught a lesson" after the boxer was left with a fractured skull.
Dec 17, 11:38
Martin Murray agrees second Monte Carlo appearance
British middleweight Martin Murray will make a second apperance in Monte Carlo later this year when he faces Domenica Spada.
Aug 14, 17:54
Gennady Golovkin: 'Daniel Geale is my toughest opponent'
WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin believes that he will be facing his toughest test when he fights Daniel Geale on Saturday night.
Jul 26, 15:35
Matthew Macklin to face Daniel Geale in May
British middleweight Matthew Macklin will face former IBF champion Daniel Geale in the United States on May 24.
Apr 9, 07:02
Matthew Macklin eager for Felix Sturm rematch
British middleweight Matthew Macklin admits that he is determined to earn a second shot against IBF champion Felix Sturm.
Feb 28, 06:39
Darren Barker - a dream achieved against the odds
After Darren Barker announced his retirement on Wednesday, Sports Mole takes a look back at the career of the former IBF middleweight champion.
Jan 16, 10:39
Eddie Hearn pays tribute to Darren Barker
Eddie Hearn pays tribute to Darren Barker following the former world champion's decision to retire from boxing.
Jan 15, 21:34
Darren Barker retires due to hip injury
Former IBF middleweight champion Darren Barker retires due to a long-term hip injury.
Jan 15, 12:57
British boxers attend launch of new film 'Grudge Match'
A number of British boxers attended the launch of Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone's new film 'Grudge Match'.
Jan 10, 13:57
Best fights of 2013
Sports Mole assesses which fights have had crowds on the edge of their seats in 2013.
Dec 19, 11:15
Towel thrown in as Darren Barker dislocates hip
Darren Barker is stopped in the second round against Felix Sturm after dislocating his hip.
Dec 7, 23:42
Darren Barker: "This is my time"
IBF middleweight champion Darren Barker insists that he will exploit Felix Sturm's weaknesses when the two clash in Stuttgart on Saturday night.
Dec 7, 09:02
Martin Murray backs Darren Barker to beat Felix Sturm
British middleweight Martin Murray believes that IBF champion Darren Barker will defeat Felix Sturm in their world title clash in Germany on Saturday night.
Dec 6, 12:22
Darren Barker happy with preparation for Felix Sturm fight
IBF middleweight champion Darren Barker reveals that he has been happy with his preparation ahead of his world title clash with Felix Sturm in Germany on Saturday night.
Dec 5, 14:08
Preview: Darren Barker vs. Felix Sturm
Sports Mole previews the IBF middleweight title clash between Darren Barker and Felix Sturm, which is scheduled to take place in Germany on Saturday night.
Dec 5, 11:59
Darren Barker out to end Felix Sturm
Darren Barker says that he is planning to rule as IBF middleweight champion for a long time to come as he prepares to take on Felix Sturm in Stuttgart on Saturday.
Dec 4, 18:54
Martin Murray: 'I deserve more recognition'
British middleweight Martin Murray believes that he is not earning the recognition that he deserves in the sport.
Oct 31, 12:56
Darren Barker "honoured" by Boxing Writers' award
IBF middleweight champion Darren Barker wins a special award for outstanding contribution to boxing at the Boxing Writers' Club dinner in London.
Oct 15, 03:43
Darren Barker: 'I have the beating of Felix Sturm'
IBF middleweight champion Darren Barker believes that he has Felix Sturm's "number" ahead of their world title clash in December.
Oct 11, 07:28
Matthew Macklin unsure of Martin Murray, Darren Barker bouts
Birmingham middleweight Matthew Macklin says that he is unsure if he will ever get into the ring with Martin Murray or Darren Barker.
Oct 10, 02:34
Kevin Mitchell: 'I'm inspired by Darren Barker'
British lightweight Kevin Mitchell reveals that the achievements of his friend Darren Barker has inspired him ahead of his clash with Marco Lopez.
Oct 5, 06:31
Darren Barker to make first title defence against Felix Sturm
Darren Barker will make the first defence of his IBF middleweight title against German Felix Sturm in Stuttgart on December 7.
Oct 1, 23:48
Darren Barker: 'I'd love to face Martin Murray'
IBF middleweight champion Darren Barker reveals that he would like to defend his world title against British contender Martin Murray next summer.
Sep 27, 08:09
Darren Barker parades title belt at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge
Darren Barker parades his IBF middleweight title belt at Stamford Bridge during half time of Chelsea's win over Aston Villa.
Aug 22, 14:02
Martin Murray talks up Darren Barker bout
MArtin Murray believes that IBF middleweight champion Darren Barker is open to the possibility of fighting him.
Aug 21, 19:46
Who will be Britain's next World Champion?
Sports Mole looks at five fighters looking to follow Darren Barker and become Britain's next world champion.
Aug 19, 10:59
Darren Barker claims IBF middleweight crown
Darren Barker wins the IBF middleweight title after edging out champion Daniel Geale on points in Atlantic City.
Aug 18, 10:02
Daniel Geale: 'I will break Darren Barker down'
IBF middleweight champion Daniel Geale believes that he has what it takes to see off British challenger Darren Barker.
Aug 17, 08:57
Darren Barker: 'I won't underestimate Daniel Geale'
British middleweight Darren Barker insists that he isn't underestimating IBF world title holder Daniel Geale ahead of their showdown in Atlantic City on Saturday night.
Aug 14, 07:16
Darren Barker ready for Daniel Geale bout
Darren Barker says that he feels ready to fulfil his world title ambition against Daniel Geale on August 17.
Jul 26, 05:02
Darren Barker stops Simone Rotolo after four
Middleweight Darren Barker stops Simone Rotolo after four rounds in a comprehensive victory in London.
Mar 9, 23:21
Joe Cole: 'I watch more fights in the ring than football matches'
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole reveals that he watches more fights in the ring than football matches.
Mar 7, 14:28
Boxer Darren Barker proposes to girlfriend at Wembley
Middleweight boxer Darren Barker proposes to his girlfriend during a photoshoot at Wembley stadium.
Feb 14, 14:04
Interview: Darren Barker
Sports Mole chats to Darren Barker as he maps out a bid to become world middleweight division in 2013.
Jan 23, 16:53
Interview: Darren Barker exclusive
Sports Mole talks to former world-title challenger Darren Barker moments after his knockout victory against Kerry Hope at the London Olympia.
Dec 9, 13:48
Preview: Darren Barker vs. Kerry Hope
Sports Mole previews the headline bout from Matchroom Boxing's Christmas Cracker bill, a meeting of former European middleweight champions as Darren Barker takes on Kerry Hope.
Dec 8, 04:59
John Ryder relishing "risk-reward" fight with Eamonn O'Kane
John Ryder insists that he will end Eamonn O'Kane's unbeaten record when the promising middleweights clash at the London Olympia this weekend.
Dec 6, 04:37
Darren Barker confident of winning return
Darren Barker thinks his experience at the top level will help him make a winning return against Kerry Hope this weekend after 14 months out of the ring.
Dec 4, 20:52
Virus forces Lee Purdy to withdraw
A virus forces Lee Purdy to cancel his fight with American Carson Jones in London on Saturday.
Dec 3, 18:11
John Murray fails medical, Gavin Rees fight off
John Murray is forced out of a December clash against British Lightweight champion Gavin Rees after failing his pre-fight medical.
Nov 27, 19:40
