Darren Barker v Matthew Macklin - LG Arena, Birmingham - 18th September

BoxingIrel.com

Wild horses would drag me away from this one and the undercard is cracking.

I think Macklin will light Barker up - what you think?

http://boxing-ireland.com/frank_warren_macklin_barker_8_11.html

unknown13

Macklin stops Barker. Barker apparently doesn't have a good chin and Macklin has the power to test it and stop Barker

Jayob10

Macklin by KO/TKO

great card, fair play Frank Warren, might take a trip up to Birmingham for this one.

Macklin to win on points or via a late stoppage. Barker isn't great but he's not as bad as people make out either.

joepenguin

Macklin by annihilation :cool:

Serious card, top top class. Few of the fighters could be in for world title shots afterwards as well. I hear Rhodes vs Margarito is on the cards (imagine how good a fight jamie moore vs margarito would have been).

http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=24311&more=1


Macklin vs Barker will be good while it lasts but Mack the knife will just be too sharp!! Mack stoppage 7th round.

BoxingIrel.com

Most of the Brits I know think that Macklin with be outclassed and outboxed.

Anyway - who is going? I am going to go down to it fo-show!

whaaames

Macklin by KO/TKO

Thats a cracking card, would love to go to that show....Best card i've heard in a good good while...

Feargal as Luimneach

BoxingIrel.com wrote: »

Most of the Brits I know think that Macklin with be outclassed and outboxed.

Anyway - who is going? I am going to go down to it fo-show!

Mise

thegoth

Rang the numbers here http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/boxing/3038739/Frank-Warren-has-lined-up-a-bumper-show-for-September-18.html

and went to the websites. Tickets are not on sale yet I think. Anyone know if they are ?

yabadabado

I will be heading over to it.its an excellent card.

unknown13

I'm looking at going.

Big Ears

The skill level is quite similar, but Macklin hits much harder, has better stamina and a better chin aswell. I think it could be close for the opening few rounds but I think once Macklin catches him big(and he should be able to) he won't let Barker off the hook and we'll get another Elcock like scenario. Macklin is World class, Barker is fringe World class and that'll be shown up in their fight.

BoxingIrel.com

I've booked into the Novotel in Brum.

Its within a short walking distance from the airport, train station and the NEC. Novotel are usually decent quality with good service as well.

I've posted this elsewhere and some other Irish fans are going to book in here as well, we are going to try and make this a bit of a "Camp Ireland". Hopefully see some of ye caaaants there.

http://www.laterooms.com/en/hotel-reservations/377_novotel-birmingham-airport-birmingham.aspx

longwaytipp

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO TICKETMASTER UK, THEIR ON FRANK WARRENS SITE BUT HAVE NO SEATING PLAN...MACKLIN IS GONNA MAKE A PASTE OUT OF BARKER

BoxingIrel.com

tickets have now been released.

Macklin is getting ready to head back to the Wild Card Gym in two weeks time for the training camp.

longwaytipp

where did you get them?..thanks..will freddie roach be in matts corner?

thegoth

Yes, where can you buy them ?

Feargal as Luimneach

BoxingIrel.com wrote: »

tickets have now been released.

Macklin is getting ready to head back to the Wild Card Gym in two weeks time for the training camp.

Not on Ticketmaster:( Are they on another site?

Feargal as Luimneach

looked up this site. It says they're on sale on Friday:
http://www.seetickets.com/see/event.asp?e|artist=MAGNIFICENT+SEVEN&e|eventtype=180&n|artist=null&resultsperpage=75&orderby=date

thegoth

Thats a touting site.

Tickets went on sale at 12:00 today. Just bought mine. £110 for 2.

http://www.lgarena.co.uk/whatson/world-championship-boxing

Feargal as Luimneach

Got my tickets, won't book hotel or flights till near fight time. Just hope Macklin v Barker fight doesn't end up cancelled.:(

longwaytipp

got mine aswell...cannot wait!!!!!

makl

Feargal as Luimneach wrote: »

Got my tickets, won't book hotel or flights till near fight time. Just hope Macklin v Barker fight doesn't end up cancelled.:(

should book your hotel as its generally refundable, but your right bout the flights

longwaytipp

ya you should, booking.com i used, dont pay til i get there, the hotels will start to fill up fast around the arena

thegoth

I'd book the flights. Booked mine. Out Sat afternoon, back Sun afternoon. €40 incl credit card fee. They will only go up

Feargal as Luimneach

makl wrote: »

should book your hotel as its generally refundable, but your right bout the flights

Will get the woman to book the Hotel but will hold off on flights;)

BoxingIrel.com

Feargal as Luimneach wrote: »

Will get the woman to book the Hotel but will hold off on flights;)

make sure you book into the Novotel - its beside the airport and the NEC (LG Arena) and were are going going to make it "Camp Ireland"

makl

Feargal as Luimneach wrote: »

Will get the woman to book the Hotel but will hold off on flights;)

actually didnt mean refundable half asleep at time, ye generally just dont pay til closer to time or in the hotel. more or less the same but.

BoxingIrel.com

kilburn

Is that the same lad Lee wants to fight?

Benny Lava

I'd love to go to that card.

Unfortunately, my post-Oxegen funds aren't anywhere near sufficient.

BoxingIrel.com

Macklin will split his time between Machester (Sligoman) Joe Gallagher and Freddie Roach.

http://boxing-ireland.com/20100715_team_macklin_35.html