Darren Barker confirms retirement

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  1. TKO

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    Getting bombed into retirement by washed-up Felix Sturm is some sort of an achievement for a title holder
     
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    Barker is one of those sportsman who lacked the genetics for their chosen sport.

    Im not saying he would have been a world beater but the injuries definitely hampered his career. This is not uncommon, Kieron Dyer an english football player springs to mind, exceptionally talented, unbelievably brittle.
     
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    He achieved his dream, becoming a world champ. Fair play, but a Chelski cunt still :lol:
     
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    He wasn't exceptionally talented. Even without the injuries a belt would have been a nice accomplishment for him. I'm impressed this made a thread, since we ignore most of boxing on this board. :lol:
     
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    Dammit Darren Baker he had another championship fight left in him
     
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    *mod, please delete
     
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