Aug

Barker would not be denied in hard-fought title win

British middleweight standout Darren Barker did not box as effectively as he wanted to during his rousing title bout with Daniel Geale but he refused to wilt when the going got tough and lifted the Aussie’s IBF title.

Aug

Barker rallies to outpoint Geale, wins IBF middleweight belt

by The Ring

Former middleweight title challenger Darren Barker got up from a sixth round knockdown and outworked Daniel Geale down the stretch of an excellent give-and-take battle, winning a split decision to take the Aussie’s IBF title.

Aug

Geale leaves backyard in search of bigger challenges

by Mike Coppinger

Daniel Geale settled an old score against Anthony Mundine back in his homeland last January. Now the Aussie has arrived in New York with his sights on Darren Barker and the wider middleweight world beyond.

Aug

Barker vows to “dazzle” Geale

by Doug Fischer

Middleweight contender Darren Barker had to endure career-threatening injuries as well as a loss to RING champ Sergio Martinez before securing his second shot a title against Daniel Geale this Saturday. The British standout says the adversity has made him stronger, mentally and physically.

Aug

Q&A: Jhonatan Romero

by Doug Fischer

Undefeated junior featherweight titleholder Jhonatan Romero spoke to RingTV.com before he left for Atlantic City where he will defend his IBF belt against Kiko Martinez on Saturday in the co-featured bout to the Daniel Geale-Darren Barker fight on HBO. The classy Colombian boxer spoke about his tough upbringing.

May

Geale to make U.S. debut against Barker on HBO on Aug. 17

by The Ring

Australia’s once-beaten IBF middleweight titleholder Daniel Geale will make his U.S. debut against British contender Darren Barker on Aug. 17 in an HBO Boxing After Dark main event at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, N.Y., it was announced on Monday.