Barker fight live on Sky Sports

April 6, 2011   ·   0 Comments

Sky Sports are to screen Darren Barker’s upcoming fight for the vacant EBU European Middleweight title on Saturday, 30th April.  The 28 year-old returns to the ring to take on Italian Domenico Spada in an attempt to regain the European belt he was unable to defend last year after sustaining an injury.

The Barnet fighter recently signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Sport and is aiming to fight for the World Middleweight title this year as part of his 3 fight plan.

“I’m delighted to have joined Matchroom and it’s fantastic to be back on TV again – showcasing my skills on Sky Sports is where I want to be,” said Barker.

“The plan is to have three fights this year – regain the European title, defend it and then get challenging for a world title before the end of the year.”

“Last year was a nightmare really but you can’t look back, I’m very optimistic for the rest of 2011 and if it all goes to plan the way we want it to, then potentially I could be World Champion at the end of the year, that’s what it’s all about,” said Barker.

“It’s a matter of taking each fight as it comes though and I’m concentrating 100 per cent on fighting Domenico Spada.”

Matchroom Sport’s managing director Eddie Hearn added: “We are delighted to welcome Darren Barker to the Matchroom Team. Darren is one of the boxing’s brightest young stars and has one of the biggest followings in the UK.

“It has been a frustrating period for him but now it’s all systems go to re-capture the European title he relinquished last year and get a shot at the World title before the end of 2011 – we know he has the ability to do the business and will be ensuring he gets there as quickly as possible.”

Darren Barker v Domenico Spada live from Olympia in Kensington is on Saturday Fight Night, Sky Sports 1 / HD1 on Saturday 30th April from 8pm.

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