Phil D. Jay WBN Editor ‘Dazzling Dal’ back to winning ways Former European middleweight champion Darren Barker made a successful ring return after fourteen months out to stop former belt holder Kerry Hope in four rounds at the London Olympia. The 30 year-old, who has suffered a catalogue of injuries during his career, outclassed the Welshman throughout and after a sustained attack in the third round, ended the fight as Hope’s corner through the towel in following a hard knockdown. The Barnet fighter is now back in the title mix after claiming the IBF Inter-Continental belt and could be looking to face the likes of Matthew Macklin and Andy Lee as he seeks a second chance at a world crown. Earlier, John Ryder proved his credentials in the same weight class by ending Prizefighter champion Eamonn O’Kane’s undefeated record with an eighth round stoppage to move to 13-0 and one step closer to a British title shot.
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