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    Who is Darren Barker? Get to know DAZN's broadcast team and stars

    Who is Darren Barker? Get to know DAZN's broadcast team and starsMark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
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    As the home of boxing around the world, there is no shortage of cracking entertainment streamed across the globe on DAZN, both in and out of the ring.

    While hundreds and thousands work behind the scenes to ensure the very best in combat sports coverage, there are a handful of faces and voices familiar to millions.

    Here, get to know your on-screen stars better, such as Darren Barker, with our handy profiles explaining who they are, how to catch them on DAZN and more.

    Who is Darren Barker?

    Darren Barker is a decorated former boxer turned pundit and analyst for DAZN, a former IBF middleweight world champion who forms part of the key broadcast team.

    The Briton, a title holder at multiple levels throughout a near-decade-long professional career, has been involved in the company's broadcast team for several years now.

    Initially paired with Chris Lloyd, he has since established himself as a key member of the team during major build-up weeks and fight nights with his professional insight.

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    Where can you catch Darren Barker on DAZN?

    At DAZN, Barker is a regular pundit on major fight week coverage, and can typically be found on the ground at all the key touchstones before the headline bout.

    That includes grand arrivals, public and media workouts, press conferences and weigh-ins and on the commentary table ringside on fight night.

    As a former world champion, Barker offers intimate insight and detailed understanding when it comes to the inner thoughts of fighters before their do-or-die moments.

    What else has Darren Barker done in his career?

    Barker has a lengthy career in professional boxing and is best remembered as a fearsome middleweight.

    With a 26-2 record, he held titles at multiple levels, including British, Commonwealth and European crowns across nine years, between 2004 and 2013.

    He became world champion when he took the IBF belt in the latter year, with a split decision win over Daniel Geale, but retired after losing his first defence against Felix Sturm.

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