Latest news: Barker too strong for Butler

Londoner Darren Barker claimed the vacant British middleweight title after stopping late substitute Danny Butler in Brentwood.

Commonwealth champion Barker had too much in his armoury for 22-year-old Butler, who was drafted at very short notice for Wayne Elcock who had to withdraw through illness.

Barker, who is now unbeaten in 21 fights, dominated from the start and simply outclassed his opponent before referee Richie Davies stepped in to stop the bout in the seventh round.