McCLOSKEY TAKES TITLE2008-12-06 · Sporting Life
Dungiven-based southpaw McCloskey, who was standing in for former title-holder David Barnes, forced Lynes to retire at the end of the ninth round. The 29-year-old McCloskey had won his 17 previous fight and maintained his 100% record to take the belt,…
Barnes Forced To Settle For Draw2005-04-23 · Sporting Life
David Barnes' unblemished professional record took an unexpected hit tonight as his fight with game Namibian Ali Nuumbembe ended in a draw.…
David on defence2005-02-20 · Manchester Online
DAVID Barnes' next challenger Bradley Pryce claims he has a trick up his sleeve with which to trump the British welterweight champion. The 24-year-old former soldier from Partington is tipped to move on to bigger and better things this year after winning a Lonsdale Belt outright.…