Would James Kirkland trouble Sergio Martinez?

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  1. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    It's not possible for Sexy Serg to **** anyone, woman or man. Just think about it.
     
  2. dinnynosher

    dinnynosher Active Member Full Member

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    haha, no...


    About two years ago id of said he had a chance... But not now...
     
  3. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    :lol:

    On the match up, IF Kirkland got out of the first few rounds, we COULD have a good fight (no Steward).

    I know for a fact, Sergio's unusual, but very effective, power straight left, right hook combo would give Kirkland hell all night, but Kirkland is starting to show that awesome stamina (and a pinch of luck) can help him overcome the glass chin problem.

    I think Sergio wins at this point, but would be interested in seeing this match up, especially if Kirkland goes on to win his next couple fights big.
     
  4. DDDUUDDDEE

    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    I'm gonna need a box of tissues or a towel first...
     
  5. Reppin501

    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    I think the "glass jaw" stuff is blown out of proportion, I think Martinez would win, but I think it'd be by UD.
     
  6. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You gents is thinking one way, I always thought that you had to bring ass to get ass. Sergio dont have no iron chin and Kirkland hit harder than Margarito and more regular. Sergios only advantage is his reach and I think Kirkland can adjust to that. Kirkland has a decent jab himself. They must respect Kirkland cause they dont wanna see him at 154 and I dont blame them cause thats like looking at a meatgrinder. Give Kirkland a chance to adjust to 160 and he will be my choice to knock Sergio out.:bbb
     
  7. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Kirkland is dangerous to anyone and can ko anyone from 154-160 but his defense sucks and can't take a hit. Martinez will flatten him with a solid counter.
     
  8. Cellz831

    Cellz831 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    i think Kirkland can trouble anyone. his chin is just too damn suspect
     
  9. saul_ir34

    saul_ir34 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This would not last a single round.

    Martinez has both better boxing skills, power, chin, and speed. Kirkland does not have one single advantage and he has that glass mandible.

    This would be so brutal and quick that I hope if it gets made HBO makes it a triple header so we as the fans do not get 13 rounds of action at the most from a typical double header.
     
  10. catnthehat

    catnthehat Pac doesn't deserve 50/50 Full Member

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    I think he gets that chin exposed like no other. Sergio would do it worse than Ishida.

    I want to see Kirkland fight Williams before he tries Sergio.
     
  11. SouthpawJab

    SouthpawJab On his way up!! 4-0!! Full Member

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    If Sergio can't get him out of there before his second wind kicks in, Kirkland is going to get him out of there. Sergio seemed to be gassing early in the Maclin fight(maybe weight drained from cutting?) If Kirkland can avoid the big shot, he's got a great chance against Sergio because he fights with his hands down and body exposed.
     
  12. Elliot

    Elliot Boxing Addict banned

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    Just if Kirkland was british, haha joking, but yeah I'd have sergio in four or less.
     
  13. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    To a certain degree, yes. Martinez is what our great friend Dwyer call an adaptive-reactive fighter and can be hit early before he figures you out, and that's bad news vs. JK. But it's tricky because Kirkland is a slow starter too, just from the pressure kind. I don't see a quick KO either way and everybody should just follow the Ishida fight, but some two-way action before Martinez figuring the angles out for the stoppage.
     
  14. Shearsie

    Shearsie Active Member Full Member

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    Surely you're kidding here, right?

    Speed, power, ring intelligence, and chin are all advantages for Sergio in this fight. Size wise, they're about even. Kirkland's chin issues are overblown, but I still give Sergio an advantage here - his knockdowns in recent times have been balance related more than anything (eg: Pavlik fight).

    For me, that's too much for Kirkland to overcome. Kirkland is relentless; he has great stamina and conditioning, but he loses to Sergio.
     
  15. Jordan_Davies

    Jordan_Davies Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Possibly the shortest fight world championship boxing has seen since the days of Tyson