Kirkland Laing dead

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sad news. A huge talent and some great memories of his fights from the 80s.

    RIP.
     
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    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Very sad to read

    One of the first boxers i became familiar with due to my older sisters Boyfriend at the time being a fan

    He was a pretty big part in getting me hooked on boxing alongside Frank Bruno in the UK

    RIP Champ and roll one for me up stairs
     
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    Wow he beat Duran?
     
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    RIP


    I saw a Bunce mini documentary on Kirkland years ago and it genuinely upset me, I just hope the last years of his life were better times for Kirkland.

    I'm sure we will see many tributes over the next week or so..... there better be.
     
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  6. Scott Cork

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    If he fought Duran another 100 times I doubt he'd win another one.
     
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    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Maybe not but that one time is more than most can claim
     
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    Man this is so sad to hear.

    Rip fella.
     
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    You make it sound like a fluke and after what has happened such a notion can't continue in this thread, he was focused for this fight, boxed beautifully and fully deserved the win.

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    Terrible news but, sadly, I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did, I could see this coming a mile off. RIP, The Gifted One.
     
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    RIP
     
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    I wasn’t even 10 when he beat Durán but I remember the coverage it got on TV and in the papers. Always felt from the excellent Bunce documentary that an early check out was inevitable, just like @EJC83 I’m actually surprised it wasn’t sooner. RIP
     
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    Bloody hell!!!

    I am shocked by this sad awful news.

    One of my 1st boxing heroes growing up as a kid in the early 80s. We all know which fight lightened up my senses.

    His style was mesmerising on the eye to this then 12 year old.

    R.I.P. Fella.
     
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    One of my old man's favourite boxers. I hate getting old

    R.I.P.
     
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    Holder of the greatest single win of any British fighter
     
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    Always sad when a boxer dies. But given his lifestyle, hardly surprising.
     
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