I hate it when people like you say a death is "hardly surprising" We all going to die one day, tomorrow isn't promised to no-one. Just say r.i.p and keep it moving.
I am pretty certain Len was just referring to the fact that Lang was a well known addict and meant nothing derogatory in his comment. He was an addict during his career and really fell apart after it, I think many of us are surprised that he lived as long as he did. It's a really tragic story, all of it.
And another thing...stop quoting from my favourite TV series ( the wire...the Greek talking to Marlo)...am I right? Ooooooh baby!
Yup. No harm intended from Len, he was just speaking what we all knew about Kirkland, but you always get one who knows nothing, and never attempts to gather or borrow a thought before they respond. Very sad news, but not surprising sadly.
Randy Turpin over SRR is a strong candidate for sure however what a victory it was for the gifted Laing.
The one fight that Kirkland fought to his true potential. Even an 'off' Duran was better than quite a few opponents Laing lost to.
FYI: "the most common meaning of tool in slang terms today is an epithet for a dull, unimaginative person with pedestrian or outright obnoxious views or a tiresome and grating personality".