James Kirkland KO'D in 1 round

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  1. gemmell100

    gemmell100 FREE K KOKE Full Member

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    quality..always knew he was a total hype job

    first it was lemieux getting exposed, now kirkland next up is alvarez

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDRAwf2dY2o[/ame]

    big up ishida
     
    gemmell100, Apr 10, 2011
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  2. dftaylor

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    I never saw that coming, but it names a mockery of claims he was the next big thing.
     
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  3. Tommy O C

    Tommy O C VIVA LA MEXICO!!!! Full Member

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    Everyone knew there was flaws with Kirkland but I hate the way hes immediately labelled a hype job and a bum. Hes a good fighter with flaws who will still probably go on to win some form of world title.
     
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  4. Beeston Brawler

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    I'd have thought Cortez would have allowed Kirkland the chance to get to his feet..... but either way he was getting stopped at some point in the first round.

    Not sure where Kirkland goes from here, he looks very vulnerable. Needs to stop trying to make 154.
     
    Beeston Brawler, Apr 10, 2011
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  5. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    I wanted to see kirkland hit the canvas a few more times personally.
     
    Earl-hickey, Apr 10, 2011
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    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Even if you thought he was a hypejob I doubt anyone thought he'd get sparked (or even lose) last night. Proper shocker.
     
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    Beeston Brawler, Apr 10, 2011
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  8. dftaylor

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    Tommy, he's pretty much the definition of a hype job. Built his record up on c-class fighters before getting stopped by one. And a non-puncher at that. That casts serious doubts on his overall quality. I never saw the fuss over him other than the fact his aggression was entertaining. Puts me in mind of another American hype job - cris arreola.
     
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    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    I cant handle the way people still talk about arreola like he's a world class fighter. "if he lost 20lbs" yeah he'd be 20lbs lighter and still just as ****.

    It actually winds me up,
     
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  10. sportofkings

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    What a week of upsets, havent seen this many in a long time
     
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  11. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

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    Btw i get the feeling the whole brit forum just loves to see an american prospect or contender lose:lol:
     
    sportofkings, Apr 10, 2011
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  12. LP_1985

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    :good:yep:yep
     
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  13. Jack Dempsey

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    True but some people are so quick to label these guys 'the next best thing' when they beat sub par competition that its only normal that they are labelled 'hype jobs' just as quick when they lose

    Bum is harsh though:-(
     
    Jack Dempsey, Apr 10, 2011
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  14. Tony Bellew

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    I don't think he's the next coming but he was just clearly caught cold there!! He wasnt put clean Out or anything and just kept getting up, if love to see Kirkland v Alvarez ;)
     
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  15. trotter

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    Yeah I thought he was caught cold too, never recovered
     
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