James Kirkland could prove us all wrong once again.

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  1. MaliBua

    MaliBua Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Do you remember when he was facing Alfredo Angulo? Kirkland was supposed to be easy fight for Angulo, turned out ot be nightmare and gave to Angulo propably career ending beating.

    Kirland did show in that night he has a heart of a lion.

    People are selling short Mandingo warrior here. IF he still got "it" in him this will be long night for Canelo.
     
    MaliBua, May 9, 2015
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    fruitpunch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is a really good fight

    People are overlooking it
     
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  3. Repairmanbanjam

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    I expect a good fight from kirkland.
     
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  4. swedeone

    swedeone Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I expect a good fight. Kirkland's problems are twofold... no Anne in his corner and he doesn't defend well enough and will get caught by Canelo enough to get stopped.
     
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    Silent_Service Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I've heard he's having to ditch masses of weight for this though, ridiculous amounts in fact... So the question is, how much will that weight strain affect him?

    On his best day, and his best weight - I'd say he struggles with Canelo, given his in activity and the question of his dedication in the camp, I'd say he gets stopped.

    Think Canelo's camp will be looking for a stoppage to send out they're intentions....

    I'd like to be proved wrong though, as I do like a good sucsess storry
     
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  6. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Alvarez still has a lot to learn and Kirkland has very little to lose. The value on Kirkland is very good, considering his size and style.

    Sure, Alvarez kind of beat Lara and Trout, but he hasn't looked that great with the few guys who bring the pressure.
     
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  7. dannyc1990

    dannyc1990 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    if kirkland gets into his groove early this could be a good fight but stylistically it's a perfect fight for canelo.
     
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  8. dannyc1990

    dannyc1990 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    eh thats the style he looks best against, he looks poor against movers...
     
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  9. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Canelo will destroy him.
     
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  10. swedeone

    swedeone Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :roll:

    Take a look at both's opposition. Not even comparable other than both fighting Angulo. Canelo's resume is light years better than Kirkland's.
     
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  11. MetalLicker

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    The odds are stacked against Kirkland in this fight.

    I don't feel like he's prepared well. He hadn't had a good trainer in a while. His defense is pretty lousy and he eats punches with his face. Plus, his chin is glass...not a good combination.
     
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  12. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Can someone tell me appr what time the fight starts with EST time?
     
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  13. MaliBua

    MaliBua Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Definitely.
     
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  14. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    That was a crazy fight. I recall being so mad because they were having production issues that night but the action made up for any issues.

    James killed it that night:D
     
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  15. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    All the action starts on HBO @ 9 EST
    I hope the save the replay of PAC for last:nut:tong
    Good fights on now on CBS at 4 EST...or NBC:huh
     
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