James Kirkland returns with a W - Will he be a force again?

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  1. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Now that he's with Wolfe again, will we see Kirkland be the monster he once was?

    I think so.

    I know this subject has been done, but just wanted to bring it up again, now that he's returned with a ko1 win.

    P.S. did anyone see his fight tonight? Vera won as well.
     
    J Griz 757, Jun 24, 2011
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  2. FistsOfFury

    FistsOfFury Active Member Full Member

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    His opponent had no interest in making it any way competitive. It told us nothing about Kirkland really. He's still offensively proficient but question marks still hang over his punch resistance. Did he just get caught cold last time or what? Jury's still out on him.

    Brian Vera put in a decent performance against a game Mexican but his defence is still lacking. I fancy Lee to do a job on him if they rematch like they are said to be doing.
     
    FistsOfFury, Jun 24, 2011
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  3. Post Box

    Post Box I'm back too, bitches Full Member

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    I don't see how he can get anywhere with a chin like that
     
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    ant Ride The Walrus Full Member

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    he really needs to learn how to take a step back and think about what hes doing if he is gonna get anywhere so he may be back with wolfe but she never taught him that before so i cant see it happenin now
     
    ant, Jun 24, 2011
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  5. Armo_Ruski

    Armo_Ruski best of da best Full Member

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    im almost certain felix sturm can ko this guy.. with that being said what hope is there really for him??:tong
     
    Armo_Ruski, Jun 24, 2011
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  6. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

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    I think alot of us said the same thing about Amir Khan after the Prescott fight.
     
    Ukansodoff, Jun 24, 2011
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  7. eternus.fides

    eternus.fides Member Full Member

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    I posted the fight on my thread, it was a fun 1 rounder to watch.
     
    eternus.fides, Jun 24, 2011
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  8. compukiller

    compukiller Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Put him in with Ishida again, and let's find out.
     
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  9. Armo_Ruski

    Armo_Ruski best of da best Full Member

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    trust me kirkland wants no part of that!!! mr. miyagi part 2!! yikes for james:deal
     
    Armo_Ruski, Jun 24, 2011
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  10. H .

    H . Boxing Junkie banned

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    it's not impossible for him to get back to old form, but it would surprise me if he did
     
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  11. Golden Boy 360

    Golden Boy 360 Boxing's Biggest Cash Cow Full Member

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    He'll be exciting while he fights but world champ....dont think so
     
    Golden Boy 360, Jun 25, 2011
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  12. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    His opponent was a sick joke, tells us nothing about Kirkland.............
     
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  13. hookoffthejab

    hookoffthejab Member Full Member

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    he was still reaching with his punching kirkland would get KTFO by chavez JR
     
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    hookoffthejab Member Full Member

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    his a gate keeper at best
     
    hookoffthejab, Jun 25, 2011
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  15. Big Stromboli

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    Nope. He looked the same as he always does. Rushes right in winging punches. The guy he was in the ring with shouldn't even be fighting.
     
    Big Stromboli, Jun 25, 2011
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