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

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  1. Dbear

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    That's a great fight two punchers one with a suspect chin and one with a suspect heart
     
    Dbear, Jun 25, 2011
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  2. ovylord

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    I say that if he keeps fighting like that, he will not get more than a 3 fights win streak until he gets knocked the **** out again :lol:
     
    ovylord, Jun 25, 2011
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  3. RedDragonBoxing

    RedDragonBoxing Ametuer Boxer Full Member

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    From what I saw of the fight Kirkland was being just as aggressive in his previous fight and was even getting backed up against the ropes at some points. the guy had enough and caved (not a solid KO) he just gave up and sat down. If kirkland continues fighting this way against harder opposition he is getting KO'd again
     
    RedDragonBoxing, Jun 25, 2011
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  4. antonio8904

    antonio8904 Atheist Full Member

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    this...^
     
    antonio8904, Jun 25, 2011
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  5. EJDiaZ

    EJDiaZ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Maybe, Chin :yep
     
    EJDiaZ, Jun 25, 2011
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  6. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Can go wrong here. Good shout.
     
    J Griz 757, Jun 25, 2011
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  7. slugger3000

    slugger3000 You Mad Bro? Full Member

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    I still wanna see kirkland-angulo!
     
    slugger3000, Jun 25, 2011
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  8. The Akbar One

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    That fight last night wasn't **** but a confidence builder. I did see a little head movement from Kirkland which I liked. Hopefully he will improve now that he is back with Wolfe. Fighting bums won't tell us **** though.
     
    The Akbar One, Jun 25, 2011
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  9. J Griz 757

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    Was his lack of defense always as bad since his recent return?

    Maybe I'm not remembering correctly, but I feel like he's lost a step in his return than before he got put on hold in 09.

    I mean I don't think he was ever a defensive wizard, but when he was still ko'ing guys like Julio, I feel he was way better then.
     
    J Griz 757, Jun 25, 2011
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  10. TheGreat

    TheGreat Boxing Junkie banned

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    JCC Jr is a belt holder, if Kirkland has a chance against any belt holder it would be JCC Jr, one of the worst champs ever.
     
    TheGreat, Jun 25, 2011
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  11. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    I agree. But confidence is a big part of being world class, so I can understand he'll need some lambs as he works his way back to title contention.

    I agree here too.

    I would like to see Kirkland fight someone with a pulse again, but be impressive before that one, as it I think him vs Jr could be a fun fight.
     
    J Griz 757, Jun 25, 2011
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  12. shutterworth

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    I don't know what everyone else was watching but I saw a highly motivated and in shape Kirkland beat the **** out of some bum and ending it with a nice straight left to the body.

    Kirkland's body wasn't soft looking like those other recent fights, Wolfe got his black ass in shape again.

    I saw some more head movement than usual so that's always a plus for Kirkland.

    Now Vera on the other hand hasn't met a left hook he didn't like. Dude was eating that punch all night but he still closed the show out with a nice body shot.
     
    shutterworth, Jun 25, 2011
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  13. Bodyshot99

    Bodyshot99 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    doesn't really mean anything. his opponent hadn't won a fight since 2004 i think.
     
    Bodyshot99, Jun 25, 2011
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  14. Kid Cubano

    Kid Cubano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    the guy he fought hasnt win a fight in 7 yrs
     
    Kid Cubano, Jun 25, 2011
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  15. Predator

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    The only place Kirkland is going is back to the canvas, repeatedly. His Chin is a disgrace to the sport.
     
    Predator, Jun 25, 2011
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