James Kirkland signs with SMS Promotions, could fight Cotto next

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  1. sharpshooter

    sharpshooter Well-Known Member Full Member

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    James Kirkland has reportedly signed a 3 year deal with 50 Cent's SMS Promotions, he could possible fight Cotto in his first fight under SMS on HBO should Cotto beat Rodriguez.
    Looks a good move by Kirkland he can fight on both GBP & Top Rank bills & get it on with the likes of Martirosyan, Trout, Canelo, Molina, Martinez or GGG.
     
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  2. JeanGrey

    JeanGrey Active Member Full Member

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    Cotto vs Kirkland i wouldn't mind seeing...I would have a big edge on Cotto on this fight unless he does horrible in his fight against Rodriguez since kirkland's layoff/inactivity.
     
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  3. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Interesting I like the move... but seeing how well Gamboa's career has gone since signing with Fif, I'm not too sure???

    Glad for Kirkland tho... Just happy he aint wasting "it"
     
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  4. dodong

    dodong >>PACQUIAO Full Member

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    fiddy and oscar don't get along.
     
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  5. canucks9314

    canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior Full Member

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    Kirkland would get KO1ed by Cotto.
     
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  6. JeanGrey

    JeanGrey Active Member Full Member

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    i think gamboa is just laying low becuz of the scandles. After it cools down/off he will start fighting three times a year again or so we hope since his age is going up.
     
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  7. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    I think Kirkland should have at least two fights before even thinking about Cotto, unless he's just looking for one payday.

    Ideally he'd get back in the ring quickly and stay active but looking at how Gamboa's career has stalled, I won't hold my breath on that.
     
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  8. sharpshooter

    sharpshooter Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Cotto's lost his power, who/when was his last legit KO?
     
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  9. TheOld1-2

    TheOld1-2 Member Full Member

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    Kirkland vs Cotto would be a fight that I would like to see.

    Like someone else mentioned already, James needs to have a couple of fights before stepping in the ring with Cotto.

    Only thing Kirkland has over Cotto is, power. I favor Miguel by UD or late round tko.

    I would also love to see a rematch between Angulo and Kirkland.
     
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  10. FilipMNE

    FilipMNE Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Cotto destroys him, huge difference between world class fighters and b-...
     
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  11. YCGS

    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kirkland is not a top fighter and never will be. He barely survived Angulo and it took him 5 rounds to stop a completely winded "El Perro"

    Cotto easily outboxes him in a shutout.
     
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  12. Drinquor

    Drinquor Texas Representative Full Member

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    Rematch with Molina... unless Molina is going to avenge his "draw" with Lara first
     
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  13. TheVrominator

    TheVrominator Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yup. Cotto still has A-level skills and Kirkland's chin is a china cabinet.

    But can Kirkland stay out of jail long enough to even make this fight happen?
     
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  14. kommieforniaglo

    kommieforniaglo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    SMS?

    Looks like he really does not like boxing or want to box anymore
     
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  15. Eastcoast

    Eastcoast Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I hope he hasn't lost his edge with this inactivity and no more Wolfe. He was a hell of an exciting fighter even if he's mentally a basketcase. Thing is, what does HBO do with a guy at 154? GB has 90% of all the relevant JMW's and he's totally alienated himself from them.

    Hope you like MW James?
     
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