James Kirkland

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by J-Dilla, Apr 17, 2010.


  1. J-Dilla

    J-Dilla Member Full Member

    118
    0
    Feb 25, 2010
    I used to love watching this guy. i think theres another few months till hes out of prison. anyone else looking forward to his release?
     
  2. hoot

    hoot Active Member Full Member

    1,108
    0
    Dec 28, 2009
    Havent really missed him but i do like watching him
     
  3. tsmith

    tsmith New Member Full Member

    78
    0
    Dec 6, 2009
    Yes.
    Providing he fights higher level fighters
     
  4. 3rdIslander

    3rdIslander GURU R.I.P. Full Member

    1,744
    1
    Nov 7, 2009
    Angry kid syndrome from a ****ed up childhood; he had all the opportunities in the world, & most likely more money than the average boxer, and he STILL managed to **** it all up outside the ring. Gun possession as a convicted felon in Texas? As a grown man & *professional* boxer who is better than the ESPN/Versus/basic cable pool of journeymen jabroney fighters? Get that corny stupid bull**** the **** outta here...
    Give him a checklist with all the unnecessarily stupid bull**** he's gotta **** up his life with; chances are, he's not done.


    Now, I can understand that surroundings can necessitate carrying "protection". But, with his current professional circumstances, I don't see how he could not have adjusted his lifestyle/residence/transportation/associates so that he would *never have to carry a piece for personal protection*. He can keep playing "tough guy" in prison (& write letters to Plaxico Burress) for all I care. There are a lot more professional boxers out there to watch without concern for whether or not they'll disappear due to "legal issues".
     
  5. I don't know the full story here but why the **** does someone like him who has it all going for him do something like that.. am I missing something? needs his ****in head reading
     
  6. lefthook89

    lefthook89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,569
    82
    Sep 28, 2009
    i agree with 3rdislander, as much of a talent he is he made a very stupid choice. especially considering the fact that he was on probation, but even with that being said im looking forward to him bing back in the ring. all though history has suggested that jail time has ruined many fighters. i have a feeling that he wont be the same when he gets out, i hope im wrong though.
     
  7. Boxing Fanatic

    Boxing Fanatic Loyal Member banned

    48,204
    9
    Sep 16, 2008
    I just hope he can stay out of trouble.
     
  8. ocelot

    ocelot Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,122
    13
    Nov 21, 2007
    Sometimes when you think you got to 'keep it real', you'd be better off keeping it a little less real. Chad Dawson had to make a choice between hanging with his drug dealer friends or making a clean break for the better of his career and family. He made the right choice. Kirkland did not. Hopefully, he'll come out of the can with his head screwed on right, rather than even more screwed up.
     
  9. g.dog

    g.dog Active Member Full Member

    578
    1
    Jun 20, 2009

    Maybe he was havin a beef. Makes sense!!
     
  10. JMP

    JMP Champion Full Member

    18,768
    21
    Dec 5, 2007
    Can't wait.
     
  11. leo_messi

    leo_messi Guest

    the guy is clearly an idiot

    good boxer though
     
  12. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    15,628
    30
    Feb 16, 2010
    Agreed, not to mention a good story and unique trainer situation...
     
  13. Goose

    Goose Russian oligarch Full Member

    8,205
    5,559
    Mar 2, 2005
    Kirkland is pure entertainment in the ring, I hope he comes back and I hope that he stays out of trouble. please.

    he has been my favorite prospect, he should really be on mainstream tv making a case for boxing

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP1ugoEW3kk[/ame]
     
  14. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

    19,779
    699
    Dec 6, 2009
    Such a waste of talent. I hate when guys that have it all going for them screw up so idiotically it sickens me. Hopefully he can get his head right I do miss seeing him he was entertaining.
     
  15. Cockmouth

    Cockmouth Member Full Member

    202
    0
    Apr 2, 2010
    he's trying not to be jail bait at the moment.