Kirkland Laing dead

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Man who beat Roberto Duran Kirkland Laing, I have just heard, has died
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  2. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I was never a huge fan of his, but I am sad to hear of this rather early passing.
     
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  3. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    RIP
     
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  4. Stiches Yarn

    Stiches Yarn Active Member Full Member

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    RIP Laing, gone to the ages now.
    Should have gotten more credit for beating Duran, (although i agree with most that Roberto had a bad year after the 2 leonard fight) when he was alive.
     
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  5. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He had more that enough credit for beating Duran especially from the brits. He just didn’t capitalise on it for whatever reasons.
     
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  6. Stiches Yarn

    Stiches Yarn Active Member Full Member

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    drugs and heavy partying i believe.
     
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  7. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    R.I.P Kirkland Yet another boxing family member passes on
     
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  8. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I remember reading years ago that he was suffering from mental health issues....The article talked about him and Frank Bruno who was also struggling
     
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  9. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RIP
     
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  10. Kamikaze

    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

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    He could pass knowing his name will never be truly forgotten. This is the greatest prize and I wish his loved ones well my sympathies for everyone who loved him.
     
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  11. jont

    jont Active Member Full Member

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    RIP Champ....
     
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  12. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Just seen this. Very sad news.
    An extremely talented guy, who just had a lot of hard times thrown at him.
    RIP.
     
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  13. thistle

    thistle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rest in the Loving Presence of the ALMIGHTY - Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
     
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  14. Cecil

    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Very gifted but never achieved what he should have with those gifts.
    Hope he is at peace now.
    R.I.P.
     
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  15. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hopefully this is another 2012...


    If not, what a enigma of a fighter and seemingly a man he was.


    Whatever Laing showed up it was always value for money.
     
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