Just a day after agreeing to a September 15th world title bout with Saul Alvarez, James Kirkland has bowed According to Dan Rafael of espn.com. “It was uncomfortable and he was concerned,” said Kirkland’s manager Cameron Dunkin said. he called me and said he wasn’t going to fight. The doctor said his shoulder was healing… [Continue Reading]
Canelo Alvarez to fight James Kirkland
June 1, 2012 by
After the unfortunate accident to former two division champion Paul Williams, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will now take on James Kirkland on September 15th in Las Vegas for the WBC Super Welterweight champions that will be the headline bout of an HBO PPV card according to Dan Rafael of espn.com “That’s not the way you want… [Continue Reading]
One look back and a few picks for a New Year
December 29, 2011 by
A year ends with memories of those who are gone, optimism for those who are emerging and hope for those who are back. There are lessons from unresolved controversies and controversy that never ends. Farewell Joe Frazier, Genaro Hernandez, Ron Lyle, Henry Cooper, George Benton, Nick Charles and George Kimball. It won’t be the same… [Continue Reading]
Morales – Garcia ; Kirkland – Molina postponed
December 27, 2011 by
Dan Rafael of espn.com reports that the entire January 28th HBO televised doubleheader that would have saw WBC Super Lightweight champion Erik Morales defend against undefeated Danny Garcia and James Kirkland – Carlos Molina Super Welterweight clash from Houston has been postponed to a later date. “I talked to HBO and we are looking at… [Continue Reading]
Morales to defend agiast Garcia; Kirkland to battle Molina on January 28 on HBO
December 11, 2011 by
Dan Rafael of espn.com is reporting that a solid doubleheader will take place on January 28th in Houston when WBC Super Lightweight champion Erik Morales will take on undefeated upstart Danny Garcia while the co-feature will pit Jr. Middleweights James Kirkland and Carlos Molina. “Everything has been agreed to. These are two excellent fights,” said… [Continue Reading]
Kirkland stops Angulo in a war
November 9, 2011 by
In what will go down as one of the top fights of 2011, James Kirkland stopped Alfredo Angulo in round six of a scheduled twelve round Jr. Middleweight bout in Cancun, Mexico. It started off good for Angulo as the two came out and and just threw bombs from the opening bell. Kirkland backed Angulo… [Continue Reading]
THERE WILL BE FIREWORKS IN NOVEMBER WHEN JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT STARS ALFREDO “PERRO” ANGULO & JAMES “MANDINGO WARRIOR” KIRKLAND FACE OFF IN CANCUN, MEXICO
September 30, 2011 by
LOS ANGELES, September 29 – Known for its dazzling beaches and as a vacation destination for millions, Cancun, Mexico will be turned into a fight town on Saturday, November 5, when Golden Boy Promotions and Periodico QueQui (Pepe Gomez) will bring one of the most anticipated bouts in recent years to the Cancun Center, where… [Continue Reading]
Kirkland to take on Ishida on April 9
March 24, 2011 by
Sources have informed 15rounds.com that unbeaten contender James “Mandingo Warrior” Kirkland of Austin, TX will face Nobuhiro Ishida April 9 as part of a pay per view card at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. Kirkland, 27-0 (24 KO’s), will fight for the third time since leaving prison. Ishida, of Osaka, Japan, owns a… [Continue Reading]
Video: Interview with James Kirkland
March 19, 2011 by
Competing for the second time in two weeks after a two-year absence, former world ranked light middleweight James Kirkland stopped Jhon Berrio in the second round at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California. Kirkland (27-0, 24 KOs) of Austin, Texas spoke to 15rounds.com about the fight and his future plans.
Ramos Moves Past Hernandez; Kirkland Stops Berrio in Costa Mesa
March 19, 2011 by
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA — Both prospect Luis Ramos Jr. and recently returned contender James Kirkland notched victories as expected on Friday night at the Orange County Fair & Event Center, but neither appear ready for the names they have been linked to in recent weeks just yet. On paper, Ramos (18-0, 8 KOs) of Santa… [Continue Reading]
Nate Campbell to face Danny Garcia
March 19, 2011 by
Former Unified lightweight champion of the world Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell has confirmed that he has singed a contract to face tough Philly fighter Danny Garcia 20-0(14KO) on April 9th on the great undercard of the Marcos Maidana vs Erik Morales card. This card is shaping up to be one of the best undercards… [Continue Reading]
Ramos, Kirkland Look to Impress
March 18, 2011 by
Rising lightweight prospect Luis Ramos Jr. faces perhaps his stiffest test to date in rugged Jose Hernandez in the main event of tonight’s edition of Telefutura Solo Boxeo at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California. In the co-feature, James Kirkland attempts to continue the rebuilding of his career following a… [Continue Reading]
Kirkand out of jail and will relocate to Las Vegas
January 20, 2011 by
Exciting and undefeated Jr. Middleweight James Kirkland has been released from a halfway house after a gun conviction and will resume his career in Las Vegas under trainer Kenny Adams according to Dan Rafael of espn.com “We plan on having him here on Feb. 1 and in the gym with Kenny,” said Kirkland’s co-manager Cameron… [Continue Reading]
James Kirkland to get early release
August 5, 2010 by
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Undefeated Jr. Middleweight looks to have an early release from prison after being incarcerated for a gun charge which was a violation of his parole. Kirkland’s original release date of Oct. 2 has been moved up to Sept. 17, according to Kirkland’s manager Cameron Dunkin. “Sept. 17 is my… [Continue Reading]
Kirkland to released to Halfway House on October 2nd
June 10, 2010 by
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, undefeated Jr. Middleweight contender James Kirkland will be released to a halfway house on October 2nd after serving jail time for a probation violation related to buying a firearm last year. “I think we’ll see him in the ring within two months after he gets out, maybe sooner,” Said… [Continue Reading]
Kirkland sentenced to two years on gun charge
September 23, 2009 by
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, undefeated Jr. Middleweight contender James Kirkland has been sentenced to two years in prison following his arrest on a gun charge in his hometown of Austin, Texas this past April. Kirkland, who last fought in March, has been incarcerated since April at the Federal Correctional Institution in Bastrop, Texas,… [Continue Reading]
Kirkland held on Weapons charges
April 20, 2009 by
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, world-ranked Jr. Middeweight James Kirkland is being held in Austin, Texas on a weapons possession. He was still in custody Monday afternoon. Kirkland, 25, who is on probation for a 2003 armed robbery that cost him 2½ years of his career, was arrested during a traffic stop in his… [Continue Reading]
HUMBERTO SOTO, JAMES KIRKLAND, MATT KOROBOV and ERISLANDY LARA HEADLINE PACQUIAO-HATTON PAY-PER-VIEW UNDERCARD
April 17, 2009 by
LAS VEGAS, NEV. (April 17, 2009) – A world championship battle between north and south will highlight the May 2 pay-per-view undercard for Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: “The Battle of East and West.” World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Featherweight Champion HUMBERTO SOTO of Mexico will defend his title against Canadian contender BENOIT GAUDET. The… [Continue Reading]
