| Date | 5 November 2011 | |
| Location | Centro de Cancun, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | |
| Title(s) on the line | WBC Light Middleweight Title Eliminator | |
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| Alfredo Angulo vs. James Kirkland | ||
| El Perro | Mandingo Warrior | |
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| Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico | From | Austin, Texas, United States |
| 20–1-0 (17 KO) | Pre-fight record | 29–1-0 (26 KO) |
| 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| 154 | Weight | 153.5 |
| orthodox | Style | southpaw |
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| Result | Kirkland defeats Angulo via TKO | |
Alfredo Angulo vs. James Kirkland was a Super Welterweight fight that took place on November 5, 2011 at Centro de Cancun in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.[1] The fight served as a return to the HBO for Angulo, who was exiled to Mexico following the discovery of his illegal status in the United States.
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Both are known for their knockout power and straight-ahead all-action style, they have signed to fight each other in a bout that almost assuredly will produce fireworks.[2]
Angulo is adjusting to a new trainer in Nacho Beristain. After his victory of Joachim Alcine in July 2010, he was deported to Mexico and went into a year long lay-off. He resumed fighting in August in Mexicali only because immigration issues prevent him from re-entering the states[3] Angulo has knocked out all five opponents over the course of as many consecutive wins since losing to Kermit Cintron in May 2009.
Kirkland, 27, missed two years of his career from March 2009 to March of this year after being convicted of gun possession by a felon. While most expected him to emerge from prison like a man possessed, his performances have been uneven at times, culminating in the nightmarish performance against Nobuhiro Ishida on the Erik Morales-Marcos Maidana undercard. He rejoined with trainer Ann Wolfe, with whom he enjoyed his best success, and severed ties with Kenny Adams, who was designated as his trainer after his release from prison. Kirkland has scored two straight knockouts since being stopped in the first round in April by light-hitting Ishida.
After both boxers scored knockdowns in a exciting first round, Kirkland won via 6th round TKO.
| Country | Broadcaster |
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| Hungary | Sport 1 |
| Mexico | Televisa |
| United States | HBO Sports |
| Preceded by vs. Joseph Gomez |
Alfredo Angulo's bouts November 5, 2011 |
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| Preceded by vs. Alexis Hloros |
James Kirkland's bouts November 5, 2011 |
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