James Kirkland (boxer)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Kirkland
Statistics
Real name James Derick Kirkland
Nickname(s) Mandingo Warrior
Rated at Light Middleweight
Nationality United States American
Born (1984-03-19) March 19, 1984
Austin, Texas, United States
Stance southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights 33
Wins 32
Wins by KO 28
Losses 1
Draws 0
No contests 0

James Derick Kirkland (born March 19, 1984 in Austin, Texas, United States) is an American professional boxer.

Kirkland fights at light middleweight, and is the WBO NABO light middleweight title holder.[1] Kirkland was one of the most prominent rising junior middleweights in the world before an 18-month prison stint knocked his career off track.[2] He is trained by former four-division women's boxing champion Ann Wolfe.

Amateur career

Kirkland has an amateur record of 134–12. and won the Silver Gloves championship four years in a row and lost on a controversial decision to James Patterson in the finals of the National Golden Gloves.

Instead of going to the Olympics, Kirkland turned professional to provide for his family.[3]

Professional career

Kirkland turned professional in August 2001 in San Antonio, Texas. In his debut Kirkland defeated fellow debutant Maurice Chalmers with a third round knockout.[1] Kirkland has been trained by former women's champion Ann Wolfe since 2001.[4] On November 22, 2008, Kirkland (24–0, 21 KOs) won an 8th round technical knockout versus Brian Vera (16–2, 10 KOs). Kirkland dropped Vera twice in Round 2.[5] On March 7, 2009, Kirkland defeated Joel Julio on HBO's Boxing After Dark at the HP Pavilion in San Jose by TKO after Round 6.

Return to Boxing

On March 5, 2011, Kirkland returned to the ring after an almost 2 year layoff to defeat Ahsandi Gibbs via first round KO. On April 9, 2011, Kirkland faced Nobuhiro Ishida of Japan, in what was supposed to be a stay-busy fight for Kirkland. However, in a stunning upset, the previously undefeated Kirkland was stopped in the first round by the Japanese fighter, who isn't known for being a big puncher having only 7 KO's in 29 fights, getting knocked down 3 times. After the loss, Kirkland split with trainer Kenny Adams and reunited with Ann Wolfe. Kirkland and Wolfe had broken up after Kirkland went to prison.

Kirkland came back from his shocking first-round knockout loss to score three knockdowns over Alexis Hloros en route to a second-round knockout. He entered the fight his usual aggression, looking to mix it up immediately and scored two knockdowns in the opening round. First, Hloros went down during a flurry and then he took a knee during another stream of punches.[2]

On the 5th of November, 2011, in a highly exciting fight, Kirkland rose from a first round knockdown to defeat Angulo via 6th round TKO.[6][7]

In addition to his aforementioned victories over Angulo, Kirkland's other notable wins have been against Brian Vera (TKO8), who just lost a controversial decision to Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., Joel Julio (TKO6) and Eromosele Albert (TKO1). [8]

On October 16th, 2013 it was announced that Kirkland, has signed with promoter/rap star 50 Cent and his company SMS Promotions and has his next fight lined up. [9]

Kirkland is scheduled to face 23-year-old prospect, Glen Tapia (20-0, 12 KOs) on December 7th, 2013 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. In the article Kirkland is described as 'potentially, the most dominant offensive force in boxing since a prime Mike Tyson'.[10]

Outside the ring

Kirkland is on probation for a 2003 armed robbery that cost him 2½ years of his career.

On Sunday, April 19, 2009, Kirkland was stopped in Austin traffic and arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon, with a possibility of prison time if he is convicted.[11] He is currently on probation for an armed robbery conviction in 2003, for which he spent 30 months in prison.[12] On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, Kirkland was sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to the firearm charge. Kirkland was released from prison in September 2010 and spent several more months in a halfway house in Austin, Texas.[13]

In June 2013, Kirkland was again arrested - this time for assault - and jailed in Texas. Ring observers believe that these legal troubles will negatively impact Kirkland's career.[14]

Professional boxing record

32 Wins (28 Knockouts), 1 Loss, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd Date Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win32-1United States Glen Tapia TKO6 (10)2013-12-07 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New JerseyFirst fight out of jail.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win31-1Mexico Carlos Molina DQ10 (12)2012-03-24 United States Reliant Arena, Houston, Texas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win30-1Mexico Alfredo Angulo TKO6 (12)2011-11-05 Mexico Centro de Cancún, Cancún, Quintana Roo WBC Light Middleweight Title Eliminator.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win29-1United States Alexis Hloros TKO 2 (10) 2011-07-23 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win28-1United States Dennis Sharpe KO 1 (8) 2011-06-24 United States Dr Pepper Arena, Frisco, Texas
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss27-1Japan Nobuhiro Ishida TKO 1 (8) 2011-04-09 United States MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win27-0Colombia Jhon Berrio KO 2 (8) 2011-03-18 United States Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win26-0United States Ahsandi Gibbs KO 1 (8) 2011-03-05 United States Honda Center, Anaheim, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win25-0Colombia Joel Julio RTD 6 (10) 2009-03-07 United States HP Pavilion, San Jose, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win24-0 United States Brian Vera TKO 8 (10) 2008-11-22 United States MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win23-0 Mexico Ricardo Cortes TKO 2 (10) 2008-09-05 United States Music Hall Austin, Texas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win22-0 Nigeria Eromosele Albert TKO 1 (10) 2008-05-17 United States Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada Won vacant WBO NABO Light Middleweight Title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win21-0 United States Allen Conyers TKO 1 (10) 2007-11-30 United States Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win20-0 Brazil Mohammad Said KO 2 (10) 2007-09-01 United States Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington,
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win19-0 Ghana Ossie Duran UD 10 2007-06-01 United States Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win18-0 United States Billy Lyell TKO 8 (10) 2007-02-02 United States Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win17-0 Dominican Republic David Toribio KO 4 (8) 2006-12-01 United States Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win16-0 United States Sherwin Davis RTD 2 (8) 2006-10-06 United States Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win15-0 Dominican Republic Alexis Division RTD 3 (8) 2006-07-28 United States PFTC Sports Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win14-0 United States Ray Cuningham TKO 1 (6) 2006-06-03 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win13-0 United States David Estrada TKO 3 (6) 2006-05-05 United States Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win12-0 United States Manny Castillo TKO 3 (6) 2006-04-21 United States Omar Shrine Temple, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win11-0 United States Russell Jordan TKO 1 (8) 2003-11-06 United States Hilton Hotel, Washington, District of Columbia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win10-0 United States Martinus Clay KO 1 (4) 2003-08-22 United States Silverstar Casino, Choctaw, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win9-0 Mexico Sergio Soto KO 3 (4) 2003-05-23 United States Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win8-0 Guyana Rodney Tappin UD 4 2003-03-15 United States Club Life, Dallas, Texas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win7-0 Mexico Juan Carlos Aranday TKO 3 (6) 2003-01-31 United States Randy's Ballroom, San Antonio, Texas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win6-0 Mexico Edgar Pedraza UD 4 2002-10-11 United States Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win5-0 United States Rashaan Abdul Blackburn TKO 3 (4) 2002-09-12 United States Nation Nightclub, Washington, District of Columbia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win4-0 Brazil Jose Luis Rodrigues TKO 1 (4) 2002-07-13 United States The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win3-0 United States Maurice Chalmers TKO 3 (4) 2001-12-09 United States Crocket Center, Austin, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win2-0 Mexico Juan Jaime Rodriguez KO 1 (4) 2001-10-26 United States Erwin Center, Austin, Texas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win1-0 United States Maurice Chalmers TKO 3 (4) 2001-08-25 United States Sunset Station, San Antonio, Texas Kirkland's professional debut.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Boxrec. "James Kirkland". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved 15 May 2008. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dan Rafael. "Peter Quillin takes aim at title shot". ESPN. Retrieved 1 October 2011. 
  3. ↑ Gabriel Montoya. "James Kirkland: "No man at 154 can beat me"". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved 15 June 2008. 
  4. ↑ Gerald Rice. "Exclusive Boxing Interview : James Kirkland and Anne Wolf". Saddo Boxing. Retrieved 5 September 2008. 
  5. ↑ "Ricky Hatton exorcises demons, erases memory of loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. - ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2008-11-23. Retrieved 2011-11-07. 
  6. ↑ "James Kirkland comes from behind to beat Alfredo Angulo - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2011-11-07. 
  7. ↑ "Kirkland vs. Angulo, Pacquiao's next opponent and more - Chris Mannix - SI.com". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. 2011-11-02. Retrieved 2011-11-07. 
  8. ↑ "James Kirkland Signs With 50 Cent, Fights Dec. 7". Thesweetscience.com. 2011-11-02. Retrieved 2013-10-16. 
  9. ↑ "50 cent signs James Kirkland - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2013-10-16. 
  10. ↑ "James Kirkland Signs with 50 cent - Yahoo". Sports.yahoo.com. 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2013-10-17. 
  11. ↑ "James Kirkland held in custody on weapons charge - ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2011-11-07. 
  12. ↑ "The Daily Sports Herald: Prospect Watch: James Kirkland". Thedailysportsherald.blogspot.com. 2009-03-06. Retrieved 2011-11-07. 
  13. ↑ "James Kirkland Released From Prison, Returns 11/6 - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2010-09-30. Retrieved 2011-11-07. 
  14. ↑ http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/6/16/4436814/james-kirkland-arrested-and-jailed-for-assault-in-texas

External links

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike; additional terms may apply for the media files.