James Kirkland vs. Miguel Cotto who wins ?

[ReBeL BLacK]

apparently canelo is fighting cotto or kirkland

MARK MY WORDS RIGHT NOW!!!!
IF A FIGHT BETWEEN SAUL ALVEREZ AND JAMES KIRKLAND WERE TO HAPPEN IT WILL BE FIGHT OF THE YEAR

Am I right
the two relentless styles would be an amazing matchup

I think it would be good whilsts it lasts but I think Alvarez wouldnt punch himself out like Angulo did against Kirkland if he hurt him. He's a very mature fighter for his age and looks very composed and I think he would beat Kirkland in a great fight. Although Kirkland is more than likely to truely test his chin properly I think he lacks the ability that Alvarez has and that is what the difference would be in the fight.

Yeah you are very right, Alvarez is the youngest Champion in Boxing today and despite him being so young he fights and portrays the arts of a seasoned experienced veteran. As I realize now I am not sure Alvarez will fully intend to square up with Kirkland like Angulo did but who knows, Alvarez might trade with him and create a Berto/Ortiz, or Haggler/Hearns type of Brawl I think its possible if it were to take place, both guys must go forward. I already know Kirkland will but its up to the way Saul fights that will depict the flow of the bout. Do you guys think that the fight will ever even happen?

[Rantcatrat]

apparently canelo is fighting cotto or kirkland

MARK MY WORDS RIGHT NOW!!!!
IF A FIGHT BETWEEN SAUL ALVEREZ AND JAMES KIRKLAND WERE TO HAPPEN IT WILL BE FIGHT OF THE YEAR

Am I right
the two relentless styles would be an amazing matchup

I think it would be good whilsts it lasts but I think Alvarez wouldnt punch himself out like Angulo did against Kirkland if he hurt him. He's a very mature fighter for his age and looks very composed and I think he would beat Kirkland in a great fight. Although Kirkland is more than likely to truely test his chin properly I think he lacks the ability that Alvarez has and that is what the difference would be in the fight.

Yeah you are very right, Alvarez is the youngest Champion in Boxing today and despite him being so young he fights and portrays the arts of a seasoned experienced veteran. As I realize now I am not sure Alvarez will fully intend to square up with Kirkland like Angulo did but who knows, Alvarez might trade with him and create a Berto/Ortiz, or Haggler/Hearns type of Brawl I think its possible if it were to take place, both guys must go forward. I already know Kirkland will but its up to the way Saul fights that will depict the flow of the bout. Do you guys think that the fight will ever even happen?

I disagree. At this stage, Kirkland would bum rush Alvarez and take him out early. Alvarez completely has the potential to beat Kirkland up in a few years. Kirkland versus Alvarez is a natural fight right now. Both are Golden Boy. Kirkland is coming off a career-defining win over Angulo, a fellow Mexican. It would be huge. Kirkland has no problems making the fight. Why would he? The risk is worth the upside. The fight isn't happening now because it's too big a risk for Alvarez at this stage of his development. Alvarez hasn't even faced a proper 154 top guy yet. I thought Cintron would be that guy, but Cintron was a shell of his former self, whatever self that was to be fair. I'm withholding judgment on Alvarez until I see him in with a live dog at 154 like a Vanes Martirosyan, Carlos Molina, K9 Bundrage, Dzinziruk, even a Paul Williams. Beating Hatton, Rhodes, Gomez and Cintron just hasn't convinced me.