What do you think of James Kirkland ?

[Spicoli]

I think he needs to invest in some defense & body punching.But I thought he brought his left sharper vs. Vera.Ann was really emphatic in that one,Kirkland seemed to,In spots,just go through the motions.

[Trainer Monkey]

I think he needs to invest in some defense & body punching.But I thought he brought his left sharper vs. Vera.Ann was really emphatic in that one,Kirkland seemed to,In spots,just go through the motions.

He defiantly took moments off,totally grant that.If he fought more like his trainer did,he'd be home free. She closed way better then Mandigo does. I think he'll be solid,and probably win a championship,but he aint Ann thats for sure

[Violent Demise]

I think Angulo knocks Kirkland out

[Hunter]

I agree - I see similarities between Kirkland and Berto.....Both have electrifying speed and good power but when you step up they better patch the holes in their defense and improve technique or the sandman will be paying them a visit......

[Hunter]

I agree with the comment on Angulo...that guy is a beast and would have his way with Kirkland at this point.....

[Diane]

As I have stated before in the past, I love watching Kirkland fight, he is exciting to watch, that's for sure, but I have also said that he really needs to shore up his defense big time.

He also needs to learn to calm down in the ring. I think the just loves to fight so much, and just wants to get in there, and cause some pain, that he gets over excited, and forgets his fundamentals.

I think taking Anne out completely, would be a mistake. Both of them had a bad upbringing, and James feels comfortable with her, and trusts her because of their similar backgrounds. Sergio talked to him a lot when they were sparring, and he told me that Kirkland doesn't trust anybody but Anne and Pops, so I think switching trainers all together would not be a good thing for him mentally. But I agree with Killface that maybe they can bring someone else in to teach him the things he needs, to take it to the next level.

If he learns to settle down, pace himself, and shore up that defense, he can make some major noise at 154.

[SaltyBacon]

he's good but angulo is the better prospect

[Trainer Monkey]

As I have stated before in the past, I love watching Kirkland fight, he is exciting to watch, that's for sure, but I have also said that he really needs to shore up his defense big time.

He also needs to learn to calm down in the ring. I think the just loves to fight so much, and just wants to get in there, and cause some pain, that he gets over excited, and forgets his fundamentals.

I think taking Anne out completely, would be a mistake. Both of them had a bad upbringing, and James feels comfortable with her, and trusts her because of their similar backgrounds. Sergio talked to him a lot when they were sparring, and he told me that Kirkland doesn't trust anybody but Anne and Pops, so I think switching trainers all together would not be a good thing for him mentally. But I agree with Killface that maybe they can bring someone else in to teach him the things he needs, to take it to the next level.

If he learns to settle down, pace himself, and shore up that defense, he can make some major noise at 154.

I agree with that mostly,but I dont think they need somebody to teach him much new,they need somebody to get him to hunker down and focus.when they get him fighting like Ann does,he looks damned fine,when he loses his focus in there,is where it gets worrying. For all intents and purposes,what they really need is a motivational speaker to keep him focused.