What do you think of James Kirkland ?

[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.

[killersheep]

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.

I don't agree, he's not Anne and doesn't have the stamina to maintain the pace if he was fighting like Anne. He needs to learn to use his jab more and not get out of control.

[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.

I don't agree, he's not Anne and doesn't have the stamina to maintain the pace if he was fighting like Anne. He needs to learn to use his jab more and not get out of control.

Disagree going the other way,he's a little short for his weight,he needs to close distance,few fighters close like Wolfe