In the most anticipated fight of the year. This would have been thee fight to showcase his exciting talent. This would have been a stepping stone and those in the States that haven't heard of James Kirkland would have known who he is. A mini Mike Tyson at 154 they would have seen this young exciting fighter. This would have been a fight that the people in the States would have reconized and said "This is our fighter." With that being said James Kirkland getting arrested and not being able to show his talent on this grand stage just about ruins all of that. What could have been for James Kirkland.