By Dan Ambrose: Junior middleweight contender James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KO’s) is matched against a tough opponent in Carlos Molina (19-4-2, 6 KO’s) next month on January 28th at the Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas. Kirkland, 27, is riding high right now after stopping well respected junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo in the 7th round last month on November 5th in something of an upset.
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Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia, James Kirkland vs. Carlos Molina a possibility for January 28th
By Eric Thomas: Dan Rafael is reporting that a potential hot card headlined by WBC light welterweight champion Erik Morales (52-7, 36 KO’s) vs. unbeaten contender Danny Garcia ( 22-0, 14 KO’s) and junior middleweight contenders James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KO’s) vs. Carlos Molina (19-4-2, 6 KO’s) is a possibility for January 28th in Houston, Texas.
De La Hoya: I actually like the fight – Saul Alvarez vs. James Kirkland
By Jason Kim: Someone brought up the idea of matching unbeaten WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (39-0-1, 29 KO’s) against contender James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KO’s) to Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions on his twitter and this is what De La Hoya said in response: “I actually like the fight, and I don’t need a writer telling me to make it happen.”
Saul Alvarez: Potential next opponents – Erislandy Lara & James Kirkland
By Jason Kim: If WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (38-0-1, 28 KO’s) can get by his opponent Kermit Cintron (33-4-1, 28 KO’s) this Saturday night in Mexico, Alvarez has several interesting fights he can choose from starting with a mega fight against World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Kirkland moved to #6 in Ring Rankings
By Jason Kim: With his impressive 6th round beat down of Alfredo Angulo last weekend, James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KO’s) has been given a small push up to the number #6 spot in the Ring rankings. Kirkland, 27, is still ranked below the following fighters in the junior middleweight division: #5 Carlos Molina, #4 Eridlandy Lara, #3 Vanes Martirosyan, #2 Saul Alvarez and #1 Miguel Cotto. I think those guys are good, but I see Kirkland as better all of them with the exception of Alvarez.
Angulo: Where does he go after the Kirkland beating?
By Dan Ambrose: In losing badly to James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KO’s) by a 6th round stoppage last night, Alfredo Angulo (20-1, 17 KO’s) went from a fighter ranked to No.1 by the WBC to that of a mere contender who will have to work long and hard if he wants to get a title shot. Kirkland exposed Angulo and gave him one of the worst beatings you’ll ever see.
Kirkland obliterates Angulo; Quillin KOs McEwan
By Dan Ambrose: James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KO’s) badly exposed number #1 ranked WBC junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo (20-1, 17 KO’s) on Saturday night, knocking him down and giving him a tremendous beating en route to winning by a 6th round stoppage at the Centro de Cancun, in Cancun, Mexico.
Angulo vs. Kirkland: Two rusty fighters face off on Saturday
By Dan Ambrose: Photo credit: A. SALAZAR. EL QUEQUI – On Saturday night boxing fans will be seeing two rusty sluggers face off in a fight between Alfredo Angulo (20-1, 17 KO’s) and James Kirkland (29-1, 26 KO’s) at the Centro de Cancun, in Cancun, Mexico.
Angulo vs. Kirkland this Saturday on HBO
By Dan Ambrose: Once beaten junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo (20-1, 17 KO’s) puts his #2 ranking by the World Boxing Council on the line this Saturday night against the formerly highly hyped slugger James Kirkland (29-1, 26 KO’s) at the Centro de Cancun in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Angulo vs. Kirkland: Alfredo has the perfect opponent for him on November 5th
By Jason Kim: You couldn’t find a more perfect opponent for junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo (20-1, 17 KO’s) than the rusty shaky-chinned all out brawler James Kirkland (29-1, 26 KO’s), who Angulo will be fighting on November 5th in his home country of Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.