Best fights of James Kirkland
Over 19 years as a professional, James Kirkland has compiled a 34-3 (30) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Kirkland KOs Alfredo Angulo
On November 5, 2011 James Kirkland fought Alfredo Angulo for the WBC Continental Americas super welterweight title. Kirkland was 27 years old with a record of 29-1, and Angulo was 29 with a record of 20-1. Kirkland was on a 2-fight winning streak and Angulo was on a 5-fight winning streak. Kirkland stopped Alfredo Angulo via TKO in the 6th round. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
2. James Kirkland KOs Joel Julio
On March 7, 2009 James Kirkland faced Joel Julio in a super welterweight bout. Kirkland was 24 years old with a record of 24-0, and Julio was 24 with a record of 34-2. Kirkland was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak, while Julio was coming off a loss. Kirkland stopped Joel Julio via TKO in the 6th round.
3. James Kirkland KOs Glen Tapia
On December 7, 2013 James Kirkland faced Glen Tapia in a super welterweight bout. Kirkland was 29 years old with a record of 31-1, and Tapia was 23 with a record of 20-0. Kirkland was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tapia was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Kirkland stopped Glen Tapia via TKO in the 6th round.
4. James Kirkland KOs Eromosele Albert
On May 17, 2008 James Kirkland fought Eromosele Albert for the vacant WBO-NABO super welterweight title. Kirkland was 24 years old with a record of 21-0, and Albert was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kirkland was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Kirkland stopped Eromosele Albert via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. James Kirkland KOs Ahsandi Gibbs in 34 seconds
On March 5, 2011 James Kirkland faced Ahsandi Gibbs. Kirkland was 26 years old with a record of 25-0, and Gibbs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kirkland was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Kirkland stopped Ahsandi Gibbs via KO in the 1st round.
6. James Kirkland KOs Dennis Sharpe
On June 24, 2011 James Kirkland faced Dennis Sharpe. Kirkland was 27 years old with a record of 27-1, and Sharpe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kirkland was coming off a loss. Kirkland stopped Dennis Sharpe via KO in the 1st round.
7. James Kirkland KOs Colby Courter
On August 24, 2019 James Kirkland faced Colby Courter. Kirkland was 35 years old with a record of 32-2, and Courter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kirkland was coming off a loss. Kirkland stopped Colby Courter via TKO in the 1st round.
8. James Kirkland KOs Jhon Berrio
On March 18, 2011 James Kirkland faced Jhon Berrio. Kirkland was 26 years old with a record of 26-0, and Berrio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kirkland was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Kirkland stopped Jhon Berrio via KO in the 2nd round.
9. James Kirkland KOs Alexis Hloros
On July 23, 2011 James Kirkland faced Alexis Hloros. Kirkland was 27 years old with a record of 28-1, and Hloros was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kirkland was coming off a win. Kirkland stopped Alexis Hloros via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. James Kirkland KOs Allen Conyers
On November 30, 2007 James Kirkland faced Allen Conyers. Kirkland was 23 years old with a record of 20-0, and Conyers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kirkland was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Kirkland stopped Allen Conyers via TKO in the 1st round.