James Kirkland losses
Over 19 years as a professional, James Kirkland has compiled a 34-3 (30) record, including three title fights. He has three losses.
3. James Kirkland loses to Juan Macias Montiel via KO
On December 26, 2020 James Kirkland faced Juan Macias Montiel in a welterweight bout. Kirkland was 36 years old with a record of 34-2, and Montiel was 26 with a record of 21-4-2. Kirkland was on a 2-fight winning streak. Montiel stopped Kirkland via KO in the 1st round.
2. James Kirkland loses to Canelo Álvarez via KO
On May 9, 2015 James Kirkland faced Canelo Álvarez in a super welterweight bout. Kirkland was 31 years old with a record of 32-1, and Álvarez was 24 with a record of 44-1-1. Kirkland was on a 5-fight winning streak and Álvarez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Álvarez stopped Kirkland via KO in the 3rd round.
1. James Kirkland loses to Nobuhiro Ishida via KO
On April 9, 2011 James Kirkland faced Nobuhiro Ishida in a super welterweight bout. Kirkland was 27 years old with a record of 27-0, and Ishida was 35 with a record of 22-6-2. Kirkland was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak, while Ishida was coming off a loss. Ishida stopped Kirkland via TKO in the 1st round.
