Kirkland Laing?

Question

does anyone else remember him?

Answer 1

Kirkland Lang was massively talented on the right night but blew hot and cold alot, and mentally just didnt seem to have it. It was rumoured he was offered a world title fight after his win over Duran but decided to go to the west indies insted for a couple of months rather than take the title shot. I distinctly remember his fight with Buck Smith where he was winning easily but as each round passed his hands go lower and he got caught with a shot from Smith that Julian Jackson would have been proud of. Its a shame as he could have been really great but seemed to mess things up for himself a bit really.

Answer 2

Yep, he beat a living legend in Duran, then got old fast messing around with drugs.  Last I heard he got arrested in a crack house, d**n shame he had talent.  He's past 50 now and from what I read living the life of an indigent, next to homeless.  Breaks my heart to see guys end up like that, but it happens.  As British boxer's go, Laing was one of the more noteworthy and to see him end up like he has is really a sad one.

Answer 3

Yeah I remember that he was a really good boxer, was British and beat the legendary Roberto Duran in a huge upset.