The Night Roberto Duran Challenged Mentally Unstable Laing
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Published 2024-07-04
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Boxing nights with my Grandfather were the best times of my entire life. I wish I knew how great it was then. I remember this vividly. I recall huge paragraphs of conversations. You wont ever see great story arcs like this ever again.
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Being from Hackney and of Jamaican extraction I always had a soft spot for Kirkland. Met him a couple of times and he was lovely. I wish he could have capitalised financially on his immense talent. RIP
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I met kirkland laing once . He was very polite and friendly. He kept saying without me asking him, he was going to train and take training and boxing seriously. Their are many only if could have and maybe boxers in boxing, laing was one of them , an unpolished diamond.
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Wilfredo Benitez (shown earlier defeating Duran) was that era’s most underrated and forgotten fighter.
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I loved watching Laing. He was one of the most entertaining boxers of his era.
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This should've been the springboard to launch Kirkland into the big money fights and forge a legacy. It wasn't. Kirkland went missing and partying for a year. In the same year, Duran fought four times and earned $6m. That's the difference. 😢
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Don King talking about a man ruining his good reputation, is like me talking about losing a rolex watch.Ive never had one😂
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Kirkland Laing's foot work bouncing in on two feet & sliding out on two feet brilliantly
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For one night Laing put it all together and gave a glimpse into what was possible when he was disciplined and firing on all cylinders. He had the talent to be one of the greats, like Duran.
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RIP Kirkland, fought into his 40’s a very proud British fighter,
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Duran one of the best ever imagine if he always trained and stayed 100% between fights focused. Would have been unbeatable
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RIP champ. You beat one of the best ever in Roberto Duran. Not many men on the face of this earth will ever be able to say that.
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Imagine don king saying someone is going to leave a bad impression
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Duran was always my favorite fighter. Nothing lowered my feelings toward him.
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My favourite t shirt in the mid 80’s was a Pro Glen white one with Kirkland Laing’s face exclaiming ‘The Gifted One’. Loved his style & of course this marvellous win against one of the world’s best.
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Kirk and his brother used to come to our gym and show us kids how to punch. I remember watching him hit the bag as a kid .He used to hit harder than the heavyweights. He was such a nice guy. RIP Kirkland 😢
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Used to see Kirkland from about 2004 onwards.he did what he wanted.....special brew n loadsa pipes😮 But he was a bless chilled guy,plus he could still knock you out,trust me...he didn't need to though. Sleep well kirk
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What an honor to watch to such great fighters battle and to learn from their greatness
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As a Brit Kirkland is my favourite boxer of all time he was a true gentleman out of the ring. There’s a great documentary on him by Steve bunce In short he was awesome his style was so unique rip Kirk you beautiful soul ❤
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RIP Kirkland Laing
