James Kirkland Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
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James Kirkland Biography
James Kirkland is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on March 19, 1984 in Austin, Texas, United States. Light middleweight fighter who turned professional in August, 2001, and fell just a few months shy of lasting a decade without defeat, suffering his first loss in April, 2011.
In 2013 he signed with rapper-turned-promoter 50 Cent.
Kirkland turned professional in August 2001 in San Antonio, Texas. In his debut Kirkland defeated fellow debutant Maurice Chalmers with a third-round knockout. Kirkland has been trained by former women’s champion Ann Wolfe since 2001. On November 22, 2008, Kirkland (24–0, 21 KOs) won an 8th round technical knockout versus Brian Vera (16–2, 10 KOs). Kirkland dropped Vera twice in Round 2. On March 7, 2009, Kirkland defeated Joel Julio on HBO’s Boxing After Dark at the HP Pavilion in San Jose by TKO after Round 6.
On Sunday, April 19, 2009, Kirkland was stopped in Austin traffic and arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon, with a possibility of prison time if he is convicted. On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, Kirkland was sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to the firearm charge. Kirkland was released from prison in September 2010 and spent several more months in a halfway house in Austin, Texas.
He was born in Austin, Texas.
| Name | James Kirkland |
| First Name | James |
| Last Name | Kirkland |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Birthday | March 19 |
| Birth Year | 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Austin |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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On November 5, 2011, in a highly exciting fight, Kirkland rose from a first round knockdown to defeat Angulo via 6th-round TKO.
James Kirkland Net Worth
James Kirkland is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Kirkland's net worth $400 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He won four consecutive Silver Gloves as an amateur, but elected to turn professional rather than fight in the Olympics, because he wanted to support his family.
His otherwise dominant career has been interrupted by legal troubles, including an 18-month jail sentence.
James Derick Kirkland (born March 19, 1984) is an American professional boxer who held the regional WBO–NABO junior middleweight title in 2008. He was one of boxing’s most prominent junior middleweight prospects in the late 2000s and early 2010s, until an 18-month prison stint set his career back significantly. Nicknamed the “Mandingo Warrior”, Kirkland is known for being a highly aggressive southpaw pressure fighter with formidable punching power, having scored 82% per cent of his victories via knockout.
| Net Worth | $400 Thousand |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Boxer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
On March 5, 2011, Kirkland returned to the ring after an almost 2-year layoff to defeat Ahsandi Gibbs via first-round KO. On April 9, 2011, Kirkland faced Nobuhiro Ishida of Japan, in what was supposed to be a stay-busy fight for Kirkland. However, in a stunning upset, the previously undefeated Kirkland was stopped in the first round by the Japanese fighter, who isn’t known for being a big puncher having only 7 KO’s in 29 fights, getting knocked down 3 times. After the loss, Kirkland split with trainer Kenny Adams and reunited with Ann Wolfe. Kirkland and Wolfe had broken up after Kirkland went to prison.
Kirkland fought former Super Welterweight Champion Canelo Álvarez after his decision victory over Erislandy Lara on July 12. The fight took place on May 9 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas with Kirkland losing by KO in 3rd round.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
James Kirkland height 5 ft 9 in James weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
As of 2009, Kirkland was on probation for an armed robbery conviction in 2003, for which he spent 30 months in prison.
On December 7, 2013, Kirkland continued his winning ways with a sixth-round TKO of 23-year-old prospect Glen Tapia at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. In the article, Kirkland was described as ‘potentially, the most dominant offensive force in boxing since a prime Mike Tyson’.
Who is James Kirkland Dating?
According to our records, James Kirkland is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, James Kirkland’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for James Kirkland. You may help us to build the dating records for James Kirkland!In June 2013, Kirkland was again arrested – this time for assault – and jailed in Texas. Ring observers believe that these legal troubles will negatively impact Kirkland’s career.
Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Kirkland celebrates birthday on March 19 of every year.
On October 16, 2013 it was announced that Kirkland, has signed with promoter/rap star 50 Cent and his company SMS Promotions and has his next fight lined up.
Where is James Kirkland now?
Kirkland (34-2, 30 knockouts), who now resides in San Antonio, Texas, returned to the ring on August 24 of last year, stopping Colby Courter in the opening round. Almost three months later, Kirkland faced veteran Jas Phipps, knocking him out in Round 2.
Is James Kirkland retired?
James Kirkland isn’t eyeing retirement but he could bring Ann Wolfe back to his corner. Kirkland competed just before the close of 2020. He shared the ring with Juan Macias Montiel in a bout that didn’t last long. Kirkland was knocked out in the first round.
Who did James Kirkland lose to?
Last night, in what was supposed to be the continuation of the comeback he launched back in August of last year, former destructive, all-conquering 154 pounder James Kirkland was crushed well inside a round by Juan Macias Montiel.
How old was James Kirkland when he fought Canelo?
The 31-year-old Kirkland was once an up-and-comer in the sport, but legal troubles, time in prison and upheaval with his trainer have sullied his career.
Why did James Kirkland go to jail?
Junior middleweight contender James Kirkland, who pleaded guilty in July to gun possession by a convicted felon, was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison in U.S. federal court in his hometown of Austin, Texas.
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