Post fight conversation with Kirkland.

[Evil Abed]

danrafaelespn Dan Rafael
Just got a call from James Kirkland. He was in a joyous mood after that fight. Sounded so very happy. #boxing

danrafaelespn Dan Rafael
Kirkland told me "154 is my home" and he plans to fight like that every time out to give the fans what they want to see. #boxing

danrafaelespn Dan Rafael
Kirkland told me his game plan was to box for 3 rounds and then make it 'a Chavez kind of fight and give the fans what they want to see'

danrafaelespn Dan Rafael
But Kirkland didnt box for three rounds. He went right after it.

[Porter's Dad]

For all his flaws, it's hard not to appreciate someone who comes to fight, is invariably in fun fights, and is now putting in the (very) hard work.

[PEBBLES!]

Props to Kirkland, on the road after a brutal loss, climbed off the canvas and didn't take a step back afterwards, gutsy performance.