Kirkland-Julio on March 7 - An Early Statistical Look

By Mark Vester

An early statistical look on the March 7 clash between undefeated junior middleweight prospect James Kirkland and top contender Joel Julio. HBO will televise.

James Kirkland

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Age: 24
Record: 24-0, 21KOs
Height: 5'9
Reach: 70 inches
Titles Won: None
Key Fights: Eromosele Albert, Brian Vera, Ricardo Cortes
Key Wins: Eromosele Albert, Brian Vera, Ricardo Cortes
Win Streak: 24-0, 21KOs

Joel Julio

Age: 24
Record: 34-2, 31KOs
Height: 5'10
Reach: 72
Titles Won: None
Key Fights: Carlos Quintana, Cosme Rivera, Cornelius Bundrage, Sergiy Dzinziruk, Ishe Smith
Key Wins: Cosme Rivera, Cornelius Bundrage, Ishe Smith
Win Streak: None

Advantages
Power - Kirkland
Chin - Julio
Skill - Julio
Speed - Kirkland
Reach - Julio
Height - Julio
Experience - Julio

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