Whether you love him or hate him, you got to give him respect. James Kirkland was TKO'd by Ishida, then a few months later, he takes on the heavy handed, Mexican, Alfredo Angulo in his own backyard and wins.
Check out this video, pretty interesting.
http://sosoboxing.com/boxing-video-watch-online/2-days-portrait-of-a-fighter-james-kirkland/