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The Gifted One: Kirkland Laing

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Kirkland Laing was called "The Gifted One", a genius within the confines of the boxing ring. He was an enigmatic individual who never did things the conventional way, and maybe that was his problem - life and boxing came too easily to a man who seemed to have a glorious future ahead of him. As a result, he will be remembered for what might have been. If he had had the discipline to go with his talent then who knows what he could have achieved?

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@brianking7438 Год назад

I was a police Sgt in London in the 1980’s and had the pleasure of meeting Kirkland and the opportunity to discuss his life and career with him over a cup of tea. An intelligent, articulate and thoroughly decent man you could ask to meet. I respected him as a fighter and more as a person. God bless you Kirkland.

@wesleypresley1000 8 месяцев назад

Then you should've called him 'Kirk' or 'Laing'. He'd have no respect for you pig..and gtfo the comments.

@peternagy-im4be Месяц назад

You absolute clown @@wesleypresley1000

@peternagy-im4be Месяц назад

@interestingvideos4728 that sort of thing of course never happened

@byronelenica8329 5 лет назад

When you beat Roberto Duran.. there is nothing else to say.

@dennisrhami7132 4 года назад

I met Kirkland and Mickey Duff at a boxing show I boxed and won almost 28 years ago. Kirkland had been missing from the boxing scene for a while. Everybody was having dinner in the boxing show and I was waiting to box later just relaxing in the lobby of a hotel and I walked into Kirkland as he came back into the hotel. I shadow boxed and moved around with him, telling him about my Jamaican father and how I was gonna make it and how he had to watch out for me that night. Even went over to his table and had my picture taken with he and Mickey. I was so pleased to meet him and I told him how special he’d been the night he beat Duran. So much natural talent, beautiful footwork, but just poor application on his part. He had little life skills growing up poor, didn’t know how to save, and when things came easy, them easy go, quickly!

@dazzdeadmeadow 3 года назад

Man, that was a hard watch. Rip champ, the fight is over. Rest easy

@ryanlansdell4225 3 года назад

RIP to the great Kirkland Lang, what an amazing boxer.

@waller16 11 лет назад

kirkland lives in a rehab home on the outskirts of my town in east yorkshire! you often see him at the shop or walking through town with a can of extra strength larger and a smile on his face! still a lovely bloke despite his demons! always game for a chat!

@anthonyryan9706 4 года назад

I live in Redcar. ..where about in Yorkshire is he...I am anthonyryan800@gmail.com

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Let me get this straight it wasn’t a rehab place it was a care home we’re they should of been looking after him with a one to one

@keepsafeandsound6722 3 года назад

Sad that he has passed away now mate.

@martytdd1606 3 года назад

Just found out that he passed away yesterday, one of the first fighters that made me a boxing fan.

@Goatboyfly 3 года назад

He was an inspiration to me as a very young amateur boxer. Loved his style and confidence in the ring. Never had anywhere near is talent and gave up boxing long before there was any chance of going professional. Also, sadly, followed his lifestyle too. Too many of us young kids wanted the glory but never had the self-discipline to pursue it. Wasn’t much guidance about in them days. Respect and love to this man, RIP, you are not forgotten mate ❤️

@adrianacazacu6993 3 года назад

Kirkland was my absolute boxing hero back in the day...and still is...a real genuine product of his environment that transcended himself through pure skill power and artistry....respect to a bonafide dread..rip mi guy.

@JohnFletcher-hz1mp 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for all the entertainment you brought to fight fans.Loved the Jones fights,i remember as a 13 year old kid shouting at the tv for you to put your hands up. RIP great man.

@NiSiochainGanSaoirse 3 года назад

I boxed amateur fights for years, and know intimately the hardships and struggles of this loneliest of sports. Kirk made it. He beat one of the greatest fighters ever, and a man who will live forever in the books of history, roberto Duran. Kirkland Laing. God bless you my brother. Sleep easy champ.

@theodoreconstantini2548 Год назад

His defeat of Duran was one of the biggest upsets ever.

@wesleypresley1000 8 месяцев назад

Yanks and Diegos still can't accept it.

@talkback269 3 года назад

R.I.P "the gifted one"

@TheGreatest1974 3 года назад

I remember marvelling at Kirkland’s style and skill when I’d watch him as a kid. He was brilliant.

@johnmcluskey 12 лет назад

I have only watched Kirkland fight on youtube, but coming from a boxing family his name was well known to me when I was a kid in the early 80's. I find this video heart braking and he even admits he was the architect of his own destiny. If he had kept himself of the right path he possibly would have been a world champion. I've never read his book, but apparently he's living in Nottingham now with his family and people who love him. All the best Kirk and you were a great.. Best wishes, John...

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Your right Kirk was with his family and living in a care home he ran rings round them they lovec him and did a lot of things with him we would also have him at home with us on days out Kirk was well looked after and was still smiling he was happy a happy man 🥊🥊🥊

@TheGreatest1974 3 года назад

Been rewatching Kirks fights, what a talent he had. I used to watch him as a kid in the eighties with my dad, we loved it when Kirkland was fighting. He’ll NEVER be forgotten. A legend.

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Thankyou for your kind messsges from Kirkland’s family

@TheGreatest1974 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld you are very welcome. Kirk was an amazing man. A nice man and a gifted boxer. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten. He was I think the first boxer that caught my imagination with his style, it was so instinctive. God bless his soul and god bless you. 💥🥊

@New-Adventures 5 месяцев назад

@@TheGreatest1974 were gona put some pics of him on you tube and his fueral i think ppl think kirk was just left after his drinking but he came back to nottingham after his fall and me his daughter looked after him to th end so i think it would be nice for his fans to see he has a baby and and sadley died hie women had a stroke and moved back to her family in wales and kirk lost his self long story but life goes on ill uoplad soon asd i can

@New-Adventures 5 месяцев назад

sorry i was ment to say he had a baby and died and his baby mother had a stroke and she moved bk with her family and when his career was over he went down the wrong path he was a drinker but never a druggie never took drugs but he did have a brother that was on drugs and pretend to be kirk i think thats were the confusion comes from

@noodles169 3 года назад

If he was a footballer, he would get all the support and help, he could ever want. Boxing is a brutal sport, but it's even more brutal when boxers quit the ring. Rest easy champ 👍

@brucelee7921 3 года назад

Yes sad

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@mattycosta9074 Kirk never died from alchol you got your facts wrong

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@brucelee7921 no love love you all got it wrong he never died from alchol he’s been cared for the last 13 years

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

He did t quit the ri g get your facts right lol

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@mattycosta9074 helping what situation

@462904 3 года назад

What a brilliant bloke I'll never forget him RIP brother 💔 💪🏿

@shaduwy 3 года назад

Rest I’m Peace Kirk. You had one of the best styles ever...

@SadalDay 3 года назад

Rest in peace champ

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Thankyou for you kind messages

@stephenhegney4370 3 года назад

I teared up first time I seen this year's ago, now Kirk has passed, teared up again, Kirkland Laing was a truly loved wonderful Phenomenon, God Bless him and his family 🙏Belfast Ireland 🇮🇪 🙏

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Kirk got sorted out and me his daughter took well good care of him Thankyou for your message 🥊❤️

@stephenhegney4370 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld 🙏 🌞

@jerryoshea3116 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld I was born&raised in that area, into what was a typically large Irish ☘️ family of 8(And even though I moved out of the country over 20 yrs ago it's always with u) And I can remember seeing him around the Clapton Pond area(I actually didn't realise we lived so close by &his Brother lived in the nxt road to my mom's!. .So wth that little Bio out of the way,regardless of what he didn't achieve in the Ring(any anyone who followed"Prize fighting" Boxing is what Amateurs do!) He still became and did something that so many didn't! He was a British&Euro Champ,which is no mean feat! .Now of course he should have had more to show for his efforts,but they're was less cash around in those days!,(and so should his family)But at least his reputation as a Human being and "Prize fighter"weren't questioned and will remain intact! (accept for perhaps not really fulfilling his potential). And here's something u might find appropriate for ur Dad!! Do not stand at my Grave and weep, I am not there,I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the Diamond glint on Snow, I am the sunlight in ripened Grain, I am the gentle Autumn rain. When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift putting rush of quite birds In circling flight, I am the soft starlight at night! Do not stand at my Grave and weep, I am not there,I do not sleep, Do not stand at my Grave and cry, I am not there,I did not die!.. By Mary Elizabeth Frye--1932 Anyway I wish u&ur family all of the best!👍

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Thankyou ❤️🥊

@CrueLoaf 3 года назад

RIP. Top documentary. Always sounded like a gentle soul.

@kieranbetts1021 3 года назад

RIP Kirkland.. amazingly gifted fighter. Truly harrowing footage. God bless 🙏

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Thankyou from Kirkland’s daughter & family

@kieranbetts1021 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld So sorry for you & your families loss. Your Dad was without question, one of the greatest fighters this country has ever had. A fine legacy to leave behind. 🙏

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@kieranbetts1021 that’s lovely Thankyou for showing us support

@armoris66 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld This was a harrowing watch for me as I watched your dad fight but never knew what happened to him. Wish you and your family all the best at this time. 🙏🏾❤

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@armoris66 Kirk got sorted out that’s for sure & was well taken care of & loved ❤️ he still try to run rings round us but that was his character

@worldcoup 10 лет назад

You can't say "where did it all go wrong" for a man who stepped in the ring with Duran and won. You just can't. What a talent.

@wesleypresley1000 8 месяцев назад

I think Kirk could tell you...but he enjoyed himself...We loved him.

@manos3790 12 лет назад

KIrkland Laing, regardless of what ever comes of you? You were truly one of the most unheralded British champs ever.

@VVsFunWorld 4 года назад

manos3790 respect to youn

@MadderPrinciple 11 лет назад

What an awesome talent, such a gifted boxer, few could hold their own with Duran. Wish him well, wherever he is now, wish him much goodness, bless brother!

@chinnmaster5 3 года назад

Loved the man, gave me lots of great memories, Duran fight is a classic, Very talented, RIP

@mrnobody4237 4 года назад

The boxing community should reach out to this fella. Good luck brother.

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Hi I’m Kirkland’s daughter just to let you no the boxing community already have been in touch

@TCCTTWH 2 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld well your dad was a fantastic fighter as was George best with football. So i respect that. The rest i know nothing about and is personal to you. X

@johnmurphy7224 3 года назад

RIP Kirkland Laing, he was a character he beat Roberto Duran in. America he was decent fighter. Never won a World title, 🥊🙏

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Thankyou for you messages from Kirkland’s family

@surpenc 7 лет назад

By far the most talented British boxer I have ever seen. Was one my boyhood heroes and still love him now. God bless you Kirk.

@VVsFunWorld 4 года назад

surpenc love your comment

@New-Adventures 5 месяцев назад

thankyou

@daveradford6162 3 года назад

RIP Champ a great fighter with a big heart Your name should never be forgotten bless you champ 🤛🤛

@New-Adventures 5 месяцев назад

beautiful thankyou from his family

@stevenleshinski247 3 года назад

R.I.p champ what a character around hackney u was

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Hi steve Thankyou for your message from Kirkland’s daughter

@saulpaulsaul3378 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld your dad was one of the greats ☘️

@pooooornopigeon 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld Your dad was an amazing fighter, my he rest in peace from all boxing fans.

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@pooooornopigeon Thankyou 🥊

@stephenm6100 2 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld your old man was a brilliant fighter🥊🥊 Rip champ

@markdoughty8780 7 месяцев назад

If this man had the discipline he could have been the world welterweight champion. I guess it was just a case of having too much talent, and, because of that neglecting the discipline, sacrifice, and training side of things. RIP Kirk, and thanks for the great boxing memories. Thanks for uploading.

@steverogers4553 10 лет назад

Interesting story. Great to see Kirk's fights again online. However I felt that the presenter chose to make the movie more about himself rather than Kirkland. There were a lot of i 's in there. Kirkland is a man of his own destiny, and life can be tricky enough all on its own without trusting a guy making a movie at his expense with a consistently patronising tone, projecting concern and not really giving a toss cos if he did care, he woulda done or said something other than walk away saying " I not sure that I really wanted to find the Kirk that I found, I left Kirk, I left Kirk to his memories... ". Yeah man, I bet you did.

@kc1973able 6 лет назад

Well said.

@Anthony-Testicali 3 года назад

You were spot on 7 years ago Steve Rogers and you're spot on now. Bunce used kirklaind rather than helping him he bought him another can of alcohol to get his scoop than "left kirk to his memories". ....bunce made his name off this video went on to have his own TV shows for 15 years...on setanta...on boxnation...he had 6 hour marathon shows...not once...not once did he have kirk on....kirk was loved by all, stylish and a great raconteur...he had cleaned himself up after 2003....but nothing...no mention no help...the story had been told bunce wasn't interested...kirk was just a stepping stone

@xr6607 3 года назад

Bunce is a horrible man

@Richard_Gatecliffe_Photography 14 лет назад

I remember looking for videos of Kirk on RU-vid a fair while ago and there was nothing. Remember his phenomenal hand speed and always looked forward to watching him fight. Who are we to criticise where he is now? As Kirk said himself "I am a man of my own destiny". Good luck Brother and thanks for some good memories.

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Yes well said my dad lived a very full life and was munched loved and taken care of he was such a character

@Richard_Gatecliffe_Photography 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld I am so sorry for you’re loss. My heartfelt condolences to you all. I will never forget the magic of ‘The Gifted One’ ❤️

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@Richard_Gatecliffe_Photography that’s lovely Thankyou for that

@yowhy4305 2 месяца назад

I'm not a boxing fan but a man of 60+ now from Nottingham who remembers going into the snooker club above Rose's jewellers off Clumber St a lot in the early 80's and he was in there a fair few times, chatting to John Rose. Gave my little group of teenage boys a lot of encouragement,my highest break, 57, had Kirkland as a backdrop and cheerleader. I was in an industry where i met a fair few celebrities, Nottingham had very successful football and cricket teams then and Rock City was buzzing but the most memorable, impressive and down to earth was Kirkland. RIP.

@BigChrisButler 4 года назад

God bless him, I remember watching this first time around and now after reading the tale in Buncey’s column in today’s Boxing News. I hope he’s looking after himself and in good health ❤️🥊👍🏻

@patrickcoyne5696 3 года назад

I used to road sweep around Hackney downs and see kurk training.. We became friends back in 93.he brought me to the jyms he'd trained in. Wat a diamond. Rip buddy.

@danielwilliamson45 7 лет назад

Banged on his door at 12am? Cheecky fucker, i wouldn't have answered at that time. God bless you Kirkland Laing you Legend.

@New-Adventures 5 месяцев назад

thankyou

@TheGreatest1974 3 года назад

British boxing has lost a hero for those of a certain age who grew up in the 1980’s. Watching Kirkland fight was mesmerising. His style was unique, nobody has ever got away with using a style like that. Kirk used a natural instinct, rarely seen, a true one off fighter. Truly he really was ‘the gifted one’. We will never forget you champ. 🥊💔🥊

@uhugvjkbkjh 11 лет назад

I wonder if some fighters wd trade a world title for a win over Duran? I wd say in a sense he DID make it to the top.

@salvatorelucania5203 3 года назад

Bt Duran n don king gave Duran a bonus n told him to retire. Kirk went missin unfortunately for a yr partying. Duran the next year beat Davey moore for the 154ibs title R.I.P Kirkland LAING the most talented brit not to win a world belt, him n herol Graham..

@NiSiochainGanSaoirse 3 года назад

@@salvatorelucania5203 always a champ in my eyes. He beat the best of all time.

@kieronphillips5485 3 года назад

Thanks Kirkland Laing for just being you, you beat the best their was nothing else to prove, you did your own thing to which I honour you, from the Isle of Wight.

@stevepateman 4 года назад

Excellent Buncey. Laing beating Duran was one of the greatest performances by a British Boxer

@mrthundaboots 3 года назад

There was something lovable about this cat...RIP

@Flacco1982 3 года назад

R.I.P 🏆 you were a great fighter

@joolsxstevox.2265 3 года назад

Thanks for the great memories kirk .

@MoeRocco75 9 лет назад

I'd buy your book mate.. God bless you Kirklaind Laing..

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

£190.00 ! He told you that ?

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

I could ask the man who wrote the book were you can buy it we got ours for free so I couldn’t tell you were to purchase it

@stephenm6100 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld its on ebay at £190

@jamiederham3874 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld are you related to kirkland

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Yes

@wesleypresley1000 4 года назад

Bunce,a man that makes a living about boxing knowledge without actually knowing anything.

@ashleysmvs9729 3 года назад

Damn i wish he would have wrote that book. I bet it would have been an awesome read . R.i.p awesome fighter

@FIGHTGAME100 3 года назад

RIP The gifted one

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Thankyou for your message I’m kirks daughter I really appreciate your kind thoughts

@FIGHTGAME100 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld My condolences to you, so sorry for your loss. He'll never be forgotten that's for sure. Sending love, strength and positive vibes your way.

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@FIGHTGAME100 beautiful Thankyou he will be honoured

@asheru9254 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld I'm sorry the loss of your father as boxing fan we appreciate his bravery to lace it up and step on the ring. We love Kirk❤️🌹🥊

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@asheru9254 that’s lovely Thankyou we’re you from

@agee7777 3 года назад

when he's told he was the champ and he said " i was wasnt i"

@Sigma_Sight 3 года назад

So sad he couldn’t take advantage of God given talent

@agee7777 3 года назад

@@Sigma_Sight i would imagine there are many like him, alot of it comes down to luck and being surrounded by the right people

@Sigma_Sight 3 года назад

@@agee7777 yea it’s soo hard to watch

@eb5857 3 года назад

He said "I did didn't I" get your words right. SMART GUY.

@agee7777 3 года назад

@@eb5857 Thanks for the complement my friend, all the best to you.

@benowen6750 3 года назад

This was a hard watch, but I’m glad Steve Bunce caught up with the Gifted One, RIP Champ. 😥🙏🌹🥊💥

@iraidacarpin 7 лет назад

Huge talent. We all had to wait so long for his next fight.

@kentishtowncowboy 12 лет назад

A Great Talent. He often appeared magical on what he could do in the Ring.

@lukestrain3380 3 года назад

Rip champ what a great fighter you was sleep easy I hope you found peace got nothing but love and respect for you

@LittleJacob208 3 года назад

Kirkland Laing was so gifted only if he was more dedicated to the game. I can only imagine what he would have achieved RIP my bruddah ✊🏿

@rowdyyates4273 4 года назад

I well remember Kirkland running around the marshes like a greyhound, impresive to say the least---my best wishes to him hope things go well!!!!

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Yep you are right there he use to take us kids there Thankyou for your kind message Kirkland family

@rowdyyates4273 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld you’re welcome he was a highly talented fighter and cool 😎 guy!!!!

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@rowdyyates4273 Thankyou again

@keungkau9215 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld was Kirkland's wife from Hong Kong? Thanks and my deepest condolences. God Bless

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@keungkau9215 well first she wasn’t his wife she’s from England half white half Chinese

@pjofurey6239 3 года назад

Miss him around the manors .. some great nights , thanks champ

@theodoreconstantini2548 Год назад

A very sad story. rip. A major talent in boxing during the eighties, who should have had a big career and made a lot of money.

@stevey6867 3 года назад

RIP Kirkland, a great fighter..

@sandrabay1 11 лет назад

kirkland....what can i say your a legend with a kind heart ..what an amazing fighter wow xxx

@kingbrief 3 года назад

Maverick in and out of the ring. A man you don’t meet every day. The Gifted One ❤️

@winstonmckenzie2259 3 года назад

Kirkland Laing,one of British Boxings unsung heroes, how sad it was to see his demise, that said let us remember him in the days of his many succeses, a great gifted champion, with a huge personality. Dr McKenzie Hons Divinity.

@toiletseat44 12 лет назад

The gifted one,who should of been the champ.God bless u champ

@jennylast3149 6 лет назад

Sad to see him like this, he was a champ and could have been a world champ ---if only.

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Don’t worry he was alright well looked after by me his daughter and family we soon put that right gif bless 🥊one good thing he don’t remember he was still happy go lucky so a blessing I disguise in my eyes he’s the gifted one Kirk

@TheLOLconnor 11 лет назад

This guy is a legend,and alive and kicking:)see him everyday:)aw

@JohnSmith-gp3co 5 лет назад

Connor Foster this guy could’ve been a legend. That’s the sad thing.

@indiana146 4 года назад

Aye he is a legend god bless him

@veshennaidoo6297 3 года назад

I would have loved to have read he's book. You live on in the hearts of those who remember you.

@golfjunky66 11 лет назад

Majestic in the ring and surprisingly coherent about his past in this interview. I remember the late nights spent at home watching "this gifted one" practice the art of the pugilist in front of so many admirers. Hope you write that book soon.

@pauldavies8638 8 лет назад

loved the way he boxed with no guard

@jomtiem 3 года назад

Loved this guy RIP Kirk x

@nugentmilicent7049 8 лет назад

God bless him wherever he is.a true warrior

@2deal11 12 лет назад

I see him all the time, I used to think he was just another drunk, walking along like a zombie, then one day someone said, do you know who that is? I said I have no idea that is when I found out. What a shame, the drink has taken over his life.

@VVsFunWorld 4 года назад

dave bradshaw some times you have to understand ppl have difficulties in there life’s

@peterprince780 3 года назад

Dunno if you following these comments Kirkland, but people still talk about you mate, you still the gifted one

@Skorzeny64 11 лет назад

Shit man,get his John Hancock,he's a Legend..Should be a movie made about him,if he was American,Hollywood would've knocked by now..The kid who beat Duran,had the World in his grasp but let it slip tru his fingers..It's surprising to think he and Herol Graham never managed to win World Titles.They had the talent, just not the slither of luck one needs to go with it.I genuinely hope he's at peace with himself,the man took enuff hard knocks inside the ring without experiencing them outside as well

@SuperMaarrk 10 лет назад

I watched this guy fight when i was a kid, massively talented and a joy to watch with the iffy guard, if there is a book i would love to read it.

@Aerojet01 7 лет назад

There is a book called The Gifted One: Kirkland Laing Through the Eyes of Others. It's available on Amazon.

@wesleypresley1000 6 лет назад

me too man.Guard too low.I can hear me dad syining it now, god rest his soul.

@floydmcfarlane4875 3 года назад

Kirkland Laing versus marvelous marvin hagler what a fight that would have been all i can say is rest in eternal peace kirkland laing and the legend that is marvelous marvin hagler

@deepaklal3334 2 года назад

That was a tough watch, what a legend, RIP

@mohammedhersi1984 Год назад

One of the most talented boxers to ever come out of the UK. He was a man with a heart of gold, boxing community should have helped this him.

@salvatorelucania5203 3 года назад

Brings a tear to my eye

@Doubletrouble000 3 года назад

What a fighter I remember him well rest in peace Kirkland 👊

@greggus42 3 года назад

Brilliant interview. What a nice bloke.

@123halfdutch 3 года назад

R.I.P Kirk,you are a great man.sincere condolences to your family.

@marklewisham3088 3 года назад

Sad, RIP.. God bless..

@byromtaylor6482 3 года назад

Why this man died a few weeks back and bbc and boxing never paid a proper tribute is sad ,,,,he was gifted Rip

@Rich.H68 4 месяца назад

R.I.P. Kirkland, I sat in awe as a kid the first time I saw you fight.

@Plastico48 3 года назад

RIP Kirkland, the gifted one! Would have loved to have had a chat with the man, legend.

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

Thankyou for you message from Kirkland’s daughter

@Plastico48 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld I hope you are doing okay at this tough time, thanks for the reply!

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@Plastico48 we are all holding in there if I knew befor I would of tried to get that chat for you and my dad 🥊

@Plastico48 3 года назад

@@VVsFunWorld thanks that means a lot, I've got a signed framed picture somewhere!

@VVsFunWorld 3 года назад

@@Plastico48 Rrr wicked are you a fan of his

@phillipwallace7211 Месяц назад

It's strange that those few short years between 17 to 26 or 27 seem to define ones whole life. My friends and I didn't reach any great heights but they were the golden years for all of us. The years that shaped who we are today in our 50's.

@MrMagsimus 3 года назад

True legend ... substance abuse takes its toll..he was young and had it too early and no support but just users around him 🙏🏼👍

@temujinadonijah6365 3 года назад

Great research video... This is why Eubanks mentors Eubanks Jnr

@jamessawyer3830 15 дней назад

Truely heart breaking what a great fighter he was

@jaybenjamin8471 3 года назад

I remember my Brother Ray & Cousin Johnny were good friends and supporters of Kirkland. Its never too late Kirkland accept the help whats on offer. You've got so much left to give and lots of stories to share. I hope you do write a book. All the best Mr Kirkland 👍

@seanmctigue7378 3 года назад

He done so much for boxing boxing should have done something for him rest in peace kirtland

@colinnoble2297 3 года назад

I remember watching him when I was a kid he was brilliant

@Aerojet01 4 года назад

You take away man's pride, you take away his soul. I hope he's keeping well.

@stephenm6100 3 года назад

He died on wednesday 9/6/2021🙏🏻

@graemehuia5964 3 года назад

Yesterday when i was young there so many songs 🎵 waiting to be sung.

@DrJReefer 15 лет назад

Hey man, a lot of us have fond memories of The Gifted One.

@FINDINGFITNESS101 3 года назад

We made special fighters in the 80s. Today sportsmen are too robotic, no character. What a sad way to go for someone who had it all for the taking. Kirkland Laing 1954-2021.

@Khaos969 4 года назад

Even tho he maybe this way now... he's lived a life most people could never imagine ... beating duran ... makes you immortal

@paule6945 4 года назад

Great words pal........

@Mafiaboy425 9 лет назад

He is in my prayers

@nefertiti7497 6 лет назад

Gerry Young thank you from the Laing family

@redprince1000 4 года назад

@@nefertiti7497 Amazing fighter and a British legend.Best wishes from Northern Ireland.Hope Kirk is doing all right.

@stephenm6100 3 года назад

pass away on wednesday 9/6/21 🙏🏻🥊🥊

@smellylittletoe 14 лет назад

Gotta agree with ya ianandori its a great book I couldnt put it down. Tells Kirks story in great detail. Its a must for any boxing fan who followed British boxing in the 70's 80's and 90's