All boxersKirkland Laing
“The Gifted One”
Boxing · Deceased43-12-1RECORD
24WINS BY KO / TKO
19WINS BY DECISION
56PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Gifted One |
| Date of birth | 20 Jun 1954 |
| Died | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Nationality | British |
| Birthplace | Jamaica |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Welterweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | Not added yet |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | Not added yet |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Win vs Roberto Durán, 4 Sep 1982 |
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Titles and honours
- British welterweight champion (1979–1980)
- British welterweight champion (1987–1991)
- European (EBU) welterweight champion (1990)
Background
Kirkland Laing was a Jamaican-born British welterweight whose 1982 split-decision win over Roberto Durán was named The Ring's upset of the year. He was the 1972 ABA featherweight champion as an amateur.
Fight history
1 fight on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Roberto Durán | Decision (split) | 10 | 4 Sep 1982 | Detroit, Michigan, US |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).