@@TextBookPuncher1 I more or less called him a lazy good for nothing loafer in a few boxing vids. I later found out that he was born with a disability in his ankles and feet,and under developed legs. He sustained these injuries before he was even born when his pregnant mother had a road accident on a bicycle. As he matured his upper body developed naturally and he became top heavy taking his centre of gravity higher. It’s the reason why he was comfortable having his hands by his side when he boxed because it brought his C of G lower and helped his balance and he could move around the ring better. I totally mistook his style for being lazy, ignorant, and arrogant. But in fact it’s the style that worked perfectly for him when all the physics and biomechanics are considered.
Watched Kirk when I was Young man at Wembley Arena, amazed by his agility and footwork, way ahead of his time and arguably the greatest British fighter never to win a world title.
i was at senior School with Kirkland, Paul and their sister Susan, it was Elliott Durham School in Nottingham, and moved down to London later after leaving school, they also had an elder Brother called Prince and he was some fighter too, but nicer people you could never meet.
If i wasn't for Kirk i would have never got inside the ring. He inspired me and so many. He had a true gift and talent. A real people's man. RIP champ!!
If Kirkland could have defeated the temptation to go out and party instead of training he would have been 1 of boxings all time greats. Colin Hart knew about boxing and he said Laing was the most naturally gifted fighter he ever seen.
I had a brother like this. So gifted, popular. Chose no home. Liked to wake up when ever he wanted. No work. Responsibility. Died two years ago. In heaven I'm sure.
I lived across from Joe Ryan his coach. I loved when Kirk would show me his Gowns in his wardrobe. Red, Gold, Green. Expensive full length satin robes. Velvet Robes too. I hate what Hackney Downs did to him. We'd sit down and talk boxing as my dad was heavy weight back in the day so me and Kirk we could reason. I never knew he was born 'Batheny' (Handicapped). I liked seeing him vibrant and on the ball. I recognised Joe Ryan's voice before I saw him Lol. I miss Hackney ⚡🔥⚡🔥 He's with Harry Carpenter now R.I.E.P
Hardly made the news, Kirk's passing. A disgrace really. Kirk's win over Duran was easily the best performance overseas by a British fighter but has basically been forgotten.
Very true people scoff they say Duran was in bad shape but that was Duran's fault and Kirkland said in this video that he was not fit...but he beat him with good boxing, ....and hurt him!
+peter thompson He beat Duran on points and was slated for it..as they said Duran was not fit..BUT you can only beat who is in front of you and that was Durans fault as Laing was a very good boxer...as Duran found out..too late
A wasted opportunity. Beat Duran fair and square then went on the razz for 12 months. So much potential...... We'll never know what he might have done.
ESBC BOXING GAME WILL HAVE HIM BE A PRIME CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHTER BECAUSE HE IS (THE GIFTED ONE) EVERY ADVERSARY WILL KNOW HIS NAME REST IN JAH JAH KINGDOM!!!
This is so sad!! Kirk was so talented with so much potential. But he was a tormented soul who just couldn’t settle his mind into long term discipline. What a shame to waste such talent and opportunity. 😭😢☹️ RIP Champ… you don’t need to fight those demons anymore.
A mans biggest enemy is his own mind. Whatever life offers, the tragedy or happiness, the success or the defeats, its imperitive that a human being ensures that his own mind is at peace, spiritually and psychologically. Other wise, once you are seen as a weak person, there isn't a lack of those who are ready to use and abuse you until you've evaporated into the dust.
@WIMIRANDA I partly agree with you, he did say Duran was not in good shape for the fight, but he used the right tactics and the end of the day you can only beat what they put in front of you, its not his fault that duran was not on top fitness that was durans fault. But yes Duran is a standout champion Kirkland would admit that, and does I think, he said he was shaking! lol
@@kach0937Dear Kaya pleas accept my heartfelt apologies i was confused with covid and had brain fog when i made my comment 4 years ago and apologise i made a typo without realising it could cause offencor revisting this page in 4 years to correct it. I meant kirklaind laing but accidentally typed Harry as it was the middle of the night and i confused 2 icons. My deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved father. A more handsome charasmatic and talented British fighter I never saw. Your dad and mum were a very good looking loving couple and this is a beautiful priceless film...of the London we all grew up in...your father was just a heroic swashbuckling kind gentle soul. I lost my father last year. God bless you
@@VVsFunWorldim sorry i only come back here 4 years later and saw in my brain fogged covid ridden 3am mind 4 years ago i typed harry carpenter when i meant to type Kirklaind Laing. My deepest condolences on the passing of brother Kirklaind to you and all your family. A beautiful kind softly spoken gentleman and a legendary British boxer who style and skills have never been seen in Britain since he left the ring. This is a beautiful classy portrait of Kirk and Paula. Many apologies again for my typo
Glad you mentioned that as I am certain I heard he had passed away but cannot find anything on the net about it, so I will remove that quote till I am sure.
hey, i train with his brother tony, he told me kerks doing very well, hes gone through rehab and is living with his sister know. and tony, yh hes in really good shape.
@DavidUKesb Yes I think everyone would agree with you, but at the same time he was very underrated both here in UK and overseas. Maybe thats why he did not fullfill? Other lesser boxers have had so much hype and when coming up against quality opponents have often failed.
In a way you've got to put Kirkland Laing down as wasted talent; you've got to marvel at his boxing skills, but his lack of discipline cost him badly in (not) picking up a world title. Anyone who can beat Duran is a special fighter, and Laing was certainly that - he had the skills of Sugar Ray Leonard (well almost) - who lost, won, and won against Duran. RIP Kirk and thanks for leaving behind such good boxing memories. Thanks for uploading this video of the people's champ.
Yes that was my fault as I heard from somewhere he had passed away, but now that is not true, I have removed that from my description, so just to clear that point up, thanks for the comment, and to all others who have commented here.
Is be stoned In most of thjs? What is t about him boxing? The reflexes? The distance perception? The footwork? He is very unorthodox. Good to watch. He definitely forgot that Italian word before he left the shop. 😃
hey chisacat..he didnt dominate Duran..he ran the whole fight and Duran was not in shape...it was obvious Laing was scared and avoided mixing it up with Duran...ddespite that fight, Laing doesn't belong in the same sentence as Duran
your observation for what it's worth. IMHO Duran was pummeled by Laing. Duran never produced a single combination in that fight, and occasionally tried to turn it into a brawl, at which he hopelessly failed.
@@1man1bike1road he beat Duran fair and square. He dodged for the first couple of rounds, then outboxed Duran for the rest of the fight. The judges called it very close, IMO he won clearly.
This man was an incredible talent will be sadly missed
I said harsh things about the gifted one, through sheer frustration, he was a much loved character despite his weaknesses, RIP ‘The Gifted One’
What did u say mate
@@TextBookPuncher1 I more or less called him a lazy good for nothing loafer in a few boxing vids. I later found out that he was born with a disability in his ankles and feet,and under developed legs. He sustained these injuries before he was even born when his pregnant mother had a road accident on a bicycle. As he matured his upper body developed naturally and he became top heavy taking his centre of gravity higher. It’s the reason why he was comfortable having his hands by his side when he boxed because it brought his C of G lower and helped his balance and he could move around the ring better. I totally mistook his style for being lazy, ignorant, and arrogant. But in fact it’s the style that worked perfectly for him when all the physics and biomechanics are considered.
One of the most loved British boxers. RIP Gifted One.
R.I.P "the gifted one"
It was a pleasure to see Kirkland run around the marshes, inspiring---good luck to him!!
Watched Kirk when I was Young man at Wembley Arena, amazed by his agility and footwork, way ahead of his time and arguably the greatest British fighter never to win a world title.
BETTER THAN MANY THAT WON TITLES
What a truly beautiful soul RIP Kirkland
One of the nicest boxer rest in peace The Gifted one
i was at senior School with Kirkland, Paul and their sister Susan, it was Elliott Durham School in Nottingham, and moved down to London later after leaving school, they also had an elder Brother called Prince and he was some fighter too, but nicer people you could never meet.
Kevin Linley - When was the last time you see him?
And brother Tony Lang
Are u from Nottingham then
If i wasn't for Kirk i would have never got inside the ring. He inspired me and so many. He had a true gift and talent. A real people's man. RIP champ!!
I swear it was Tony Laing that was in all the paper's for his heinous crimes @Downs Park
If Kirkland could have defeated the temptation to go out and party instead of training he would have been 1 of boxings all time greats.
Colin Hart knew about boxing and he said Laing was the most naturally gifted fighter he ever seen.
what a talent, great nights. I saw him fight live a number of times and went to see him training in the gym. An eccentric guy but a really nice man.
I had a brother like this. So gifted, popular. Chose no home. Liked to wake up when ever he wanted. No work. Responsibility. Died two years ago. In heaven I'm sure.
todays youth take note.
He is so friendly
So interesting to watch, you never knew which Kirkland was going to turn up, a bit like Lloyd Honeygan another favourite of mine.
my two favourite boxers in one sentence man!
I remember this one with the ‘cow foot’. Win or lose I loved watch Kirkland box. Always a story and always some drama in there.
rip kirkland laing🥊🥊🙏🏻🙏🏻
Total respect. Mr laing.class
God bless you man. You live on your own terms.
SUCH A NICE GUY PRIDE OF JAMAICA TOO
RIP BROTHER
I lived across from Joe Ryan his coach. I loved when Kirk would show me his Gowns in his wardrobe. Red, Gold, Green. Expensive full length satin robes. Velvet Robes too. I hate what Hackney Downs did to him. We'd sit down and talk boxing as my dad was heavy weight back in the day so me and Kirk we could reason. I never knew he was born 'Batheny' (Handicapped). I liked seeing him vibrant and on the ball. I recognised Joe Ryan's voice before I saw him Lol. I miss Hackney ⚡🔥⚡🔥 He's with Harry Carpenter now R.I.E.P
Hardly made the news, Kirk's passing. A disgrace really. Kirk's win over Duran was easily the best performance overseas by a British fighter but has basically been forgotten.
Very true people scoff they say Duran was in bad shape but that was Duran's fault and Kirkland said in this video that he was not fit...but he beat him with good boxing, ....and hurt him!
It had been on the news sky news anyway but your right there could of been plenty more
He is so like usyk...they throw volume punches and hardly ever miss the target...rest in Peace champ...never ever forgotten
Trouble with boxing is it messes your head up. Suddenly you are watching videos from 18 years ago about 20 times. And still not bored of the show.
It’s seriously addictive lol 😂
Amazing boxer to watch. A time when these people made it so so so exciting to watch. cheers Kirk!
+peter thompson He beat Duran on points and was slated for it..as they said Duran was not fit..BUT you can only beat who is in front of you and that was Durans fault as Laing was a very good boxer...as Duran found out..too late
A wasted opportunity. Beat Duran fair and square then went on the razz for 12 months. So much potential...... We'll never know what he might have done.
I remember seeing laing in this gym many many years ago
Proper food mate Cow foot keeps you so strong
ESBC BOXING GAME WILL HAVE HIM BE A PRIME CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHTER BECAUSE HE IS (THE GIFTED ONE) EVERY ADVERSARY WILL KNOW HIS NAME REST IN JAH JAH KINGDOM!!!
He had a mixture of both a Jamaican and a English accent
Chris Eubank can turn on the Jamaican at will, it's great fun to listen to. 😂
This is so sad!! Kirk was so talented with so much potential. But he was a tormented soul who just couldn’t settle his mind into long term discipline.
What a shame to waste such talent and opportunity. 😭😢☹️
RIP Champ… you don’t need to fight those demons anymore.
Ahhh, what a lovely guy...
lang was so good... it's a shame he never made it all the way... he definitely had the ability...
He passed away on the 9/6/2021🙏🏻🥊🥊
@@stephenm6100 damn, that's sad 😥
A mans biggest enemy is his own mind. Whatever life offers, the tragedy or happiness, the success or the defeats, its imperitive that a human being ensures that his own mind is at peace, spiritually and psychologically. Other wise, once you are seen as a weak person, there isn't a lack of those who are ready to use and abuse you until you've evaporated into the dust.
Gran deportista de largo trecho eras Kirkland... QEPD
hes alive n kickin livin it large in nots finest st anns .. definitely not dead!!
Thanks for uploading : )
R.I.P CHAMP
RIP 👊
@WIMIRANDA I partly agree with you, he did say Duran was not in good shape for the fight, but he used the right tactics and the end of the day you can only beat what they put in front of you, its not his fault that duran was not on top fitness that was durans fault. But yes Duran is a standout champion Kirkland would admit that, and does I think, he said he was shaking! lol
WELLBRAN thats funny. You called Duran a stand out champion. Look up the word legend. Stupid ass.
Your welcome, wish more boxers were as modest today.
I met him when i was 16.all he had was passion and love for his mum and the queen
it's so surreal seeing a version of your parents you never got to meet
Yes Kirk is my dad the photo of the little girl is his granddaughters you tube channel
@@Anthony-Testicali who never seen there parents ? I don’t understand that message ? Can you explain
@@Anthony-Testicali im paula and kirks son
@@kach0937Dear Kaya pleas accept my heartfelt apologies i was confused with covid and had brain fog when i made my comment 4 years ago and apologise i made a typo without realising it could cause offencor revisting this page in 4 years to correct it. I meant kirklaind laing but accidentally typed Harry as it was the middle of the night and i confused 2 icons. My deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved father. A more handsome charasmatic and talented British fighter I never saw. Your dad and mum were a very good looking loving couple and this is a beautiful priceless film...of the London we all grew up in...your father was just a heroic swashbuckling kind gentle soul. I lost my father last year. God bless you
@@VVsFunWorldim sorry i only come back here 4 years later and saw in my brain fogged covid ridden 3am mind 4 years ago i typed harry carpenter when i meant to type Kirklaind Laing. My deepest condolences on the passing of brother Kirklaind to you and all your family. A beautiful kind softly spoken gentleman and a legendary British boxer who style and skills have never been seen in Britain since he left the ring. This is a beautiful classy portrait of Kirk and Paula. Many apologies again for my typo
Glad you mentioned that as I am certain I heard he had passed away but cannot find anything on the net about it, so I will remove that quote till I am sure.
Good
I used to train with Kirk, any details of his well being would be nice, and his brother Tony. Eric
What did you think to Kirk training at the gym ?
hey, i train with his brother tony, he told me kerks doing very well, hes gone through rehab and is living with his sister know. and tony, yh hes in really good shape.
I'm so pleased that he got that chance after how they did him over in Downs Estate
@DavidUKesb Yes I think everyone would agree with you, but at the same time he was very underrated both here in UK and overseas. Maybe thats why he did not fullfill? Other lesser boxers have had so much hype and when coming up against quality opponents have often failed.
In a way you've got to put Kirkland Laing down as wasted talent; you've got to marvel at his boxing skills, but his lack of discipline cost him badly in (not) picking up a world title. Anyone who can beat Duran is a special fighter, and Laing was certainly that - he had the skills of Sugar Ray Leonard (well almost) - who lost, won, and won against Duran. RIP Kirk and thanks for leaving behind such good boxing memories. Thanks for uploading this video of the people's champ.
Rest EZ champ
Theres a follow up to this years later. As a street drinker hoplesslessly lost in his own thoughts of his triumphs as a youth.
God bless :
Lovely guy and an elite level talent, smoked too much weed.
crack
@@JL-nk1pc Is that what got him? Makes sense. Shame!
@@calvinmondrago7397 Yep been arrested in Hackney crack houses.
@burnt62 Yes boxing should always be like that after the fighting it should be comradeship...sadly that is lacking these days....as in all sport now
Kirk has immortality
And am bringing it back
Yes that was my fault as I heard from somewhere he had passed away, but now that is not true, I have removed that from my description, so just to clear that point up, thanks for the comment, and to all others who have commented here.
I wondered it was writing that crap about my father at least you sorted it
Is be stoned In most of thjs? What is t about him boxing? The reflexes? The distance perception? The footwork? He is very unorthodox. Good to watch. He definitely forgot that Italian word before he left the shop. 😃
I can confirm that is Nigel Benn...two years late but still
3:04 welch dude landed a bad elbow should have been disqualified for that clear elbow with venom
Ok thanks for that info I heard a rumour he was not,
at 5.10 is that nigel benn.
You got it man!
@penyrheolabc Thats a good spot! but I do not know if its Benn anyone help out?
Kirk v Laing ?
such a shame he could not fulfill that potential for a sustained perion of time.
That's my grandad
Can someone tell me who the guy was that stretched Laing at the 3:35 mark? Was this a British fighter?
I'm pretty sure it was Buck Smith
Correct, 10th Jan 1990
He is outside my house now
''Italy has the best referee's money can buy'' :)
KIrkland is still alive and well and yet another fake report of his death
I have just two words for Laing: COLIN JONES lol
Did you watch the video?..they met up.
Kirkland 15 minutes of fame pass the pipe bro Laing.
Do not know the name but it was an American I think.
Sitting in the front of a lovely S-class.
@TALIBANBOYOreturns Er, that'd be because he was....?
@WIMIRANDA He did him. Deal with it.
Kirkland is without doubt the most talented British boxer of all time. Almost as talented as Ray Leonard. An absolute genius, but a dreadful waste
british? you mean JAMAICAN.
hey chisacat..he didnt dominate Duran..he ran the whole fight and Duran was not in shape...it was obvious Laing was scared and avoided mixing it up with Duran...ddespite that fight, Laing doesn't belong in the same sentence as Duran
your observation for what it's worth. IMHO Duran was pummeled by Laing. Duran never produced a single combination in that fight, and occasionally tried to turn it into a brawl, at which he hopelessly failed.
Ran first few but then traded toe to toe later
DURAN FANS he beat your man we all love duran but show some respect this fighter just died
@@1man1bike1road he beat Duran fair and square. He dodged for the first couple of rounds, then outboxed Duran for the rest of the fight. The judges called it very close, IMO he won clearly.
Your just pissed have you ever been a boxer and had a fight what’s your talent