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James Kirkland was born on 19 March, 1984 in Austin, Texas, U.S., is an American boxer. Discover James Kirkland's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?

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Age 39 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 19 March, 1984
Birthday 19 March
Birthplace Austin, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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James Kirkland Height, Weight & Measurements

At 39 years old, James Kirkland height is 5 ft 9 in and Weight Welterweight Light middleweight Middleweight.

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Height 5 ft 9 in
Weight Welterweight Light middleweight Middleweight
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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James Kirkland Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Kirkland worth at the age of 39 years old? James Kirkland’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated James Kirkland's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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2000

He was one of boxing's most prominent junior middleweight prospects in the late 2000s and early 2010s, until an 18-month prison stint set his career back significantly.

Nicknamed the "Mandingo Warrior", Kirkland is known for being a highly aggressive southpaw Pressure fighter with formidable punching power, having scored 88% of his victories via knockout.

Kirkland has an amateur record of 134–12 and won the Silver Gloves championship four years in a row and lost on a controversial decision to James Patterson in the finals of the National Golden Gloves.

Instead of going to the Olympics, Kirkland turned professional to provide for his family.

2001

Kirkland turned professional in August 2001 in San Antonio, Texas.

In his debut Kirkland defeated fellow debutant Maurice Chalmers with a third-round knockout.

Kirkland has been trained by former women's champion Ann Wolfe since 2001.

2008

James Derick Kirkland is an American professional boxer who held the regional WBO–NABO junior middleweight title in 2008.

On November 22, 2008, Kirkland (24–0, 21 KOs) won an 8th round technical knockout versus Brian Vera (16–2, 10 KOs).

Kirkland dropped Vera twice in Round 2.

2009

On March 7, 2009, Kirkland defeated Joel Julio on HBO's Boxing After Dark at the HP Pavilion in San Jose by TKO after Round 6.

As of 2009, Kirkland was on probation for an armed robbery conviction in 2003, for which he spent 30 months in prison.

On Sunday, April 19, 2009, Kirkland was stopped in Austin traffic and arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, Kirkland was sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to the firearm charge.

2010

Kirkland was released from prison in September 2010 and spent several more months in a halfway house in Austin, Texas.

2011

On March 5, 2011, Kirkland returned to the ring after an almost 2-year layoff to defeat Ahsandi Gibbs via first-round KO.

Two weeks later he stopped Jhon Berrio by 2nd round TKO.

Just 3 weeks after that, on April 9, 2011, Kirkland faced Nobuhiro Ishida of Japan, in what was supposed to be a stay-busy fight for Kirkland.

However, in a stunning upset, the previously undefeated Kirkland was stopped in the first round by the Japanese fighter, who isn't known for being a big puncher having only 7 KO's in 29 fights, getting knocked down 3 times.

After the loss, Kirkland split with trainer Kenny Adams and reunited with Ann Wolfe.

Kirkland and Wolfe had broken up after Kirkland went to prison.

Kirkland came back from his first-round knockout loss to score three knockdowns over Alexis Hloros en route to a second-round knockout.

He entered the fight his usual aggression, looking to mix it up immediately and scored two knockdowns in the opening round.

First, Hloros went down during a flurry and then he took a knee during another stream of punches.

On November 5, 2011, in a highly exciting fight, Kirkland rose from a first round knockdown to defeat Angulo via 6th-round TKO.

In addition to his aforementioned victories over Angulo, Kirkland's other notable wins have been against Brian Vera (TKO8), who just lost a controversial decision to Julio César Chávez Jr., Joel Julio (TKO6) and Eromosele Albert (TKO1).

2013

On October 16, 2013, it was announced that Kirkland, has signed with promoter/rap star 50 Cent and his company SMS Promotions and has his next fight lined up.

On December 7, 2013, Kirkland continued his winning ways with a sixth-round TKO of 23-year-old prospect Glen Tapia at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

In the article, Kirkland was described as 'potentially, the most dominant offensive force in boxing since a prime Mike Tyson'.

Kirkland fought former Super Welterweight Champion Canelo Álvarez after his decision victory over Erislandy Lara on July 12.

The fight took place on May 9 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas with Kirkland losing by KO in 3rd round.

In June 2013, Kirkland was arrested for assault causing bodily injury and family violence.

2016

In 2016 he was again arrested, this time for failing to pay child support.