Kirkland Laing

Boxer

Birthday June 20, 1954

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Jamaica

DEATH DATE Jun 9, 2021 (66)

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About

2-time British Welterweight Champion, EBU Welterweight Champion from May-November 1990, and the author of The Gifted One.

Before Fame

He was born in Jamaica and was raised Orthodox.

Trivia

His shocking split-decision victory over Roberto Duran was named Ring Magazine's Upset of the Year.

Family Life

He married Felicidad Laing in 1978.

Associated With

He and Kell Brook have both been British Welterweight Champions.