Two of the most exciting fighters in boxing are set to clash in a certain fight of the year contender on November 8th.
James Kirkland and Gabriel Rosado are set to put everything on the line, as they have done throughout their respective careers, on the undercard of Bernard Hopkins vs Sergey Kovalev.
Kirkland 32-1(28) has proven a hard nut to crack, only Nobuhiro Ishida has beaten the 'Mandingo Warrior' in one round - but many point to Kirkland's well publicised out of the ring issues as the reason for the shock defeat.
Kirkland however is beatable, but as many have found out the American's heart is as tough as one-and-off trainer Ann Wolfe's workouts.
Glen Tapia and Alfredo Angulo have both learned the hard way that going to war with Kirkland has consequences. Both were stopped brutally in 6 rounds.
Carlos Molina was one of the few that managed to tame Kirkland before he was disqualified in the 10th round when his corner entered the ring too early after he was dropped in the same session.
Rosado has found it just as tough, but hasnt't managed to retain such a illustrious record.
At 21-8(13) Rosado has fought the best in Middleweight and Light Middle.
He lost 4 contests in the first 3 years of his professional career including a 2nd round stoppage at the hands of the aforementioned Angulo.
Rosado has not won since 2012, losing to Gennady Golovkin in 7 and Peter Quillin - in a competitive contest - in 10. Inbetween was a defeat to J'Leon Love which was later changed to a no-contest after Love tested positive. His last contest in the boxing ring was a convincing points defeat to Jermell Charlo.
They both bring heavy artillery into the ring, and while Rosado is arguably the bigger and has competed at a higher level, the pick is for Kirkland to steamroll through in another barnburner in under 8 rounds.
Sit back and enjoy!
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