Roberto Durán vs. Kirkland Laing

Roberto Durán vs. Kirkland Laing
DateSeptember 4, 1982
VenueCobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Tale of the tape
Boxer Roberto Durán Kirkland Laing
Nickname Manos de Piedra
("Hands of Stone")		 The Gifted One
Hometown Panama City, Panama Province, Panama Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, U.K.
Pre-fight record 74–3 (56 KO) 23–3–1 (10 KO)
Age 31 years, 2 months 28 years, 2 months
Height 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm) 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg) 149+1⁄4 lb (68 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition WBA
No. 5 Ranked Light Middleweight[1]
The Ring
No. 8 Ranked Light Middleweight[2]
2–division world champion		 Former British welterweight champion
Result
Laing wins via SD (96–94, 96–94, 94–96)

Roberto Durán vs. Kirkland Laing was a professional boxing match contested on September 4, 1982.[3] The virtually unknown Laing scored an upset win over Durán, a 2-division world champion whom was considered one of boxing's top fighters.

The Ring magazine named the fight the upset of the year for 1982.[4]

Background

Earlier in the year, 2-division world champion Roberto Durán had lost to WBC super middleweight champion Wilfred Benítez in his bid for a third world title in a third different weight class.[5] Having lost his last two world title fights, the 31-year old Durán was thought to possibly be on the decline, though he announced his intentions to continue his boxing career. A rematch with Benítez was discussed, while then-WBA super welterweight champion Davey Moore, former welterweight champion Thomas Hearns and then-undefeated prospects Mike McCallum and Tony Ayala Jr. also emerged as possible opponents.[6]

In late July 1982, Durán's next opponents were narrowed down to Moore and Ayala. Durán's promoter Don King announced that Durán would face Ayala on November 19, while rival promoter Bob Arum claimed Durán had agreed to face Moore.[7] Days later, Durán admitted that while he had reached an agreement with Arum to face Moore, he would indeed face Ayala for King, claiming the confusion was caused by him being unaware that his former manager had signed a three-fight contract with King earlier in the year.[8]

Before facing Ayala in November, Durán would first take a tune-up fight with Kirkland Laing scheduled for September 4 in Detroit's Cobo Hall. While Laing sported a decent 23–3–1 record and had held the British welterweight title, he was completely unknown in the United States and had not faced anyone close to the status of Durán. Laing was given virtually no chance to win and was such a heavy underdog that oddsmakers didn't bother setting any betting lines, while some in the British media called for the fight to be cancelled thinking Laing's life could be at risk against a fighter the caliber of Durán.[9]

The fight

In a shocking upset, Laing earned a split decision victory, winning on 2 judge's scorecards by the score of 96–94, while the third scored the fight 96–94 in favor of Durán. Using constant movement and an unorthodox hands down approach, Laing gave Durán trouble throughout the fight as Durán struggled to land any substantial offense. In the seventh Laing was able to land a huge right hand that stunned Durán and controlled the remainder of the fight thereafter, serving as the aggressor and peppering the tired Durán with jabs.[10]

Aftermath

Following his loss to Laing, Durán's anticipated match with Ayala was almost immediately cancelled, as it was thought Durán's poor performance would hurt the marketability of the fight.[11] Angered by Durán's loss, Don King stormed into the dressing room after the fight and exchanged words with Durán and his team.[12] King then severed ties with Durán stating "I will not stand in his way if he insists on continuing in the ring, but I will not promote him anymore." and urged him to retire "with the dignity his career deserves."[13] Durán chose to continue his boxing career and signed with Bob Arum only weeks after the Laing fight.[14] The following year, Durán would upset 23-year old super welterweight champion Davey Moore to capture his third world title.

Meanwhile, hoping to capitalized on Laing's big win and sudden popularity, his manager Mickey Duff hoped to pit Laing against either of the top two welterweight contenders, Milton McCrory and Donald Curry, however these fights never came to be. Laing remained inactive for over a year and when he finally returned, he was knocked out by Fred Hutchings. Following the loss to Hutchings, Laing returned to fighting lower-level fighters mostly in his Native England until 1994, never again reaching world title contention.[15]

Fight card

Confirmed bouts:[16]

Weight Class Weight vs. Method Round Notes
Super Welterweight 154 lbs. Kirkland Laing def. Roberto Durán SD 10/10
Super Welterweight 154 lbs. David Braxton def. Miguel Angel Hernandez KO 2/10
Lightweight 135 lbs. Jimmy Paul def. Tyrone Lee TKO 1/10
Middleweight 160 lbs. Duane Thomas def. Jesse Abrams UD 2/10

Broadcasting

Country Broadcaster
 United Kingdom BBC
 United States ESPN

References

  1. ^ "World Boxing Association ratings as of June 25, 1982". Record-Journal. World Boxing Association. 21 July 1982. p. 12. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  2. ^ "The Ring Magazine ratings". Reading Eagle. The Ring Magazine. Associated Press. 1 September 1982. p. 30. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Roberto Duran vs. Kirkland Laing". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  4. ^ KIRKLAND LAING, KNOWN FOR UPSET WIN OVER ROBERTO DURAN, DIES AT AGE 66, The Ring article, Retrieved on 2024-06-24
  5. ^ BENITEZ OUTPOINTS DURAN UNANIMOUSLY, KEEPS TITLE, NY Times article, 1982-01-31, Retrieved on 2024-06-23
  6. ^ Return of Duran Inspires No Fear, NY Times article, 1982-07-08 Retrieved on 2024-06-23
  7. ^ Who Will Fight Duran?, NY Times article, 1982-07-30 Retrieved on 2024-06-23
  8. ^ Contract Confusion, NY Times article, 1982-08-03 Retrieved on 2024-06-23
  9. ^ [1], britishboxers.co.uk article, 2014-09-11 Retrieved on 2024-06-23
  10. ^ Jamaican Upsets Duran, NY Times article, 1982-09-05 Retrieved on 2024-06-24
  11. ^ A Lost Payday, NY Times article, 1982-09-07 Retrieved on 2024-06-24
  12. ^ Duran's dreams suffer knockout,The Windsor Star article, 1982-09-07 Retrieved on 2024-06-24
  13. ^ Former lightweight and welterweight champion Roberto Duran's loss last..., UPI article, 1982-09-07 Retrieved on 2024-06-24
  14. ^ Roberto Duran, the former world lightweight and welterweight champion,..., UPI article, 1982-09-24 Retrieved on 2024-06-24
  15. ^ Roberto Duran, the former world lightweight and welterweight champion,..., The Guardian article, 2021-06-28 Retrieved on 2024-06-24
  16. ^ "BoxRec - event".
Preceded by Roberto Durán's bouts
4 September 1982 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
vs. Joey Mack
 Kirkland Laing's bouts
4 September 1982 		Succeeded by
vs. Fred Hutchings
Awards
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José Cuevas vs. Roger Stafford 		The Ring Upset of the Year
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Michael Dokes vs. Gerrie Coetzee
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