Michael Katsidis 19th Sept

[one in a million]

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Michael Katsidis v Vincente Escobedo - 19th Sept

Born and raised in Toowoomba, Queensland 28 year old Katsidis is trained and managed by Brendon Smith. Smith’s past experience as a boxer has worked as a key advantage for Katsidis who turned professional in December 2001. His determination is strong, gaining additional global knowledge and boxing skills with every fight he competes in.[Only registered and activated users can see links]


Melissa, keep this thread running. 26 thousand visits and 20 pages. Saves alot of us from doing the leg work to find the news. Thankyou.

[WhataRock]

St Kilda?

I used to think you were cool one in a million.

[one in a million]

St Kilda...what the?

I have never been cool.

I hope Katsidis punishes Escobedo.

Green is Nov, he can wait...

[WhataRock]

St Kilda...what the?

I have never been cool.

I hope Katsidis punishes Escobedo.

Green is Nov, he can wait...


Your stubby holder.

[Flea Man]

Escebedo vs Katsidis will go a long way to proving the best in the 135lb division IMO.

Winner fights Valero and there you have it. I personally think both of these guys could beat Valero, who is completely overrated. The winner of this vs Valero is pretty much the only decent matchup that can be made though, due to the variables.

[flamengo]

Your stubby holder.

..Its not a stubby holder WaR... Cant you see the little blue rope attached..???. Its a ?Stubby holder with . umm.. err.. wings..

[Farmboxer]

Katsidis has a lot of potential, but he needs a great trainer.

[buster007]

unfortunately everybody other than michael seems to have that opinion.

he might only have a handful of fights left in him and he would want to make the most of it. if he fought a smarter fight there would be next to no one that michael could not beat.

[bushboy]

With Katsidis' current fighting style I couldnt see him having more then 5 more meaningful fights, which is a shame for a guy so young

[the beaver]

Katsidis has a lot of potential, but he needs a great trainer.


Actually i don't think he has abundance of potenial, just lots of guts and determination.

[ashley]

Is this fight Main event PPV?

[daz52]

Is this fight Main event PPV?



Yeah but if you want to see it live you have to go to a Sky Ringside venue. Mainevent aren't showing it until Tuesday after the fight.

[LeonMcS]

If Choc was on the card it'd be a Main Event blockbuster. Katsidis should take some notes from the man and copy his crowd pleasing style.

[Kegsy]

If Choc was on the card it'd be a Main Event blockbuster. Katsidis should take some notes from the man and copy his crowd pleasing style.
:yep

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Michael Katsidis v Vincente Escobedo - 19th Sept

Born and raised in Toowoomba, Queensland 28 year old Katsidis is trained and managed by Brendon Smith. Smith’s past experience as a boxer has worked as a key advantage for Katsidis who turned professional in December 2001. His determination is strong, gaining additional global knowledge and boxing skills with every fight he competes in.[Only registered and activated users can see links]


Melissa, keep this thread running. 26 thousand visits and 20 pages. Saves alot of us from doing the leg work to find the news. Thankyou.

Youv'e outed yourself...

Go Saints!

[stiflers mum]

Katsidis wants Pacquiao, Marquez after Escobedo

MICHAEL Katsidis says a big win over Vicente Escobedo next month will propel him to superfights against Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez.

Katsidis turned 29 last Saturday and celebrated by sparring two separate opponents over 12 rounds.

He is leaving no stone unturned as he bids to regain his WBO interim lightweight world title against Vicente Escobedo in Las Vegas on September 19.

The bout will feature on the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather Jr-Juan Manuel Marquez super fight at the MGM Grand.


Katsidis told journalist Cameron Leslie of the Toowoomba Chronicle that his bout with Escobedo is one of the most important of his career.


“Marquez has the WBO world title, so if I win the interim belt, he has to fight me or I become the full world champion,” Katsidis said.

“I'd be just as happy to fight him, but either way, we're on the verge of something really big.

“I haven't been focused on anything other than this fight.’’

Katsidis (25-2, 21 KO's) has gained worldwide acclaim as one of world boxing’s most exciting fighters and has repeatedly challenged Pacquiao, saying he believes the Filipino’s style is perfect for him.

He has been in with some of the best in the world over his eight-year career, including Joel Casamayor and Juan Diaz and comes into this bout on the back of two successive wins, including an April stoppage of former world champion Jesus Chavez.

At 27, 2004 US Olympian Escobedo (21-1, 13 KO's) is ready for his first world title opportunity.

In his last three-fights he has impressively beaten the previously undefeated Dominic Salcido and former world champions Carlos Hernandez and Kevin Kelley and there seems little doubt he is ready for the step up.

One thing you can say about Kat, he has got a set of balls on him thats for sure.

[ashley]

Thats for sure.....I will be watching his fight along with Money if they have in on in NZ :good

[roscoe]

All the respect to Kats for wanting to fight the best. Very unusual compared to some of our bigger named Oz fighters.

[perfect jet]

Escobedo will be a hard out for Kats.

This kid has skills. Kats is a lot younger and stronger than Hernandez though so it will be interesting to see whether Escobedo can handle that type of pressure and strength.

[ranser]

How can Katsidis be calling out Pacman..??I don't know how he has the right to do that..

[20a87]

About a month ago the rumours in the uk was katsidis vs hatton, more chance of that and a payday for katsidis

[stiflers mum]

How can Katsidis be calling out Pacman..??I don't know how he has the right to do that..
just throwing his name into the mix pac has much bigger fish to fry than kat but kat thinks he has the style to beat him and is throwing out the challenge good on him.personally as much as i would like kat to win i think pac would own him badly but still gotta admire his courage.

[stevekaradeniz]

How can Katsidis be calling out Pacman..??I don't know how he has the right to do that..


Im shaking my head - no offence dude, but how does Katsidis need 'a right' to call out Manny? Any boxer is allowed to call anyone they like out. Doesn't mean Manny has to or will accept. But Katsidis can call out whoever the hell he wants.

Same goes for any boxer out there.

[one in a million]

Maybe Floyd jnr will call upon Pacman after JMM...P4P/50,50?

[Losfer_Words]

he might only have a handful of fights left in him and he would want to make the most of it. if he fought a smarter fight there would be next to no one that michael could not beat.

With Katsidis' current fighting style I couldnt see him having more then 5 more meaningful fights, which is a shame for a guy so young

Actually i don't think he has abundance of potenial, just lots of guts and determination.

3 very good points that I completely agree with. I'm a huge fan (who isn't) but I do worry about his boxing future in the long-term. If he continues to fight the way that he does and take the punishment he allows to get through his 'defence' then he'll not be around for as long as he should be. I know he's very good mates with his trainer but if he were to move camp then it would be a very wise move, IMO. Someone with a heart like Katisidis has with skills to match is a very lethal combination. I cannot wait until the Escobedo fight:yep.

[PorkChopExpress]

How can Katsidis be calling out Pacman..??I don't know how he has the right to do that..



Umm, it's not like he said Pac is ducking him or anything. Just that he wants to fight him - is that not ok with you??

[one in a million]

Maybe Floyd jnr will call upon Pacman after JMM...P4P/50,50?

Tough one. His skill is undeniable - but how well it's been pushed and tested is the reason you have to start a thread asking.

I don't think he's fought anyone as good or fast as Pac or Mosley and time will tell if he ever does.

Pac could KO him I reckon - speed, accuracy and sheer power. Mosley would be a closer fight. Liklihood is PBF outpoints them both.

Nice discussion in another thread about an identical topic raised in this 'one'.

[wangman]

Does anyone know anything about Michael Katsidis current trainer? I've read in a few articles the Donaire Sr is his cutman. Also read that Steve Curin has helped him train before? So am i right in thinking Brendon Smith is just his manager these days?

[COULDHAVEBEEN]

...but I do worry about his boxing future in the long-term. If he continues to fight the way that he does and take the punishment he allows to get through his 'defence' then he'll not be around for as long as he should be...

There's similarities to 'Hitman' Harding who's lack of defence other than a cast-iron jaw saw Johnny Lewis beg him to hang 'em up early. Pity he didn't listen.

[one in a million]

Does anyone know anything about Michael Katsidis current trainer? I've read in a few articles the Donaire Sr is his cutman. Also read that Steve Curin has helped him train before? So am i right in thinking Brendon Smith is just his manager these days?

Waynesmale should be able to answer that for you, where is the Lonewolf?

[one in a million]

Look out Perth the Green Machine fly's in next Friday!

[Phil Austin]

look out Green Machine, Leon will be stalking you everywhere you go! :p

[ranser]

Umm, it's not like he said Pac is ducking him or anything. Just that he wants to fight him - is that not ok with you??

its ok with me,but which 1 of the 4 main belts does Katsidis hold??and he is calling out the no1 p4p fighter in the world? whats wrong with u .
He lost to an ageing Casamayor via ko and lost convincingly to Diaz, and now he is calling out Pac..??
I like Katsidis a lot, but he has a long way to go before he starts calling out the best fighter in the world.

[one in a million]

look out Green Machine, Leon will be stalking you everywhere you go! :p

I never knew he was that hard up on Greeny :think

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Reported in The Chronicle sports 6th April...Boxing great Bernard Hopkins believes Toowoomba boxer Michael Katsidis is now firmly entrenched among the elite of the lightweight division :good

[ashley]

Reported in The Chronicle sports 6th April...Boxing great Bernard Hopkins believes Toowoomba boxer Michael Katsidis is now firmly entrenched among the elite of the lightweight division :good

Lets hope he wins in style this weekend and gets another big fight soon.

[stiflers mum]

Lets hope he wins in style this weekend and gets another big fight soon.
agreed
:good

[perfect jet]

Very interesting fight this one. Escobedo is trained by Berestein, and he has been sparring with Marquez.

I've watched a bit of footage on him. He reminds me a bit of Oscar in patches. I think he'l play counter puncher. Thing is, he reacts a bit negative to pressure. He goes back and covers up. Kats can take advantage of that when he presses.

Hard fight to pick.

[Robot16]

Escebedo vs Katsidis will go a long way to proving the best in the 135lb division IMO.

Winner fights Valero and there you have it. I personally think both of these guys could beat Valero, who is completely overrated. The winner of this vs Valero is pretty much the only decent matchup that can be made though, due to the variables.

Katsidis isnt gonna box or outbox Valero, if they fight Valero will tear katsidis up imo.

[one in a million]

Go the Sainters & go Katsidis!

[perfect jet]

Kats 135

Escobedo 134

[ashley]

Kats 135

Escobedo 134

GO ROCKY :good:happy

[shredder]

very dissapointed with austars coverage( 2 days delay).but i have found somewhere to watch it live so i am happy now.time to warm up for the fight ( beers ).. GO KATSIDIS !!!!

[maco_187]

in how many hours people reckon katsidis will get on?

[Sai]

I reckon about midday with the main event starting about2. I'll be at the pub anyway so I'm sure I can amuse myself til it starts.

[perfect jet]

Don't forget guys, this is the semi final of GBP's lightweight tournament :)

The final will be in 2011. LOL.

[Sai]

Both guys in the ring. Buffer announcing. Kats looks confident. Should be a great scrap.

[Sai]

Escobedo wins r1 kats 2&3.

[Rodin]

As long as he doesn't fall for the old "I'm hurt" possum & run full steam onto a sleeper (again)

[one in a million]

Bugger, can't make it to the Greenwood :verysad will wait patiently for the results in here.

[shamrockrhino]

any one calling it? pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese:|

[Kegsy]

Michael Katsidis won by split decision.

[Freddy Krueger]

any one calling it? pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese:|

Check the general forum.

[one in a million]

Michael Katsidis won by split decision.

Excellent

[Rise Above]

Katsidis looked pretty good today. He even used a jab and head movement on some occasions. No way it should have been a split decision, not sure what fight one of the judges was watching.

[ashley]

Great fight for ROCKY :D:good:happy:hi:

I had it 117-111....but what do I know :nut

I gave Escobedo rd's 2, 7 and 11.

Rocky was great...lots of power and even though he throws very little entry shots he manages to get in close and win the encounters.

Escobedo is one tough nut.....rocky hit him with everything including the kitchen sink :yep

Rocky showed that he's ready for the next big fight in the division....maybe against hype job Valero {I rate him...hehe}

All in all great fight card....drank loads of piss and had a great time :D

[Rodin]

115-113, 118-110 win on two cards. Then his goose Mike Fitzgerald, had Escobedo ahead 116-112 on the third card."
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[Phil Austin]

especially considering that picture was taken in seth efrika, talk about the slow boat.... :p

[goodnight]

especially considering that picture was taken in seth efrika, talk about the slow boat.... :p


Sign says china,


in authentic chinese too :yep

[Phil Austin]

Hmm so that Lebanese joint down the road from me, means I am actually living in Beirut?

[goodnight]

Hmm so that Lebanese joint down the road from me, means I am actually living in Beirut?

Nah man, I deadset thought it was china. :think

[Rodin]

Well I only had two choices. Should have done my homework Phil. Your quality control process is to be feared. :lol:
Mike is a real homey. Twice he's been out of the States.
IBO in Sth Efrica (Hope he didn't nick your gig mate) & Korea.
With that sort of judging, Wisconsin is his best (safest) bet. :lol::lol:

[Phil Austin]

No-one nicks my gigs mate! :p Not sure what the story was but we only used him the once! The fight poster on the side of the van with Thomas Mashaba on it was the give away! ;)

[Rodin]

No-one nicks my gigs mate! :p Not sure what the story was but we only used him the once! The fight poster on the side of the van with Thomas Mashaba on it was the give away! ;)


That'll learn me to trust U-know-who :lol::lol:
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[Phil Austin]

lol - you should have learnt that years ago!

[COULDHAVEBEEN]

Apparently judge Mike Fitzgerald, who scored Katsidis' fight 112 -116 in favour of Escobido, is to be 'investigated'.

The other judges had it 118-110 and 116-112, both for Kats.

Perhaps a vision test might be in order for our friend Mr Fitzgerald as well!

[ipswich express]

Sounds like he returned a horrible card from all reports.

[perfect jet]

Sounds like he returned a horrible card from all reports.

I found it hard to give Escobedo any rounds at all. Although I wouldn't argue if somebody scored a rd or two for him.

Berestein asked Escobedo at the end of the 8th (?) if he wanted to continue.

Yet an imbecile judge had him winning the fight. Disgusting.

[COULDHAVEBEEN]

...Yet an imbecile judge had him winning the fight. Disgusting.

Is it a case of an honest judge having a bad night, or something worse again?

[Sai]

I found it hard to give Escobedo any rounds at all. Although I wouldn't argue if somebody scored a rd or two for him.

Berestein asked Escobedo at the end of the 8th (?) if he wanted to continue.

Yet an imbecile judge had him winning the fight. Disgusting.

I think he probably won 1&7 definitely then probably a 50:50 shot at the 11th. You'd really have a hard time giving him much other than that to be honest. I did have a weird feeling of a bullshit robbery coming in, especially after they read the first card out, but fortunately the right man got the nod. Kats has definitely added to his stock with a good win against a class opponent. The guy deserves it, so all credit to him.

[perfect jet]

Is it a case of an honest judge having a bad night, or something worse again?

Well, I'd say this....lets not pretend judges aren't influenced or coerced in to scoring in favor of a particular fighter.

Their is no logical reason for that judge to score in favor of Escobedo. Forget the "he had a different view to the other two judges" and all that crap they trot out. He scored it 8-4 for Escobedo. How on earth did that kid win eight rounds, especially when you consider his trainer asked him if he wanted to continue with four rounds to go.

[ashley]

I think he probably won 1&7 definitely then probably a 50:50 shot at the 11th. You'd really have a hard time giving him much other than that to be honest. I did have a weird feeling of a bullshit robbery coming in, especially after they read the first card out, but fortunately the right man got the nod. Kats has definitely added to his stock with a good win against a class opponent. The guy deserves it, so all credit to him.

I gave him 2, 7 and 11....but I was pissed :yep

[one in a million]

Why is it that when Katsidis has a fight coming up Gren & Dean get talked about...their apparent fight will be later on.

I will be supporting Katsidis on March 27th :bbb

[one in a million]

Maybe Floyd jnr will call upon Pacman after JMM...P4P/50,50?

A pity about the random testing debacle :rofl

[one in a million]

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As an East Ender, Mitchell is a big West Ham fan and the owner of 'The Hammers' who used to sponsor Lennox Lewis (Lennox Lewis, a boxing commentator of many words) among other fighters was quoted in reports that he'd love to bring the fight to Upton Park.