Katsidis has yet another option [Archive]

stiflers mum

10-14-2009, 10:00 PM

Pacquiao foe wants Katsidis

FORMER world lightweight champ and Manny Pacquiao victim David Diaz wants to fight Aussie rock Michael Katsidis.
Diaz, a former Kostya Tszyu sparring partner, is coming off a tough decision over another former world champ Jesus Chavez, who was badly mauled by Katsidis in his previous bout.

``I would definitely be interested in Katsidis and up to the task,’’ Diaz told ***********.com.

``Him being the WBO belt holder definitely makes it an attractive fight for me and I would like it if we can get it done.’’

Diaz said the Chavez fight in Chicago was ``a good tough fight that we needed to have in order for us to try to get back in and get in title contention. I think we did ok. We didn't do good or great and it just showed the ring rust I had due to the 15 months I had off.
``You know its a learning experience and we will move on from there and get better and get back in the gym.

Scores were 97-93, 96-94, 95-95.

``I thought the scores were pretty accurate considering the way I was fighting,’’ he said.

if JMM doesnt fight him hes got this or the England fight lined up.good to see an aussie making big noise OS.:thumbsup

20a87

10-15-2009, 12:31 AM

cakewalk for katsidis, can have a much better payday off anyone in the division. Hope he fights hatton in england myself.

ipswich express

10-15-2009, 02:21 AM

I think it's a good fight for Mick. Would be an entertaining scrap on US tele.

T.C.W

10-15-2009, 04:06 AM

all spends on HBO, if they won't mick to him it will happen

PIPO23

10-15-2009, 04:33 AM

Diaz to beat katsidis.

20a87

10-15-2009, 04:55 AM

Diaz to beat katsidis.

seriously?? no way! Why would HBO want to make that fight aswell? Katsidis deserves a payday, casamayor rematch? or Juan Diaz rematch? id even like to see malignaggi... but never david diaz

PIPO23

10-15-2009, 05:08 AM

seriously?? no way! Why would HBO want to make that fight aswell? Katsidis deserves a payday, casamayor rematch? or Juan Diaz rematch? id even like to see malignaggi... but never david diaz

It's a tougher fight than what you would expect.I think Diaz is being down graded to shit status.Ridiculous if you ask me.This guy is tough, and can give Katsidis a difficult fight.

ashley

10-15-2009, 05:58 AM

I just hope rocky gets another good fight on soon.

20a87

10-15-2009, 06:00 AM

It's a tougher fight than what you would expect.I think Diaz is being down graded to shit status.Ridiculous if you ask me.This guy is tough, and can give Katsidis a difficult fight.

His last fight wasn't even on tv

thejokerswild

10-15-2009, 10:05 AM

perfect jet

10-15-2009, 06:15 PM

Kats v Diaz is a guaranteed war. I like the fight.

daz52

10-15-2009, 06:45 PM

Kats v Diaz is a guaranteed war. I like the fight.

Katsidis V Anyone is pretty much a guaranteed war!

stiflers mum

10-15-2009, 07:43 PM

I just hope rocky gets another good fight on soon.
i think thats a sure thing.if JMM vacates he gets this or a big English fight he has a fan friendly style his star is on the rise..:good.Kat kicking arse overseas,Green fighting RJJ in Australia aussie boxing is looking good.oh and i nearly forgot Aussie Contendor to fight the man starts Nov 2.the ads are on fox now.Chocs face looks old and haggard i think KO number 2 is coming soon for Choc Ash.:yep

stiflers mum

10-15-2009, 07:46 PM

Diaz to beat katsidis.
blasphemy:-(but great avatar:blurp

"the great"

10-15-2009, 08:24 PM

MIck wont take Diaz, he easily stopped Chavez. Hatton is still on the cards, if he decides to fight again if not it's world title time again with JMM

perfect jet

10-15-2009, 08:58 PM

MIck wont take Diaz, he easily stopped Chavez. Hatton is still on the cards, if he decides to fight again if not it's world title time again with JMM

If he can't get a big money fight, Mick will fight Diaz in a heart beat.

Brendan wants to keep Katsidis active and would love to be fighting every three months. One thing he wont do is stay idle for too long. If it means less money and lesser names, they will still take it.

JOSEY WALES

10-22-2009, 09:15 AM

Bump

stiflers mum

10-22-2009, 08:25 PM

Bump
actually JW if JMM fights ricky in england and katsidis doesnt fight Diaz there might be a fight in england against someone in england whos name i forgot but i think his last name is Murray.do you know anything about this or what this guy is like?

JOSEY WALES

10-23-2009, 04:18 AM

actually JW if JMM fights ricky in england and katsidis doesnt fight Diaz there might be a fight in england against someone in england whos name i forgot but i think his last name is Murray.do you know anything about this or what this guy is like?

John Murray ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) (Click on Name ) lightweight 28(16)-0(0)-02003-2009
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom .

I ain't heared anything about a katsidis fight but Murray can fight and ain't afraid to travel , Kats v Murray would be a war imo , if its held here Kats would get massive support from the Aussies down in Kangaroo Valley ( Earls Court ) and respect from british fight fans after his short but brisk war with Earl .

If Murray did fight Katsidis i reckon Kats would be a clear winner , the lad is only 23 years old or so and lacks experience at the level kats has consitently fought at imo .

Farmboxer

10-24-2009, 03:55 AM

Please...........Katsidis, get a new trainer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

buster007

10-24-2009, 04:26 AM

the best comment on these forums.

nice work sir.

Hmmm

10-24-2009, 07:29 AM

I can understand loyalty and that Kat wants to hold onto Smith. Thats totally fair enough. What should happen is that he should stay with Smith and get a world class trainer to assist with training, introduce a new skillset perhaps. That would abe a win-win situation. Often its important to have someone in your corner who has been through it all with you...

LP_1985

10-24-2009, 07:31 AM

john murrey good be a decent fight. he's got alot of potential.katsidas style his great to watch and wud defo sell in england the that fight cud happen. as for diaz, no way michael shud be fighting better quality than that

Robot16

10-24-2009, 08:31 AM

gold_gloves

10-24-2009, 08:34 AM

kat should fight the diaz fight.

decent money and another W on his record :yep

ipswich express

10-24-2009, 08:44 AM

20a87

10-24-2009, 09:37 AM

I don't get why people are so desperate to see Katsidis with another trainer. The bloke is nearly 30 years old. I can't see anything else getting added that's not already there. He's a pressure fighter with heavy hands, it's worked well for him so far.

agreed, in his last fight he seemed to have addressed any glaring shortcomings in his defence. People in boxing are often too quick to dismiss the work of a trainer who builds a fighter and instead credits a name trainer with someone else's work

buster007

10-24-2009, 08:00 PM

ipswich,

u thought kats 2 losses were good?

stiflers mum

10-24-2009, 08:16 PM

ipswich,

u thought kats 2 losses were good?
i think he has improved his defence since then.he had Casa out of the ring and ran headfirst into the punch that KO'd him.its all experience a few losses are ok casamayor and Diaz arent bums.

stiflers mum

10-24-2009, 08:23 PM

John Murray ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) (Click on Name ) lightweight 28(16)-0(0)-02003-2009
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom .

I ain't heared anything about a katsidis fight but Murray can fight and ain't afraid to travel , Kats v Murray would be a war imo , if its held here Kats would get massive support from the Aussies down in Kangaroo Valley ( Earls Court ) and respect from british fight fans after his short but brisk war with Earl .

If Murray did fight Katsidis i reckon Kats would be a clear winner , the lad is only 23 years old or so and lacks experience at the level kats has consitently fought at imo .
thats him i got it off mr wilsons whats your favourite charred remains thread.:good

stiflers mum

10-24-2009, 08:28 PM

IMO i had jesus chavez doing real well v kats before he got cut.

Diaz v katz equals a good fight why would you not want it?
he didnt say he didnt wnt it just that Diaz would win.blasphemer.

Robot16

10-24-2009, 08:38 PM

he didnt say he didnt wnt it just that Diaz would win.blasphemer.

I clicked the wrong quote button.

seriously?? no way! Why would HBO want to make that fight aswell? Katsidis deserves a payday, casamayor rematch? or Juan Diaz rematch? id even like to see malignaggi... but never david diaz

cakewalk for katsidis, can have a much better payday off anyone in the division. Hope he fights hatton in england myself.

IMO it is a good fight, he is fighting a name fighter with a good record, if he dominates it is something to compare against pacs victory

stiflers mum

10-24-2009, 08:45 PM

I clicked the wrong quote button.

IMO it is a good fight, he is fighting a name fighter with a good record, if he dominates it is something to compare against pacs victory
it would be good if Diaz made another post fight interview like he did after the Pac fight.:lol::lol::lol:

Robot16

10-24-2009, 08:51 PM

it would be good if Diaz made another post fight interview like he did after the Pac fight.:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol: he's not that powerful but fuckin fast lol

ipswich express

10-24-2009, 09:40 PM

i think he has improved his defence since then.he had Casa out of the ring and ran headfirst into the punch that KO'd him.its all experience a few losses are ok casamayor and Diaz arent bums.

He was beating Casamayor when he got sloppy. There's not a thing Smith could do for him there. Juan Diaz is always going to be a tough fight for Mick. He has pretty much everything Mick does, plus more boxing ability.

buster007

10-24-2009, 09:57 PM

yes he got sloppy vs casamayor but he was also lucky to make it past rnd 1.

vs juan diaz and any others in future, the better defence could be the difference between winning and losing a world title. surely that's a good enough reason.

and yes i agree that kats will always have the fenech mentality and it mostly works well for him. but if he wants to do well against marquez and even pacman, he has to alter his style more surely.

i'd like to see him fight both these guys but wouldn't like to just see him get pummeled from pillar to post..

ipswich express

10-24-2009, 10:49 PM

My point is he is 29. What you see now, is probably him at his best.

buster007

10-25-2009, 12:03 AM

with his style he is capable of beating anybody at the top level but he is vulnerable too against fighters he should beat.

i'll cheer no matter how or who he fights. he's aussie and he's all class outside the ring too.

ipswich express

10-25-2009, 08:13 AM

And that's where I disagree. I don't think he is capable of beating "everyone" at the top level. However, he's at the top and I hope he can do it.

stiflers mum

10-25-2009, 08:30 PM

Dr Gonzo

10-25-2009, 08:36 PM

IMO he has improved in each fight since his losses.Ramirez he won but could have looked better but Chavez and Escobedo were great performances.he wont beat Pac if Pac accepts one of his challenges but him and his trainer obviously do and good luck too him hope he proves me wrong.

for a guy that has a rubbish trainer and fairly limited skills he has done very well, he is a warrior and a good true blue aussie, great guy and a great fighter

would love to see him go with roach or even mcgirt, he needs to be shown how to utilise his power... the guy is obviously strong but has a tendency to slap and telegraph some of his punches instead of putting his weight into it - watch him in the Juan Diaz fight in the later rounds... with a good trainer he could be so much more

perfect jet

10-25-2009, 09:13 PM

Few things...

Marquez fight is top of their list obviously

Kats missus having a baby in Dec, so that's a priority right now.

Their is another possibility should the Marquez fight not eventuate. nfd there.

Diaz and Murray have never been discussed. They wont be happening anytime soon.

roscoe

10-25-2009, 10:24 PM

I'd like to see Kats rematch Casamayor then Hatton. I think Kats has the power to surprise Hatton. Styles make fights & Hattons is perfect for Kats & his chin doesn't seem to be what it was anymore. Both good money earnings & winnable fights for our real Oz champion.

Farmboxer

10-25-2009, 11:50 PM

He just needs to hire a really good trainer, such as Roach.

20a87

10-26-2009, 04:50 AM

for a guy that has a rubbish trainer and fairly limited skills he has done very well, he is a warrior and a good true blue aussie, great guy and a great fighter

would love to see him go with roach or even mcgirt, he needs to be shown how to utilise his power... the guy is obviously strong but has a tendency to slap and telegraph some of his punches instead of putting his weight into it - watch him in the Juan Diaz fight in the later rounds... with a good trainer he could be so much more

buddy mcgirt has a tendency to make fighters fight like he did so would be rubbish for katsidis and roach is decent enough yet there seems to be nothing wrong with brendon smith and katsidis as a team. Also i think katsidis turns his hands over well for his shots and only "slaps" when throwing excessive flurries like he did against earl

one in a million

10-27-2009, 02:58 AM

JMM, Cassamayor and Hatton would be a good choice of opponent for the Katsidis team.

31st January will see Katsidis have a day in the ring with plenty of admirers, officials and prospects watching on. A true warrior from Oz on a path travelled by other world boxing champions ready to tackle what is put before him - Respect, Honour, Determination, Heart & Soul.

I hope KMA readers read the Michael Katsidis article and take in the amount of pressure he has been in over the last year or so, fighting and training away from home. I will be supporting his next fight, enjoying it from the comfort from my own home zone [Only registered and activated users can see links]

KMA will be behind Katsidis 100%

LeonMcS

10-27-2009, 03:02 AM

Hopefully KMA will actually see his next fight live.

one in a million

10-27-2009, 03:15 AM

One would think so but I have come to learn not to expect too much from the australian boxing industry :roll:

one in a million

10-29-2009, 07:58 AM

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