heard this was being looked at for early march? anyone heard anything along those lines... ?

if katsidis won this he becomes ring champ!

Katsidis would retire that over hyped fighter.

heard this was being looked at for early march? anyone heard anything along those lines... ?

if katsidis won this he becomes ring champ!

I don't think hes ready to go to war. Katsidis. TKO in the 6th.

Be a great fight to watch I'd reckon.

not a bad fight...casamayor will run a lot and i don't see this being as easy as people predict.

i wouldn't mind seeing katsidis have a warm up before then, as it's been a long time since he last fought.

Seems to me that everyone wants Katsidis to fight everyone. Hope he gets something settled soon.

Seems to me that everyone wants Katsidis to fight everyone. Hope he gets something settled soon.


All i keep hearing are rumours and nothing concrete.
He needs a fight soon.

Katsidis TKO round 10 then KO Diaz

This would be the perfect time to catch Casamayor, he is on the slide big time. Easy win on points or late TKO.

Casamayor is obviously on the slide, but still expect him to come in sharper & in better shape than his last fight.

Casamayor has been one of the top fighters around for a long time, & although he's obviously not what he was, Katsidas better not make the mistake of underestimating him, & train like Casamayor was in his prime.

Not that he is, but suspect that the old dog still has some tricks up his sleeve, & will be taking Katsidas a lot more seriously than an opponent that was supposed to be a decent guy to get back in shape & shake off some rust.

got a video emailed to me of katsidis training on christmas day.. he looked phenomenal. ready to make his mark

Katsidis in battle for Cuban gold

March 04, 2008

MICK Katsidis, the "blood and guts" WBO lightweight champion, aims to be the first Australian to beat a Cuban in the ring when he meets classy Joel Casamayor on March 22.

Katsidis's trainer Brendon Smith, who agrees with predictions of a classic "boxer versus fighter" clash, says his unbeaten fighter will defend his world title and achieve another milestone as the first Australian (amateur or professional) to beat a Cuban.

"It's a real personal challenge for Mick. Casamayor is a great boxer, but he can also mix it," said Smith.

"He's recognised and respected for his class, but he can punch as well. We've studied videos of fights throughout his career and have great respect for what he's done.

"This is the biggest fight of Michael's career and I couldn't be happier with his preparation. It's been perfect, there hasn't been a hiccup."

Boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya says the winner of the March 22 showdown in Cabazon, California can justifiably claim to be the world's best lightweight.

"It's a great match-up," said de la Hoya. "Given the styles of both fighters, I'm expecting a classic battle."

The fight is being staged under the banner of De la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and will be televised by the HBO network and shown on cable television in Australia.

Casamayor, 36, is in the highest echelon of many great boxers to come out of Cuba, having 360 amateur fights and winning Olympic gold in 1992 before defecting and turning professional after the 1996 Olympics.

He has held world titles in the super-featherweight and lightweight divisions, with wins over the likes of Diego Corrales (twice), Nate Campbell and Robert Garcia.

"I've been on top a long time and I'm not about to leave anytime soon," said Casamayor. "Katsidis is a good fighter and he will be on top of his division some day, but this is my time and I'm not about to lose to him."

Although Casamayor is vastly experienced, Smith was adamant Katsidis would not be outgunned in that area.

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thanks for the article dude, nice read, but **** me hasn't De La Hoya ever heard of Juan Diaz, I guess you gotta push the fighter under your banner but that comment from him is just absurd.

good read there. yeah ODLH was a bit premature.. the next fight between the winner of this and the winner of diaz v campbell will decide the premier lightweight in the world.

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thanks for the article dude, nice read, but **** me hasn't De La Hoya ever heard of Juan Diaz, I guess you gotta push the fighter under your banner but that comment from him is just absurd.

Or even David Diaz. Well obviously he has to open his ****ing trap, its De La Hoya's promotion. I want Forbes to knock his front teeth out.

yeah i dont reaaaaaally hate ODLH but if he got hammered by forbes at least we wouldnt have to go through the process of floyd v hoya II

yeah i dont reaaaaaally hate ODLH but if he got hammered by forbes at least we wouldnt have to go through the process of floyd v hoya II

lol well said, I just wish Rocky Marciano was alive today, he would of knocked Oscar out back to Mexico

lol well said, I just wish Rocky Marciano was alive today, he would of knocked Oscar out back to Mexico

He was actually born in the USA.
Besides I can't remember Marciano fighting at Welterweight.

Or even David Diaz. Well obviously he has to open his ****ing trap, its De La Hoya's promotion. I want Forbes to knock his front teeth out.

Forbes isn't Knocking out DLH. DLH maybe a lot of things but Glass Chined he isn't.

just an idea lol

Forbes isn't Knocking out DLH. DLH maybe a lot of things but Glass Chined he isn't.

If you want to stop De La Hoya. Work the body.

If you want to stop De La Hoya. Work the body.

true, once those ribs get a good workout, he'll be breathing hard.

haha work the body if you think he's going to dive like he did against hopkins

Katsidis in battle for Cuban gold

Although Casamayor is vastly experienced, Smith was adamant Katsidis would not be outgunned in that area.

I really want to see Katsidis win this fight but I'm not taking anything away from what Casamayor may still be capable of. I hope Katsidis has paid some interest in learning to "box" more in his training. I know Casamayor looked like total **** in his last fight but that could have just been ring rust, besides, Katsidis hasn't necessarily been "active" either with his last fight having been 8-9 months ago. Either way, I know it'll be exciting.