Michael Katsidis vs. Kevin Mitchell Heads To a Purse Bid

By Rick Reeno

BoxingScene.com was notified that Michael Katsidis vs. Kevin Mitchell is heading to a purse bid on March 2 at the WBO's office in Puerto Rico. The process will start at 11am with $150,000 being the starting bid. Katsidis is the WBO's interim-lightweight champion and Mitchell rated at number one in the top ten. The purse bid was ordered pursuant to the request of Katsidis' manager Brendon Smith. Mitchell's promoter Frank Warren wants to stage the fight in the UK, while Smith would like for it to happen in Australia.