Aussies: Is Michael Katsidis big in Australia?

Katsidis is a warrior! He even challenged Mundine earlier in the year, and Mundine's a middleweight! If that fight happens, and he beats him, he will be known!

nah, he should relocate to either the UK or Germany. He'd make at least 10 times more money. He isn't young and takes punishment, so I'd be recommending him to go to Germany. He hasn't really taken much punishment since the Casamayor and Diaz fight, his guard is much better.

I would say more like 1 in 10,000 :P that will soon change though Kostya wasn't given a chance by the media or known by the public in his earlier years as well

It just adds to his motivation to be the best. He'll be there one day. nah, he should relocate to either the UK or Germany. He'd make at least 10 times more money. He isn't young and takes punishment, so I'd be recommending him to go to Germany.

It's a pity for Katsidis because I'm sure if he was Mexican or American, he'd probably have 100 times more money than he has now. It just adds to his motivation to be the best. He'll be there one day.

Is he as well known as say Kostya or Ricky Ponting? He seems like a perfect role model. Or is he more of an 'under the radar' sort of sportsman? i'd say maybe 1 in 100 people here would know who he is..to be honest, i reckon even less that that. boxing is not big here and unless there is big controversy, boxers usually go unknown. Danny Green gained fame for the travesty against him in Germany, Mundine was super popular before because he was one of the best Rugby League players in the world.. It's a pity for Katsidis because I'm sure if he was Mexican or American, he'd probably have 100 times more money than he has now.

The sport down here is non existent, it's a joke when people don't even know who fighters like Mayweather and Pacquiao are but can't stop saying that Green and Mundine are champions. Great win by Katsidis and good luck to him in the future

did everyone just discover Katsidis today? Seems like this thread should have been posted in March 2008 when he was considered a top lightweight and had just lost a war with Casamayor.

I'm from Melb and I don't know anyone who could tell you who Katsidis is... it's a shame because Mundine and Green (solely on the RJJ win) are better known, the worst part is if Kats stayed here in Aus and fought bums like those guys do he'd probably me much more well known and popular

Katsidis needs to beat a legend to become a legend.

Katsidis definately beats Marquez imo, when he gets a proper world title he'll be big down here.

Katsidis is a warrior. With Valero out of that division, Funeka out for a bit and JMM coming to the latter days of his career, he could really make a splash. I'd fancy Kats to give JMM a very hard intense fight. I'd fancy Katsidis to beat Marquez. Juan Diaz gave Marquez fits in their fight, and stylistically I think Kats will give Marquez more problems. Katsidis has a good guard when he uses it, his offense is good too.

Katsidis is a warrior. With Valero out of that division, Funeka out for a bit and JMM coming to the latter days of his career, he could really make a splash. I'd fancy Kats to give JMM a very hard intense fight.

Katsidis just needs to keep winning He will get recognition eventually...

If one were to mention the name Katsidis to an Australian, most would either not recognise it, or associate it with Michael's brother Stathi - a 2nd rate jockey.

Mundaine gets most of the air time down here but real boxing people know Mundaine for what he is. IMO Mundaine has fought 3 world class fighters & been done by the 3 of them. Hand picked fights, stays in Aussie & talks a lot of bollox ! Greens not bad, but don't get carried away with the Jones fight, 5 years ago Jones would have took the piss out of Green. I like this lad & hope he goes on to do great things in the sport. Siaca was NOT a top fighter..Or do you think he lost to Geale?

I heard an interview with Kostya Tszyu and he was asked who was the biggest boxer in Australia....He said Darchinyan is #1 with Mundine and Green just behind him. WTF, Katsidis should be right up there. But he will be if he becomes World Champ

Hahaha, still remember that. That's kinda retarded :crazy: u beat a bum....u become a bum......thats wat green is.....

From what i've seen of him, he damn well should. Not only is he a classy guy but he is exciting as hell.

green is bum....yet most aussies like him more than katsidis......i think its cause mike doesnt fight over here......but if he did he would sell out a footy stadiam.....aussies are very passionate with there sports....