Michael Katsidis was a winner last night

Cool Kat has to be one of my favourite boxers around today. Always gives it his all, never stops throwing, never backs down, and a totally classy guy whatever the circumstances. He really deserves a bigger fanbase and popular acclaim than he currently has. The bloke's basically Arturo Gatti mark 2, which might not be the most flattering comment skill-wise, but a massive compliment nonetheless.

true warrior

Katsidis is a class act. The fact he never complained about the stoppage shows what a true gentleman he is. A real, fair dinkum bloke. Even though he came up short, he won a lot of fans today. It was always going to be a tough ask for Mick, especially after the tragic death of his brother a few weeks ago. Stathi would've been proud of you mate. Legend!

I totally agree with this thread..I had money with my boy(I had JMM)and I found myself rooting for Kats..What a heart,JMM is to experience for him but Kats imo will beat alot of other LW's..I want to see him again..

I agree with everything people have said here.. he really is a warrior in there and has a great personality outside the ring. I was rooting for him and thought he would actually win last night, looking at the fight i can see why i thought it could happen. Kastidas will come back.. glad the ref stopped it when he did because i believe Kats can be a big force at LW.. he can beat both Diaz/Casa for sure now Agree. Plus you take into consideration all the BS in boxing, like Hopkins' racism, Rafa Márquez classlessness in defeat, Pac catchweights, Mayweathers Diva attitude, etc. etc. etc. And then there is Kats. Just real. Just comes to fight. ALL HEART. No excuses. No hate. What a guy!

He comes across as a really nice bloke. But I am afraid, he is slowly turning into one of those always the bridesmaid but never the bride type of boxers. Glen Johnson is another one of these type.

If you only seen Kats fight today and against Mitchell for sure watch Mike vs grey insane. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA7--VzOCWE my fave Katsidis fight is against AMonsot. both guys absorbed tremendous punishment.

I guess it's time for me to change my avatar and signature. Katsidis is indeed the new Arturo "Thunder" Gatti

What true warrior. I've been rooting for katsidis since he beat graham earl in a war in england a few years back. He is very entertaining to watch and leaves it all in hte ring. He will always be a fan favourite even if he does come up short against the p4p best. If you only seen Kats fight today and against Mitchell for sure watch Mike vs grey insane. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA7--VzOCWE

Will always support the guy. Stand up guy, inside the ring, and even in defeat. A real warrior. No excuses.

What true warrior. I've been rooting for katsidis since he beat graham earl in a war in england a few years back. He is very entertaining to watch and leaves it all in hte ring. He will always be a fan favourite even if he does come up short against the p4p best.

I almost shed a tear during Katsidis' post fight interview when Merchant asked him if he thought his brother would be proud of him. It was a touching end to a great night of boxing. Katsidis should be proud of himself. He left everything in the ring and didn't take a backwards step all night. He is a true warrior and a credit to the sport. Sayin Cocknose!? Yeah man, gotta say i had a lump in my throat for a second too. He did everyone proud - Class act :boxing:

his brother would have been proud of him last night felt so sorry for him at the end what an amazing guy very gracious in defeat defo gained a hell of alot of fans last night.

I almost shed a tear during Katsidis' post fight interview when Merchant asked him if he thought his brother would be proud of him. It was a touching end to a great night of boxing. Katsidis should be proud of himself. He left everything in the ring and didn't take a backwards step all night. He is a true warrior and a credit to the sport.

Classy guy in defeat. Showed everything about himself that makes me such a huge fan last night. Marquez i love too but i wanted MK to get his big win One things for sure the guys value for money and he aint the type of fighter thats gonna lose fans because of a loss

Well said. KAtsidis is a warrior

I always enjoy watching him fight, it's always entertaining.