Katsidis isn't the new Gatti- is Andrade?

[Njord777]

Tonight HBO was clearly hyping Micheal Katsidis' power, rough brawling style- talking about how he was an all action fighter. They dropped Gatti's name. It's well known that Arturro wasn't the most skilled but he had heart and a solid punch, so for years HBO rode him even when he lost because he gave them close, exciting fights. At one point Max Kellerman even said, "Could Katsidis be the new Gatti?" and even when the action was close, "Now you can see why we compare him to Gatti..."

Now, even in a loss Katsidis might be their new Gatti. He got knocked out- but also almost won by K.O, too. What about Andrade, though?

The Kessler fight wasn't close but it freaked people out by showing how much sheer punishment Andrade could take. His head was flying back, sweat misting into the air, and yet he kept coming forward. It was compelling enough that they've brought him back twice now. Both times he got smacked around, he got knocked down against Mack, but he won by K.O. Does that spell something? He's obviously going to keep getting air-time if he keeps winning...and two straight knock out wins on HBO television don't go without rewards. I think he'll fight again- maybe Bute- on HBO. Could ANDRADE be their new Gatti? A limited guy who can knock you out, takes a ton of punishment to do it, but has heart?

Just a thought. I don't think we will be, personally, but I thought it was a fun idea that HBO wanted it from Katsidis but the only limited brawler to win tonight was Librado.

[Dick-Sucker]

Simply put no. He lacks the attack, he sure has a good chin though.

[brently1979]

Simply put no. He lacks the attack, he sure has a good chin though.

I agree. The Katsidis fight was much more edge of your seat stuff.

[Dick-Sucker]

To me Katsidis is the new Gatti. The guy got knocked down twice in the first round and then came back to knock Joel down in the 7th. Joel is world class. And the heart shown there is well enough.

The big wins will come. He will learn a lot from this loss and will be better for it.

[BOLLOCKS]

Andrade and Katsidis are both entertaining bums,but nobody likes a bum that gets KOed to a old past his prime fighter.

Andrade for next Gatti!

[Njord777]

Simply put no. He lacks the attack, he sure has a good chin though.

Gatti didn't always fight top dogs to get into exciting fights, who says Andrade has to? I mean, if you put him against limited guys- like Mack, Muller and Stieglitz he'll get the KO. Even with his wide shots and lack of polish. With a chin like his all he has to do is wear these guys down; and an exciting fight is an exciting fight. Maybe he's on the path to being a poor man's Gatti, then? Not quite as explosive...but in close, entertaining fights where he manages to stop people late?

[Dick-Sucker]

Gatti didn't always fight top dogs to get into exciting fights, who says Andrade has to? I mean, if you put him against limited guys- like Mack, Muller and Stieglitz he'll get the KO. Even with his wide shots and lack of polish. With a chin like his all he has to do is wear these guys down; and an exciting fight is an exciting fight. Maybe he's on the path to being a poor man's Gatti, then? Not quite as explosive...but in close, entertaining fights where he manages to stop people late?

Only time will tell. I just favour Katsidis to fill the Gatti role better.

[Njord777]

Only time will tell. I just favour Katsidis to fill the Gatti role better.

No doubt Katsidis if a faster puncher, more explosive, with a powerful punch. He's going to be in high-action brawls more like Gatti. I'm sure. But if Librado Andrade can keep this up; get smacked around and yet keep getting TKO/KO wins...can't HBO ride him as an unskilled brawler; a poor man's Gatti? Possible.

[brently1979]

No doubt Katsidis if a faster puncher, more explosive, with a powerful punch. He's going to be in high-action brawls more like Gatti. I'm sure. But if Librado Andrade can keep this up; get smacked around and yet keep getting TKO/KO wins...can't HBO ride him as an unskilled brawler; a poor man's Gatti? Possible.

Love it. Poor man's Gatti. Great quote. But, I do like Andrade.

[RichCCFC]

Katsidis is the new Gatti, he's already got his first loss!