Comments Thread For: Katsidis Is the Fight Marquez – And Lightweight - Needs

[JakeNDaBox]

marquez vs katsidis would be interesting, but idk it would be risky for marquez

I don't know... for starters, Marquez has never been one to shy away from a risk, and almost seems to thrive on such a challenge. Plus, while I suppose Katsidis stands a puncher's chance against nearly anyone, I really don't see how his style isn't tailor made for JMM.

[PittyPat]

while I suppose Katsidis stands a puncher's chance against nearly anyone, I really don't see how his style isn't tailor made for JMM.

Indeed. But madman Kats won't stop coming until he's either KO'ed, stopped on cuts, or KOs Marquez (which hasn't happened yet, but anyone can get stopped eventually).

Marquez knows he'd better prepare for war.

[The Stone Roses]

this would be a war

[MightyMikeA]

This would be a great fight and a fun fight for the fans...Katsidis is a ****ing Spartan, few fighters today have cojones like that dude.

War Sparta!!

[crawford032]

Yeah very interesting fight.

Except for the fact that Katsidis got knocked out by Casamayor and lost to Diaz, two men that got KO'd by Marquez. Marquez is at the end of his career and looking to cash out, and he's earned that. Katsidis would bring nowhere near the money that Hatton would, and also doesn't have the resume or star power to get people interested.

[check hook]

Yeah very interesting fight.

Except for the fact that Katsidis got knocked out by Casamayor and lost to Diaz, two men that got KO'd by Marquez. Marquez is at the end of his career and looking to cash out, and he's earned that. Katsidis would bring nowhere near the money that Hatton would, and also doesn't have the resume or star power to get people interested.

indeed....i say its interesting because i'm wondering how long Katsidis could last before JMM would KO him..............

[Glamour Puss]

Good article.

Think of it like this, fellas - Marquez is the king at 135, but likely wants big paydays at 140 to round off his career. But before he does that, why not take this fight (which we all know will be great; possibly even better than Marquez-Diaz, since both have legit KO power this time) as a sort of passing of the torch?

Katsidis has a chance to beat him and thus become the new king at 135... but Marquez could also end up successfully defending his title, which would allow him to bow out of the division with dignity whilst still at the top.

Doesn't that make the most sense? I mean, come on - Hatton is in no state to fight now (or possibly ever again), and Pacquiao's plans will likely never involve Marquez for a third time. This match-up has FOTY written all over it, and we all know both of these guys love to put on a show for the boxing fans.

I don't mind the fight at all for the reasons you stated so eloquently. My only issue is whether he will be compensated appropriately for it.

If he can make a good payday fighting Kats, and he wants the fight, then by all means, make it happen.

[Blue Heffner]

JMM by KO...

[-Antonio-]

I want to see this fight bad. It'll be a war.

[GRUSTLER]

I think Juan Manuel Marquez style is perfect for stopping Michael
Katsidis. Katsidis has the same come forward style as Juan Diaz.
Aggressive styles are subject to getting countered.