Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Michael Katsidis on November 27th
August 30th, 2010
By Jim Dower: Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is shooting for November 27th as the date when WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37 KO’s) will be defending his titles against WBO lightweight interim champion Michael Katsidis (27-2, 22 KO’s) in a fight that will likely be shown on HBO. Marquez, 37, was planning on fighting WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan in December for an attempt to win a 4th world title in as many weight classes. However, Marquez has decided, at least for now, to stay at lightweight and defend his title against the smaller Katsidis.
But it doesn’t look like Schaefer is going to risk putting Marquez in with a welterweight for the sake of getting a possible shot at Pacquiao. Perhaps if Arum was willing to guarantee that Pacquiao would fight Marquez if he first beat a welterweight, then Schaefer might be willing to put Marquez in with a welterweight but it would be crazy for him to do that now. Clottey isn’t a fighter worth taking on because he has no following in the United States. The Berto would be interesting but he would have a huge advantage over Marquez in speed, youth and size. It’s interesting that Arum is mentioning Berto for Marquez, when Pacquiao hasn’t even been put in with Berto. He’s been matched against slow and stationary fighters for the most part for the past couple of years. Berto would be a very tough fight for Pacquiao right now.
Katsidis is coming off of one of his best career wins, a 3rd round stoppage of Britain’s Kevin Mitchell in May. Katsidis was too fast and too powerful for Mitchell, and basically blitzed him from the outset and dominated him with power shots. It wasn’t even a fight. Mitchell turned around at one point when he started taking punishment along the ropes and looked like a little kid getting beaten up on the play ground. Katsidis defeated Vincente Escobedo by a 12 round split decision last year in September. It was an impressive performance by Katisdis, as he wore down the much hyped Escobedo and punished him with power shots in the later rounds of the fight.
Marquez should have enough left in the tank to beat Katsidis, but that’s not a sure thing. Marquez faded badly in his last fight against Juan Diaz on July 31st. Although Marquez did enough to get a 12 round decision, he looked old in the later rounds of the fight and not the same fighter he once was.
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The only reason why there are more Mexican boxers than there are Filipino boxers is not because they’re the best. It’s because when Filipinos immigrate here in the U.S., we have more options. Filipinos have a very literacy rate & a vast majority are degree holders. Boxing is not viewed as a career choice. Filipinos excel in professional fields that require an educational level higher than high school.
i think 8 belts holder was for the new result between fight of marquez and katsudus
marquez your asss kick by pacman all the time,shut the hell up accept u got beat up alright.think pacman beats u up all the time how much more now hahahahaha….ok marquez try to fight cotto,clottey and margarito before u think to fight pacman again.loser…
JMM is the best mexican fighter right now. Pacman is scared to give him a rubber match cause he knows he has got his number. But thats another subject,right now its Katsids which Juan Diaz dominated and look what JMM did to him. JMM will also whip Khans ass. Age is just a number……remeber that to all u haters cause u ALL know mexicans are the best and toughest boxers around
ARRIBA JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ HIJOS DE SU PUTA MADRE! JUAN MANUEL IS GOING TO KILL DIS AUSSIE BIACH.JUANMA STILL HAS ALOT LEFT AND HE WILL NOT RETIRE UNTIL HE GETS 1 MORE SHOT AT PAC HO.HES ON HIS TAIL BUT PAC HO RATHER FIGHT ALL THESE LAME AS FIGHTERS INSTEAD OF GOIN UP AGAINST TRUE COMP HOPEFULLY WHEN MARGARITO WHOOPS HIM HELL GIVE THE TRUE WARRIOR A FIGHT AND FINALLY SETTLE TEIR UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Stop hating ion juan manuel marquez…
so he had a disaterous fight against mayweather… well hwo has’nt he came back very crisp and smooth just like his usual self … juanma will win by decision
Marpedz is no “great”, he’s just a stepping-stone for the many young guns today. Potential rising stars want a shot at the aging hag nowadays because he would be easy to beat to add to their resume. Mosquitoez can’t fill seats and sell tickets anymore. His last PPV was a disastrous flop. Heck, he really can’t generate PPVs on his own even before. That’s what Marpeez is really all about, nothing more.
one of the best counter-punchers around vs a come-forward slugger. jmm wins imo. really looking forward to this fight.
Kats will destroy the old hag Marquez in no time.
Ive seen Michael Katsidis fight live twice in england (vs graham earl and more recently kev mitchell) he looks outstanding sort of a Gatti style to him but maybe he’s faster. JMM is one of my favorite fighters he’s got that latin style that can be so explosive his fights are always great so this one really could be fight of the year i really hope its a 12 round master peice
While JMM is not doubt a great fighter who has had a steller career I think the younger stronger Katsidis will be to good. This truely is the fight of Mick’s life and he will cease the opertunity and show the world what we saw in him as a young man fighting back home! All I can say is neither fighter will be disgraced and it will be one of the best fights of the year!! Let’s face it there has not been two warriors like JMM and Mick go at it this year. Most the big fights have been a disapointment! This is the fight that puts 2010 on the map! Good luck to JMM and to Mick you know what you have to brother and I have no doubt in my mind you will do it and send the word a message! Bring the belts mate!! As for us fans we should get ready for a war!!!
No juan likes Manuaz. lol
Khan would have killed Marquez if they fought. The old man cannot take heavy punches.
this is great news, not only is it a good fight to look forward to but it leaves khan looking for someone his own size to pick on.
i doubt marquez was ever really interested in fighting khan.
This will be an ugly fight, Marquez is carrying a 37 year old body. I doubt if he has enough to last the 7th round. Kas is world class fighter and Marquez is washed up. How can Goldenboy allow this fight… oh MONEY.
WHOEVER WROTE THIS ARTICLE IS A MORON, THE SMALLER FIGHTER ,THEY’RE THE SAME SIZE. KATSIDIS STARTED HIS CAREER AT 130
@Matt
what?! what marquez did to pacman? dude, what pacman did to marquez? he wants a big payday thats why he called out pacman.he’s desperado and he wants money coz only a year left he’s gone in boxing..watch the fight first and then after, you can say what you want..
FIGHT OF THE YEAR!
JMM is slowing a little, but not by much, and Katsidis has improved alot since the Diaz loss. It will be quite a fight, one I couldn’t really pick the winner of…. but I kind of think JMM will use his huge arsenal of skills to counter punch and wear down Kat. Definitely will be a great fight though. Count on it.
And this biz of Mayweather humiliating JMM is pure b.s. Mayweather is afraid of any real challenges, so he brings in JMM for a big payday at 2 weight classes above JMMs real fighting weight… and even then Mayweather comes in way over weight. Yeah, brag on Mayweather all you want. Big guy beats little guy. Yeah, he’s a real man for that. Right. What b.s.
A great fight and I am pleased becouse Katsidis deserves this fight but I am a little concerned that Marquez is just starting to show signs of age catching up with him and while I think he will outbox Katsidis for the majority of the fight and be well ahead on points he is going to be knackered in the championship rounds with the high work rate of Katsidis wearing him down and maybe stopping him late with Marquez on his feet just totally exhausted more than hurt becouse Marquez won’t quit that much we do know but I think Katsidis has got him at the right time, no disrespect to him he is an excellent fighter in his own right and great to watch and would be trouble for anybody but this is 1 war too many for Juan Manuel Marquez.
Sometimes you cant believe what other boxing fans are thinking never mind printing. We are all for putting the best in with the best, well for value for money it doesnt get any better than this. Katsidis is an old throw back to the glory days of boxing, wears his heart on his sleeve(shorts) and leaves absolutely everything in the ring. The guy in always in superb condition doesnt take any opponent lightly and is without doubt one of the most deserving fighters out there today that is worthy of his title shot. JMM is an absolute legend, we have seen a truly deserving hall of famer develop before us in the last 7/10 years. But i think this is a bridge too far for the Mexican, as great a counterpuncher that he is Katsidis will catch him and i personally dont think the 37 yr olds legs have enough left to get him through. Without doubt this has the potential to be the fight of the year and i wouldnt mind even being wrong in my prediction, its just great to see two genuine world class pugilists fighting each other at their ideal fighting weight with their pride more than anything on the line.
THIS WILL BE FIGHT OF THE YEAR AND I HAVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS AND IF KATSIDIS CAN WIN HE WILL BE AUSTRALIAS MOST POPULAR SPORTSMAN. THIS MAN KATSIDIS MAKES ME PROUDE TO BE AN AUSSIE BOXING FAN
Wow this author doesnt like JMM. He basicly shut out diaz in the rematch, would have been a ko but diaz was just looking to survive. Katsides is good and very entertaining but a real chance of beating JMM, I think not. JMM should have faught any of the guys at 140, in my openion they are all a bit over rated.
Bradley- no power at all
Alexander- looked real bad in last fight im reserving final jugdement
Khan- suspect chin and over rated boxing ability
Maidana- love his power but a real boxer would make him look realy bad for 12 rounds
None of these guys have been realy tested JMM could be that test he still has it dont be fooled. One loss to mayweather 2 weight classes above whare he fights and everybody is ready to wright him off as over the hill. Its stupid he is still a top 10 p4p. looseing doesnt make a fighter worse in fact it can make them better something floyd should think about.
You Marquez haters are hating because of what he did to Pacquiao. Because of those two fights, is why Pacquiao hasn’t fought someone like Marquez again. What am I saying, there is no one else like Juan Manuel Marquez. Diaz/Hatton KO/DeLaHoya(weight drained)/Cotto(weight drained)/Clottey(scared) vs CasamayorKO/DiazKO/Mayweather(not weight drained)/Diaz. Marquez destroys Katsidis. Then you will see a washed up fighter.
Marquez is just being sane that he’s fighting Katsidis and not Pacquiao. Perhaps he finally stopped drinking his own urine coz now he is making a lot of sense. It’ll be war for sure.
LOL, is this the same Marquez who wanted to fight Pacquaio at welterweight? Haha… yea dude, its probably safe for you to fight in your weight division. Everyone saw the beating Mayweather Jr served you.
Katsidis has been interim WBO Champ for ages and he has earned his shot at Marques.
Twice Katsidis has been shipped over here to the UK to fight first Graham Earl and then Kev Mitchell – ruined em both ! And in doing so earned the respect of the british boxing fans.
I will defo watch this and would like Katsidis to truimph he has a lot of heart and reminds me of our favorite son of Boxing Ricky Hatton (not the greatest but game,fearless and always up for a real tear up – he earns his money unlike some higher profile “champions”:-).
“However, Marquez has decided, at least for now, to stay at lightweight and defend his title against the smaller Katsidis.”
nooohhhh, he wants to fight pacquiao…..
Lmao how the hell is Marquez washed up?!?! i mean fair enough he started off not so convincingly in his last fight but then he was back to his usual self! and Katsidis is a warrior im glad he has got another opportunity to showcase his skills! what a fight!
marquez a true warrior
This is rare for me. 2 fighters that I would pay to see are actually going to fight. I’ll believe it when they are in the RING.
Katsidis will win this one by technical knockout. I dont see Manuez having any juice left in him. This will most likely be his exit fight. Too bad it couldnt be with a top fighter.
Marquez has never been the same since he fought Mayweather. I think Mayweather destroyed his mentality as a fighter. Lets examine the Diaz fight, Marquez lost a lot of quickness in his jab. His footwork seems to be tangled up. There was an article on here last month saying Mayweather may have discourage Marquez from fighting Pacquaio.
I wanted to see Jaun fight khan,but I guess this will do..I hate katsidis,I think he really sux’s
@Gerard: my chief concern is that Marquez isn’t getting any younger, & Katsidis is gonna be coming on strong for as long as he can stand upright, if you know what I mean. All speculation aside, should be a definite Fight Of The Year contender.
washed up fighter…
This will be sweet, it will be like Marquez-Diaz I. Even better, it will be total WAR!
Sparks will fly. I can’t wait.
Great Fight!!! Kats Deserves this. Juan Manuel needs this fight to prove a point. I dont mind if he goes after Morales after he beats Kats. Thats a fight that i wanted about 7 years ago…….I dont mind it 7 years later. But putting all that aside……THE FANS DEMAND THE FIGHT WITH PAC…….QUIT MAKING EXCUSES FOR NOT FIGHTING JMM….LIKE HE HASNT BEATEN ANYONE AT WELTER…….JMM BEAT U AT LW….MEET IN THE MIDDLE AND GET IT ON!!!
cant wait katsidis for me im afraid although marquez is for defo a future HOF
Straightup,
Marquez wrote the book on how to beat brawlers, ask Pacman and Juan Diaz. Kat going to have to come up with a new plan for this challenge, Marquez is still one of the best counter punchers out there. I just cant see how Kat can win this one, but he’ll give everything he’s got trying, and thats why this could be one for the DVD collection.
YOU SAY THAT MARQUEZ FADE IN HIS LAST FIGHT. WOWWWWWWW YOU WRONG WOW VER VERY WRONG, HE LOOKS INCREDIBLE, HE FOUGHT BRAVELLY AND HE LOOKED FAST, POWERFULL, I SAW THE OPPOSSITE OF WHAT YOU MENTION, REMEMBER HE FOUGHT DIAZ, A EXTREMETLY ACTIVE YOUNG FIGHTER, A VERY GOOD ONE IN FACT, FOR YOU TO TELL THAT HE BARELLY MADE IT WOW, I HOPE YOU EAT YOUR WORDS ON TIME, JUST ON TIME.
As much as this should be a great fight, I almost don’t want it because I’d hate to see either of these guys lose right now. Saying that, I do have an uneasy feeling that perhaps Marquez could be a little too past his peak. He is a crafty, skilful fighter, but Katsidis is relentless & not afraid of a brawl. Shame this article had to have another needles dig at Pacquiao, but never mind. It’s Arum who’s killing this sport, not Pacquiao.
thats going to be a great fight. cant wait.
Juan Manuel will dismantle Kat. Craft beats power every time.
Should be a cracker, maybe fight of the year.
I think Katsidis has a real shot, he is now in his prime and MArquez is on the downslide.
katsidis ftw