Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Michael Katsidis on November 27th, in Las Vegas
September 1st, 2010
By Jim Dower: Golden Boy Promotions Ceo Richard Schaefer is saying that WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37 KO’s) has accepted terms to fight WBO lightweight interim champion Michael Katsidis (27-2, 22 KO’s) on November 27th, in a fight that will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will almost surely be shown on HBO, as this fight has the making of an epic slugfest. Marquez, 37, had been thinking of moving up to the light welterweight division and challenging World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan, but Marquez has put that fight off for now so that he can defend his title against one of the most exciting fighters in the lightweight division in 30-year-old Australian Katsidis.
Marquez is coming off of an impressive 12 round unanimous decision against Juan Diaz on July 31st. It was the second time that Marquez had beaten Diaz. This time, however, Diaz was less aggressive and looked to be pacing himself so that he wouldn’t get knocked out again. It worked but Diaz still ended up losing.
Katsidis looked sensational in taking out Britain’s Kevin Mitchell in a 3rd round stoppage in May. Katsidis came into Upton Park facing an unfriendly large pro-Mitchell audience. However, instead of getting psyched out by the huge crowd, Katsidis seemed to be energized as he came out fast and overpowered Mitchell and stopped him in the 3rd. Katsidis may have the power and the work rate to give Marquez a lot of problems. Marquez faded against Diaz in their second fight and if Katsidis can start off at a faster pace, and make the older Marquez work really hard, he could end up winning a decision. He won’t knock Marquez out, because Marquez has a great chin, but he could wear him down enough to win on points. This is going to be a really tough fight for Marquez because Katsidis is a lot more active than Diaz and has better power as well. He could make Marquez look old like Floyd Mayweather Jr. did last year on his one-sided 12 round unanimous decision over Marquez in September 2009.
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marquez has the age but still has power to punish his opponent, even pacquiao
opponents of pacquiao are selected that’s why he won his eight straight fight.
it’s a the greatest fight ever.
opponents of pacquiao are selected that’s why he won his eight straight ffght.
My Greek Brother will be fighting not only for the people and himself but for his brother Stathi.
Katsidis will conquer.
Katsidis none stop punching will be too much for the champ, late round stoppage for Katsidis. Mike is training like a mad man.
Pfffft Marquez should leave his belts in HIS class and look for a nobody like kahn… are you delusional, Marquez has a mandatory and looking elswhere would be against the spirit of this sport. Katsidis has earnt his shot, All the best to him.
Marpedz have been avoiding super-quick Amir for certain reasons, he and ugly Nacho know they can’t beat the great Khan. A 4th-weight world title should be enough to entice the old crone Marpedz to fight at last Amir, but hell no, he’d rather let Morales or Barrera be the first ones to get a 4th championship, because AK will just destroy him easily or Marpedz is just too greedy and wants to milk more money elsewhere.
This is Katsidis’s time now baby. Bring the Title back to QLD Mick. Cheers
Floyd latest racist remarks caught on video:
Don King said it on the dot, Floyd speaks GHETTO-ish thats why nobody could figure out what this fool is sayin, know I mean?
Are you kidding? This is the big time for Katsidis. He is going to be so concerned after Marquez counters him for the first few punches. The fact that he is going face to face with the best tactical fighter he’s never faced before? Come on, Casamayor even knocked him out. You people don’t know sh*t about boxing!!
Excellent fight, however I gotta go with Marquez. The two men who have defeated katsidis were KO’d by Marquez.
Really like katsidis hope he wins shud b a gud fight jmm cud outsmart him though
This is a great fight, I can’t wait.
However I find it ironic that people don’t criticise the age of Marquez, when they constantly highlight the ages of Haye’s opponents.
Just about time Marquez gain his right senses and willing to fight a boxer that’s equal to him in size and strength. Will be a very good fight in my opinion and not a fight with Pacquiao who will just easily demolish him at 140 lbs.
A fight to get the juices flowing and how I needed it!!
After the fiasco’s of Haye v Klitchko and Pacquiao v Mayweather I am starting to lose my love of boxing becouse it is now more about PPV’s and popularity than just facing the best fighters and when fans argue about who needs who more I really don’t get it, I just want to see the best fight the best surely that is all that matters.
Anyway back to this fight which will be fantastic and thank god that warriors like these two still exist in boxing who would fight anyone, anywhere a truly rare breed in the modern era.
Juan Manuel Marquez and Michael Katsidis you deserve all the credit in the world and you both are two of my favourite fighters, well what is there to dislike about them?
good luck to both of them in what will be a great fight.
This should be a great fight both Katsidis and Marquez come to fight and not run around. I think Marquez will win but it is gonna be though fight.
i am going with katsidis on this one he is on fire at the minute
I THINK MARQUEZ WINS
This is going to be superb. I hope sky sports show it!
What happened to JMM taking on a welterweight to prove himself in order to get a shot Pacquiao? How bad did he want that?
please let them show this fight in UK
can’t wait !!
Best fight of the year,two fighters with guts and class more of this we want!!
Katsidis is the man!! I love the way he fights, he’s not gonna die wondering….
KATSIDIS BY KO