Mitchell’s chances of success against Katsidis are slim
July 17th, 2011
By William Mackay: Lightweight Kevin Mitchell (32-1, 24 KO’s) reignited his stalled career last night with an 8th round TKO of number #2 ranked WBC contender John Murray (31-1, 18 KO’s) with an 8th round TKO in Liverpool. After the fight, Mitchell talked of wanting to avenge his defeat against Michael Katsidis from a year ago and then go after a world title.
Katsidis does well against fighters in the class of Mitchell. The guys that Katsidis struggles with are world class boxer/punchers like Juan Manuel Marquez and Robert Guerrero, and Mitchell isn’t nearly as good as either of those guys. Instead of going after a fight against Katsidis, Mitchell needs to focus on going after some weaker, slower fighters that he matches up well with.
If he can pick up a few good wins, he’ll get ranked high enough to go after one of the soon to be vacant titles after Marquez vacates his WBA and WBO titles. Mitchell would have a great opportunity to take on someone like Miguel Acosta or Mercito Gesta for one of the belts. I think both of those guys would be a headache for Mitchell because of their big power but I still think Mitchell might have a small chance of winning.
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i cant believe this article and the so called boxing fans ? mitchell wants to fight the guy who beat him again ? isnt that what great boxers do ? look at lennox lewis , katsidis will give him a great fight and more than likely beat him but you got to give it to mitchell he wants the rematch . take amir con for instance , everyone wants him to get back in the ring with prescott . if your gonna like boxing at least stick to boxers who go to fights that they are the underdog . i think katsidis will win this but hat of to mitchell for having the balls to go for the rematch
this bearcat fellow does not have a clue, think she must be on wrong website…lol
Bearcat you arse wipe get a grip you sad no lifed loser
u ppl aint got a clue, mitchell is a great fighter who just had a bad day against katsidis, every1 was saying prescott deserves a shot at khan but the reality is mitchell schooled prescott with a fine boxing display so why shudnt mitchell get a shot!!
same result ko for katsidas im afraid
Katsidis is the most exciting fighter outthere. But Mitchell looks bigger, stronger and presents a different psyche in my view than the guy he was when he last fought Katsidis. I’d love to see this
Would both be sparring partners and bucket ‘carryers’ in the good ol US of A? hence the fact that the last time i checked there werent exactly many more american champs than british, or you could just claim some more mexican born champs for you own,tool
The great could beat them both on the same night.
What a pair of pudin,s,bring them on the kat said.
it would be good for Katsidis as he needs a lift.
mitchell would get whipped again..katsidis is faster stronger n hits harder then murray, mitchell would jus get caught on the ropes lik the last fight..but if katsidis wants another easy fight wif good $$$$ then i say go knock him out again
This guy is bias and clearly doesnt know what is talking about. Mitchell has admitted he was not ready for Katsidis and lacked preparation etc.
mitchell wants a fight with rios..he said it himself int he post fight interview.
Delusional post. – Mitchell is a fantastic boxer, and would give any body a good fight. He has cleared his head and looks like some one who is prepared to sacrafice a lot to achieve his top goals. – I believe he will beat Katsidis in a rematch, and then match up against anybody in the lightweight divison.
Yeah Mitchell got bullied by katsidis and would if they fought again. He’s a great domestic fighter but I agree that he needs weaker opponents as katsidis will just bully him again.