Katsidis to pick from Mitchell, N’dou and Casamayor for next fight

Image: Katsidis to pick from Mitchell, N'dou and Casamayor for next fightBy Jason Kim: Michael Katsidis (28-4, 23 Ko’s) is back in training in Thailand for a fight in October or November against one of the following opponents: Kevin Mitchell, Lovemore N’dou or Joel Casamayor. Mitchell, a fighter that Katsidis destroyed in three rounds last year in May, is leading the pack for a fight that Katsidis would be taking on October 15th on the undercard of Nathan Cleverly vs. Tony Bellew.

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Katsidis vs. 40-year-old N’dou a possibility for November

Image: Katsidis vs. 40-year-old N'dou a possibility for NovemberBy Sean McDaniel: Michael Katsidis (28-4, 23 KO’s) and 40-year-old former IBF light welterweight champion Lovemore N’dou (48-13-2, 31 KO’s) have reportedly made a verbal agreement for a fight that will be taking place in November in Brisbane, Australia. If this fight does transpire, this will be a long ways away from the big fights that boxing fans had hoped Katsidis would be making after he moved up to the light welterweight division recently.

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Brook/N’dou, Macklin/Sturm, Alexander/Matthysse

Image: Brook/N’dou, Macklin/Sturm, Alexander/MatthysseBy Simon Hirst: Some very good boxing was on offer last night to warm the tastebuds of next week’s fight of the year. Three interesting matches with different expectations for all of them. Brook’s test against N’dou was to see how good Brook was. Macklin had his first world title shot to see if he could mix it at world class level and Alexander was rebounding off his first loss against the dangerous, big punching Lucas Matthysse in what should test Alexander’s heart.

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Brook-N’dou: Kell sparkles in front of home crowd Brook was dominant in Sheffield against N’dou

By Peter Wells: In front of his adoring fans the new Sheffield hero shone hope over Britain as a new star is ready to make himself known to the whole world. Kell Brook was pushed the full 12 for the first time in his life and he was on top from start till finish. Lovemore N’dou kept his reputation as the man who can’t be stopped after taking some big shots and was wobbled on a few occasions.

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When Kell Brook beats N’dou tonight he must move on to higher levels, possibly against Malignaggi

Image: When Kell Brook beats N'dou tonight he must move on to higher levels, possibly against MalignaggiBy Dallan O’Donnell: When Kell Brook takes on Lovemore N’Dou tonight in Sheffield for the vacant WBA intercontinental welterweight title we will witness another step in the long journey to the top for Brook. After never facing any decent opposition, N’Dou will be the most decorated fighter to face Brook. With undoubted talent, fast hands and bags of power it has probably been the slowest rise of a boxer with this much potential.

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Brook-N’dou: Can ‘Special K’ be the first to stop ‘The Black Panther’ ?

Image: Brook-N'dou: Can 'Special K' be the first to stop 'The Black Panther' ?By Peter Wells: On Saturday night a young lad from Sheffield, England will be fighting in front of his hometown fans for only the 4th time, but this time it is the most important. This is the perfect timing for Kell Brook 23-0(16KO’s) to dazzle his supporters, this is exactly where fighters start their huge fan bases and now it’s time for Brook to start his own.

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Brook-N’dou on Saturday: Kell hoping a win leads to a title shot

Image: Brook-N'dou on Saturday: Kell hoping a win leads to a title shotBy Scott Gilfoid: 25-year-old #2 ranked WBO welterweight contender Kell Brook (23-0, 16 KO’s) is hoping that a victory over 39-year-old Lovemore N’dou (48-12-2, 31 KO’s) on Saturday night will lead to Brook getting a title shot against one of the welterweight champions. Brook and N’dou will be fighting for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Inter-Continental welterweight title at the Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.

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Kell Brook faces 39-year-old Lovemore N’dou on Saturday

Image: Kell Brook faces 39-year-old Lovemore N'dou on SaturdayBy Scott Gilfoid: Number #2 ranked WBO welterweight contender Kell Brook (23-0, 16 KO’s) continues his incredibly slow climb to the top on Saturday night when he faces the nearly 40-year-old Lovemore N’dou (48-12-2, 31 KO’s) in a scheduled 12 round bout for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Inter-Continental welterweight title at the Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK.

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Brook-N’dou: Will Kell finally step it up after this fight?

Image: Brook-N'dou: Will Kell finally step it up after this fight?By William Mackay: Number #2 ranked WBO welterweight contender Kell Brook (23-0, 16 KO’s) continues with his slow climb to an eventual title shot when he faces 39-year-old Lovemore N’dou (48-12-2, 31 KO’s) on June 25th at the Hillsborough Leisure Center in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Brook, 25, hasn’t exactly been burning up the welterweight division in his fights against mostly weak opposition while steadily climbing the ranks.

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Brook-N’dou on 6/25: Kell taking the slow road to the top

Image: Brook-N'dou on 6/25: Kell taking the slow road to the topBy Scott Gilfoid: There are some fighters that believes in facing the best guys every time out and wouldn’t think of taking a soft opponent or an old guy. Then there are guys like number #2 ranked WBO welterweight contender Kell Brook (23-0, 16 KO’s) who takes the slow road to the top and has no qualms about facing 2nd tier guys and fringe contenders even though he’s been a pro for seven long years.

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