Michael Katsidis
Katsidis vs. Lozado on Saturday
Katsidis moves up to 140 to face Lozada on Saturday
By Dan Ambrose: Michael Katsidis (27-4, 22 KO’s) moves up in weight to the light welterweight division this Saturday night against Michael Lozada (38-8-1, 30 KO’s) in a 10 round tune-up bout at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia. Katsidis, 30, is trying to end a two fight losing streak to rebuild his career at 140.
Katsidis vs. Lozada: Michael takes an easy tune-up on 8/13
If Katsidis gets by Lozada, he’ll likely be next for Brandon Rios
By Eric Thomas: Lightweight fringe contender Michael Katsidis’s luck has been bad recently with losses to Juan Manuel Marquez and Roberto Guerrero in his last two fights. Katsidis is taking on a soft 2nd tier opponent Michael Lozada (38-8-1, 30 KO’s) next month at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia.
Mitchell wants Katsidis rematch, but he needs to aim lower
By William Mackay: Kevin Mitchell (32-1, 24 KO’s) is riding high right now after his 8th round TKO win over John Murray last weekend at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. It was a good win for Mitchell with him coming off a year of inactivity and a knockout loss in his last fight against Michael Katsidis.
Mitchell’s chances of success against Katsidis are slim
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.
Kevin Mitchell wants Katsidis rematch
By Scott Gilfoid: Fresh off his impressive 8th round knockout of domestic fighter John Murray (31-1, 18 KO’s) last night at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England, Kevin Mitchell (32-1, 24 KO’s) is now targeting Australian fringe lightweight contender Michael Katsidis for a rematch. It was only last year that Katsidis blew Mitchell out with a third round knockout in somewhat of an upset victory.
Rios could face Katsidis next
By Eric Thomas: World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Brandon Rios is looking for his next opponent after destroying Urbano Antillon in the 3rd round last weekend. There’s been talk of Rios potentially facing Marco Antonio Barrera. However, Australian Michael Katsidis (27-4, 22 KO’s) is now being mentioned as a potential next opponent for Rios.
Katsidis-Lozada on August 13th
By Sean McDaniel: Lightweight contender Michael Katsidis (27-4, 22 KO’s) will be trying for a change of luck next month against journeyman Michael Lozada (38-8-1, 30 KO’s) in a 10 round bout at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia.