On November 27th, HBO will televise the world lightweight championship encounter as Michael "The Great" Katsidis challenges a living legend, WBA/WBO champion Juan Manuel Marquez. If Katsidis wins, he will have dethroned the top dog of the division and thoroughly shake up a talent-rich lightweight class in the process. A victory for Marquez, on the other hand, confirms his status and perhaps sets up a high-profile entry into the 140 lbs. ranks.
Michael Katsidis (27-2, 22 KOs)
30 years old, 5'7" tall, 66" reach
Australian
Katsidis is an all-action puncher. Although he is a legitimate contender, at age 30 Katsidis has yet to grasp the brass ring. In his first stab at the big time, he was knocked out in a see-saw battle with Joel Casamayor (in what turned out to be the Cuban's last big win). In his second try, he was out-fought and bloodied by Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz. He has since been on the comeback trail, including a win that saw a past-his-best Jesus Chavez quit on his stool and a knockout of untried-but-undefeated Kevin Mitchell.
Marquez vs. Katsidis Preview
Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1 with 37 KOs)
37 years old, 5'7" tall, 67" reach
Former featherweight and super featherweight champion, current WBA/WBO Lightweight Champion
Mexican
Marquez needs little introduction to fight fans. He is one of the great counter-punchers in the game today, arguably the best active fighter from Mexico, and the one-time arch-rival of Manny Pacquiao. Marquez is also the kingpin at lightweight. His recent loss to a much bigger Floyd Mayweather was certainly no disgrace, and while Marquez shows signs of slowing down, he shows no signs of actually "becoming old." His combination of skills, ring savvy and hitting power represent a truly formidable combination for any boxer in the 130, 135 or 140 lbs. divisions.
Marquez vs. Katsidis Prediction & Analysis
In July, Marquez showed everyone that age hasn't diminished his prowess by winning a rematch over Juan Diaz, and improving on his performance in the process. "Dinamita" busted up "Baby Bull" on his way to a huge points win, and "Baby Bull" was the guy who out-macho'ed Katsidis in 2008. Although Katsidis has heavier hands than Diaz (who is a swarmer rather than a puncher), Marquez is a heavy favorite in this encounter.
Michael Katsidis is a warrior and has some grit, and it is easy to imagine his assault scoring points and bagging a few rounds early in the fight. However, he has showed us nothing new in his comeback, with the two noted wins being over a tough-yet-shopworn Chavez and an undefeated-but-untested Mitchell. A man who can defuse the assault of Manny Pacquiao will certainly be able to blunt the attack of Katsidis. Once Marquez figures the Australian out, he will turn the tables on him, take control of the fight, and put the man down.
Michael Katsidis (27-2, 22 KOs)
30 years old, 5'7" tall, 66" reach
Australian
Katsidis is an all-action puncher. Although he is a legitimate contender, at age 30 Katsidis has yet to grasp the brass ring. In his first stab at the big time, he was knocked out in a see-saw battle with Joel Casamayor (in what turned out to be the Cuban's last big win). In his second try, he was out-fought and bloodied by Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz. He has since been on the comeback trail, including a win that saw a past-his-best Jesus Chavez quit on his stool and a knockout of untried-but-undefeated Kevin Mitchell.
Marquez vs. Katsidis Preview
Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1 with 37 KOs)
37 years old, 5'7" tall, 67" reach
Former featherweight and super featherweight champion, current WBA/WBO Lightweight Champion
Mexican
Marquez needs little introduction to fight fans. He is one of the great counter-punchers in the game today, arguably the best active fighter from Mexico, and the one-time arch-rival of Manny Pacquiao. Marquez is also the kingpin at lightweight. His recent loss to a much bigger Floyd Mayweather was certainly no disgrace, and while Marquez shows signs of slowing down, he shows no signs of actually "becoming old." His combination of skills, ring savvy and hitting power represent a truly formidable combination for any boxer in the 130, 135 or 140 lbs. divisions.
Marquez vs. Katsidis Prediction & Analysis
In July, Marquez showed everyone that age hasn't diminished his prowess by winning a rematch over Juan Diaz, and improving on his performance in the process. "Dinamita" busted up "Baby Bull" on his way to a huge points win, and "Baby Bull" was the guy who out-macho'ed Katsidis in 2008. Although Katsidis has heavier hands than Diaz (who is a swarmer rather than a puncher), Marquez is a heavy favorite in this encounter.
Michael Katsidis is a warrior and has some grit, and it is easy to imagine his assault scoring points and bagging a few rounds early in the fight. However, he has showed us nothing new in his comeback, with the two noted wins being over a tough-yet-shopworn Chavez and an undefeated-but-untested Mitchell. A man who can defuse the assault of Manny Pacquiao will certainly be able to blunt the attack of Katsidis. Once Marquez figures the Australian out, he will turn the tables on him, take control of the fight, and put the man down.
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Saturday, 27 November 2010
Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Competition: super Lightweight
Live/Repeat: Live
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Boxing fans will have plenty to be thankful for Saturday, Nov. 27 when Golden Boy Promotions celebrates Thanksgiving Day weekend with a 12-round championship battle between two of boxing’s most exciting warriors — Ring Magazine, World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) Lightweight World Champion Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez and WBO Interim Lightweight World Champion Michael “The Great” Katsidis — at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.“Warriors: Marquez vs. Katsidis,” a 12-round World Championship bout, will be presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Boxing Promotions, and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and DeWalt Tools. The bout will be televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing beginning at 9:45 pm ET / 6:45 pm PT. Tickets for “Warriors: Marquez vs. Katsidis,” priced at $350, $250, $150, $100 and $50, go on sale Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10:00 am PT. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
“Given the styles of both fighters, Marquez vs. Katsidis has Fight of the Year written all over it,” said Oscar de la Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions. “Marquez looked better than ever against Juan Diaz in his last fight and Katsidis is in top form coming off of a big knockout win over Kevin Mitchell; so boxing fans will be in for a treat on November 27.”
“Michael Katsidis is a very aggressive fighter and that’s the style I like to fight against the most,” said Marquez. “Styles make fights and my style and his together will give fans a great show in November, but I’m not about to give my titles away.”
“What more can you say about Juan Manuel Marquez,” said Katsidis. “He’s one of the best in the world pound-for-pound, and a future Hall of Famer. I’m ready for the challenge though, and I don’t think he’ll be able to hold me off for 12 rounds. I’m coming for those belts.”
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