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Mensah defeats Katsidis

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:36:00 +0300

Jr�welterweight Albert �Tornado� Mensah (20-3-1, 7�KOs) scored a�ten round majority decision over former two-time interim lightweight world titlist Michael Katsidis �The Great� (28-6, 23�KOs) on�Friday night at�the Hard Rock Hotel &�Casino in�Las Vegas. As�usual, Katsidis applied non-stop pressure from the opening bell. Mensah threw less punches but did enough to�win on�two cards 98-92 and 96-94. The third card was 95-95

Burns outpoints Katsidis

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0300

In a clash for the vacant WBO interim lightweight belt, former WBO super featherweight titleholder Ricky Burns (33-2, 9 KOs) outpointed former two-time interim beltholder Michael Katsidis (28-5, 23 KOs) over twelve rounds on Saturday night at the Wembley Arena in London. Katsidis aggressively stalked Burns from the opening bell, while Burns used his mobility and sought to outbox Katsidis

Katsidis blows away Lozada

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:20:00 +0300

Former two-time lightweight champion Michael Katsidis (28-4, 23 KOs) scored a third round KO over Michael Lozada (38-9-1, 30 KOs) in a jr welterweight bout on Saturday at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia. In his first bout on Australian soil in five years Katsidis finished the show with a barrage of body punches. Time was 2:18. Katsidis now plans to campaign in the 140lb division

Weights: Michael Katsidis 140, Michael Lozada 138

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:19:00 +0300

The weights are in for Saturday’s fight, as Mexico’s Michael Lozada will be stepping into the lions den when he takes on former two time WBO world champion Michael Katsidis at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Australia. Katsidis came in at 63.5-Kilograms [140-pounds], while Michael Lozada was 63-Kilograms [138.8]

Guerrero wins

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:26:00 +0300

In a clash for the vacant WBA and WBO interim lightweight lightweight titles, Robert «The Ghost» Guerrero (29-1-1, 18 KOs) delivered a brilliant performance against Michael Katsidis (27-4, 22 KOs) in winning a twelve round unanimous decision. Guerrero dominated a brutal fight with his sharp, accurate punching. Katsidis was deducted two points for low blows in round eight

Marquez triumph

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 09:52:00 +0300

WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 37 KOs) retained his title with a ninth round TKO over interim champ Michael Katsidis (27-3, 22 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Katsidis sought to draw Marquez into a brawl and Marquez accommodated him. Katsidis dropped Marquez in round three with a left hook to the chin. Marquez, however, recovered and for the most part was

Marquez wants "scared" Pacquiao

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:52:00 +0300

With all eyes on a spectacular night of fighting that saw Andre Berto and Juan Manuel Marquez dominate their respective opponents, speculation on who would be the next of the two men to face Manny Pacquiao dominated post fight conversation. Coming off a potential Fight Of The Year performance that saw the headliner stop Michael Katsidis in the ninth frame

Weights: Juan M. Marquez 134, Michael Katsidis 135

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:25:00 +0300

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - A decent crowd of Mexican fans came to see WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37KOs) weigh in for Saturday's HBO televised title defense. Marquez came in at 134-pounds. The challenger, WBO interim-champ Michael Katsidis 27-2, 22KOs), came in at 135-pounds on the limit

Marquez, Katsidis arrive in Vegas

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:27:00 +0300

�It was one tough camp and a lot of people know that there has been a fair bit of speculation (if I would fight) after my brother�s death,� Katsidis told the media at a press conference following his arrival. �It was tough and as everyone knows, nothing is ever easy. We�ve endured to some tough times and we�re here to win.�

Marquez vs Katsidis in Play For November 27, Khan is Out

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:51:00 +0300

According to manager and trainer Nacho Beristain, WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez will remain at 135-pounds to make a mandatory defense of his titles against Michael Katsidis. Beristain told reporters in Mexico that his fighter wants to stay in the lightweight division to defend his titles. The date being mentioned in the Mexican press is November 27 on HBO

John Murray-Andriy Kudriavtsev Set For September 25

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:27:00 +0300

John Murray will defend his EBU lightweight title here in Manchester on Saturday the 25th of September against the Ukraine�s Andriy Kudriavtsev. Boxingscene�s sources claim that the fight will be promoted by Matchroom, who promoted Murray�s European title win over Gary Buckland back in May

Katsidis stops Mitchell in 3

Sun, 16 May 2010 16:10:00 +0300

Australian WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis (27-2, 22 KOs) scored a punishing third round TKO over previously unbeaten and #1 rated Kevin Mitchell (31-1, 23 KOs) on Saturday night outdoors before a large disappointed crowd at the Upton Park soccer stadium in London. Katsidis rocked the hometown hero Mitchell early in round three and after a furious follow up barrage the bout was waved off by referee Dave Perris. Time was 1:57

Mitchell, Katsidis make weight

Sat, 15 May 2010 18:02:00 +0300

Kevin Mitchell 134.5 vs Michael Katsidis 134.3 (WBO interim lightweight championship) Venue: Upton Park, West Ham, London, United Kingdom Promoter: Frank Warren TV: Sky UK

Kevin Mitchell-Michael Katsidis in Play After Big Win

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0300

A big lightweight bout may be in play. Rising star Kevin Mitchell (31-0, 23KOs) stopped Ignacio Mendoza at Wembley Arena in two rounds on Saturday. Mitchell had few issues with his defense of the WBO intercontinental title

Kevin Mitchell-Michael Katsidis in Play After Big Win

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0300

Robert Guerrero Withdraws From Michael Katsidis Fight

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:45:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was informed earlier today that IBF super featherweight champion Robert Guerrero has withdrawn from his planned fight with lightweight Michael Katsidis, which was scheduled headline HBO's March 27 telecast. BoxingScene has confirmed the information with Guerrero's manager, Shelly Finkel

Katsidis vs Guerrero, Maidana vs Cayo Terms Reached

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:59:00 +0300

Last week on BoxingScene.com, I posted a news report regarding a potential HBO doubleheader for March 27. I've heard the terms have been agreed upon in both fights. In the main event, IBF super featherweight champion Robert Guerrero would move up in weight to challenge the WBO's interim-lightweight champion Michael Katsidis. Because Juan Manuel Marquez [full WBO champion] is likely going to fight Amir Khan for the WBA

Michael Katsidis Targets Anthony Mundine, For Real

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:29:00 +0300

It's not a joke. WBO interim-lightweight champion Michael Katsidis has called out Anthony Mundine, the IBO middleweight champion. Katsidis is willing to move up by several weight divisions to meet Mundine in a huge all-Australian showdown. Katsidis would like set a weight of 154

Marquez-Katsidis on Tap with Ricky Hatton Option Hanging

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by Sampson Lewkowicz, adviser/agent for interim-champion Michael Katsidis, that WBO president Paco Valcarcel will force the issue for a fight with full champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Contrary to reports in Mexico, Paco did not provide Marquez with an additional extension to make the mandatory defense against Katsidis

John won a twelve round unanimous decision over Juarez

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:17:00 +0300

WBA featherweight champion Chris John (43-0-1, 22 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Rocky Juarez (28-5-1, 20 KOs). John outworked Juarez over the first eleven rounds, but was rocked by Juarez in the twelfth. Scores were 114-113, 119-109, 117-111. John and Juarez previously battled to a draw in February

Mayweather-Marquez undercard

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:09:00 +0300

The TV undercard for the Floyd Mayweather vs Juan Manuel Marquez showdown on September 19 was officially announced today. The lineup includes WBA featherweight champion Chris John (42-0-2, 22 KOs) in a rematch against Rocky Juarez (28-4-1, 20 KOs), former WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis (25-2, 21 KOs) will try to regain that now vacant title against 2004 Olympian Vicente Escobedo

Escobedo-Katsidis on Sept 19

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:06:00 +0300

Looks like U.S. Olympian Vicente Escobedo (21-1, 13 KOs) will face Australian former interim world champion Michael Katsidis (25-2, 21 KOs) on the September 19 Mayweather-Marquez card the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Escobedo has won his last twelve fights

Katsidis targets Khan!

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:20:00 +0300

World rated Australian lightweight Michael Katsidis has English 135-pound star Amir Khan in his sights after stopping former two-division world champion Jesus Chavez in Austin, Texas on Saturday.

Diaz defeats Katsidis!

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:34:00 +0300

Former unified lightweight champion Juan Diaz (34-1, 17 KOs) won a twelve round split decision over former WBO interim beltholder Michael Katsidis (23-2, 20 KOs) on Saturday night at the Toyota Center In Houston, Texas. It was an important fight, with both fighters coming off their first pro losses, and it was hometown favorite Diaz who was too fast, too sharp and too good, winning 116-112

Diaz-Katsidis Presser!

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:08:00 +0300

Fighting words were flying at today's final press conference for Saturday's HBO doubleheader featuring Houston's former unified world champion, Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz against Australian warrior Michael "The Great" Katsidis and Houston native and 2000 Olympic Silver Medalist Ricardo Rocky Juarez against former junior lightweight world champion Jorge "La Hiena" Barrios at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas

Casamayor TKOs Katsidis in war!

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:04:00 +0300

Former two-division world champion Joel Casamayor (36-3-1, 22 KOs) showed he's still at the top of the lightweight division with a brilliant tenth round TKO over previously unbeaten and highly regarded Michael Katsidis (23-1, 20 KOs) in a bout for Katsidis' WBO interim lightweight title on Saturday night at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, CA. Casamayor dropped Katsidis twice in round one and couldn't miss with his straight left

Katsidis wins WBO title!

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:46:00 +0300

Unbeaten lightweight Michael Katsidis (22-0, 20 KOs) scored an impressive four round stoppage of Graham Earl (25-2, 12 KOs) to claim the WBO interim world title on Saturday night at Wembley Arena in London. Both boxers went right at each other early and Katsidis quickly got the better of it, dropping Earl twice in round one and again in round two. Katsidis was briefly down himself in round two, but quickly recovered and continued