http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8190176 ; Katsidis eyes Khan fight Adrian Warren 12:17 AEST Thu Dec 30 2010 Latest Articles: Michael Katsidis is targeting a possible April-May return to the ring after his brave loss to Juan Manuel Marquez, with British boxing superstar Amir Khan high on his New Year wish list. Katsidis earned plenty of kudos for his performance in a ninth round stoppage loss to Marquez in their lightweight world title bout in Las Vegas on November 27, less than six weeks after the death of his brother, leading jockey Stathi Katsidis. He dropped Marquez in the third round before running out of energy and being worn down by the great Mexican boxer. A rematch with Marquez is one option Katsidis would like to pursue, while another is a possible move up a division to challenge Khan, the 24-year-old WBA light welterweight champion, who has a 24-1 record. Katsidis is well know to British boxing fans, having scored exciting wins over Graham Earl and previously unbeaten Kevin Mitchell in WBO interim lightweight title fights in England. Khan held onto his title with a close unanimous points win over Argentinian Marcos Maidana in another dramatic bout earlier this month. Katsidis-Marquez has already been awarded fight of the year status by The Ring and American cable television network HBO, with Khan-Maidana voted second in the Ring poll. "I believe that (Katsidis-Khan) is a fight would absolutely fill anywhere in England, and that's a fight that would be watched all over the world and it makes a great fight," Katsidis' manager and trainer Brendon Smith told AAP. "Michael is two out of two in England and whether Amir Khan takes that into consideration and whether he wants to try and square up for the Pommies...he may have his own agenda. "At the moment Michael is taking a little bit of time with his family, of course to grieve, but at this stage we'd like to set for April or May. "We'll weight it all up over the next few weeks after the break. It maybe back in Australia, it may be England, it may be back in the States, we'll see what makes the most sense for him." He said Katsidis had pulled up well from his battle with Marquez. "He had a little bit of bruising around the eyes and a small cut, but he wasn't hurt badly in the fight," Smith said. "He was just spent emotionally. He did a wonderful job under the circumstances. "However, I don't feel Juan beat us. We all know what we (Katsidis) had to deal with leading up to the fight." Smith didn't expect the loss to Marquez to affect the marketability and career prospects of his popular scrapper and if anything thought the performance would enhance his reputation. "Michael's stocks are going up, he's won a lot of hearts around the world and he deserves it," Smith said. "He's never in a dull fight and he gives it 100 per cent. People aren't worried with a win or a loss, they just love a great fight. "He's had a wonderful career. He's won four out of his seven world title fights, he's won two out of three in Las Vegas. "He's had an incredible run and it's not over yet. I believe he's still gaining and getting better."
I dont think Khan has the mettle to withstand Kats overwhelming style. I reckon it would look bad for Kat early on, but the longer the fight goes, the more in control he'll be. Kat KO 10 for mine.
I don't even give Mick a punchers chance after seeing the Khan/Maidana fight. Khan is faster, lengthier and more elusive than Marquez. this fight wouldn't be competetive in my opinion, Katsidis leaves himself wide open, and khans speed and accuracy would slice him up and force the referee to show mercy in about the 4th round
Agreed, he'll get well paid for it. Khan has the quickest hands in boxing at the moment, for mine. I think it'd be real ugly for Mick in there.
Khan at 140 is a tough tough bout for Katsidis. IMO Katsidis should stay at 135, but like others said Katsidis would get paid very well.
Katsidis is probably my favourite current fighter but i have to agree with the majority, Khan would win this fight. The only way i could see Kats win is landing a big punch very early ala Prescott but training under Roach, Khan would be too smart now to let that happen. Prediction, ref stoppage mid rounds.
While I agree his only chance is one shot, he ALWAYS (bar the Juan Diaz fight) lands his best shot... Its just whether or not the other guy can take it (few have) .. Casa, Marq have alot better defence than Khan, and if Kats did land like Maidana, no way in hell he wouldnt be able to follow up, much better technique than Maidana.. much better finisher... His eyes holding up to the initial onslaught - not likely...
i think khan is overrated. don't know who would win but i'd like to see more from khan before i got as confident as u guys that khan would win easily. not saying he isn't good, just think people may be getting carried away a little.