Katsidis to call it a day

All the best, if all our fighters had Mick's mentality we would be behind each and every one of them 100%

 

Without a doubt my favourite Aussie boxer. Ye guys are lucky to call him one of your own and should be proud. An absolute warrior in the ring and a gentleman of equal measure outside of it. The boxing world needs more Michael Katsidis'.

 

KATS is a true warrior of the boxing ring never ducked a top opponent sought out the best opposition around & made them work to there limits to beat him someone said that he was not a champion thats stupid he was a champion in every sense of the world A great HEART & FIGHTING the BEST makes you a champion in my eyes . It was never a dull moment watching him fight. & as for him being forgotten in no time what a load of **** just because u **** of a few people in your home town DA VOICE does not mean people forget you AUSTRALIA is BIGGER THE TOOWOOMBA. SO kats take a rest god knows you earned it. cheers guys

 

:good

 

Mick thanks for the memories. I wish you all the best in your life after boxing. Fighters like you make me proud to be Australian!:good

 

dude are you an ex pro?

 

I'll miss the intimidating gladiator ring walk.

 

It was always on the cards. I mentioned numerous times in forums, I was concerned with his welfare.
He insisted absorbing hard punches to head, as though it was made of stone.
Absolutely great it's been detected now & not when all too late. He's only 32 & as everyone says; "There's a life after boxing"

 

Yeah mate.

 

Been reading of Micks retirement on several forums and what strikes me is that to a man I haven't read ONE negative comment regarding his said retirement ( even the usual Anglo / Aussie banter has not only taken a back seat but it has been firmly placed in the boot ) speaks volumes to me regarding how respected this fella is on the WORLD boxing stage .

 

Mick was a guy that probably reached far greater heights ten most men with his ability could dream of . He did it with a huge heart , an enormous self belief and a will to win that has rarely been seen . In my eyes he is the most exciting fighter this country has produced in a long time . He did what a lot of these blokes back home could only dream of , backed himself and went wherever he needed to go in seek of the biggest and toughest fights . He could of sat back here in aus knocking over Thais like most our top guys do . That was not mick though , instead he fought , casamayor , Chavez , Escobedo , jmm , Guerrero , mitchel , Diaz . Mick you are a legend all the best mate .

 

good luck mick, best of luck in all future eandevors

 

Josey that's waving a red flag to a bull on this forum mate

Anyone know he's highest purse?

or even what he got against JMM?

 

Katsidis got 530,000 for the Marquez fight.

 

After expenses and tax he should've cleared $250k at least

He would've done ok out of the Mitchell and Rees fight in UK i wld assume.

Hopefully he's brought a house and set himself up