Katsidis Trainer - Murray Poss next up Roach turn fight down

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  1. curry

    curry Member Full Member

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    Katsidis trainer says Murray is next and khan trainer Roach turned Katsidis down as Amirs USA debut opponent http://www.***********.com/?m=show&id=28146


    By Mark Vester
    According to Michael Katsidis' trainer Brendon Smith, a fight with WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan is not likely to happen on July 31 in England. Smith said Katsidis, the WBO's interim-lightweight champion, was turned down as an opponent for Khan's debut in America. Smith thinks the fight is too risky for Khan at this point.
    "I really don't see it happening. This is a very risky fight for Amir and one they would not take at this stage," said Smith to the BBC. "There was an opportunity for the two to fight in Amir's US debut, but it was turned by Freddie Roach [Khan's trainer] and instead Paulie Malignaggi was chosen.
    "I've spoken to Richard Schaefer [CEO of Golden Boy, Khan's promoters] who likes the idea and would like to do a fight with Katsidis and Khan. There is no better fight in England than Amir Khan versus Michael Katsidis. Can Michael get the hat-trick? Yes he can. Can the fight be made? I don't think so."
    The day after Katsidis knocked out Kevin Mitchell, Smith was contacted by promoter Mick Hennessy with an offer to fight John Murray. Smith is interested in the Murray fight and plans to discuss it further if the right kind of money is on the table.
    "I was contacted by Murray's promoter Mick Hennessy the day after the Mitchell fight. He reckons they could draw a 20,000 crowd in Manchester," said Smith. "Murray has called Michael out on several occasions, saying Katsidis has not beaten the best in the UK. Fair enough, that's his opinion. Michael loves boxing in England because of the atmosphere and the passion of the fans."
    "I've not had an offer put before me, but if the money is right we will travel to Manchester for the fight. The ball is in John and Mick's court on this one."
     
    curry, May 28, 2010
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  2. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    I think "they" picked a marketable American fighter for Kahns American debut. Nothing more sinister than that.
     
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  3. kel

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    I think Katsidis might get the triffecta in Manchester if the Murray fight comes off. Be a good fight tho.
     
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  4. portside

    portside Boxing Addict Full Member

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    its must be nice to have the option to turn down big fights. katsidas v khan, would be megabucks.
     
    portside, May 29, 2010
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  5. NSFW

    NSFW ESB interacial lovin... Full Member

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    I would to see him fight Murray.
     
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  6. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    mick cudnt put an undercard to sell 20,000 at the MEN.
     
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  7. curry

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    undercard Barker v Macklin ? Odonnell v Watson 2 ? Fury V Sexton

    Would that line up get Sky Box Office
     
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  8. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    if they reduced it to a tenner yea:good
     
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  9. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    Sorry to **** on Mick's bomfire but Katsidis Murray 20K :lol: ****in no chance !!!!!!!

    Khan Katsidis looks dangerous on paper but id fancy Khan to absolutley demolish Katsidis , i think his output , technical superiority and newly found ring craft would just be way way too much for Katsidis and id be dissapointed if Khan didnt stop him inside 7 .

    Having said that ive written Katsidis off now a couple of times and its bit me in the arse , but id be going strongly with Khan here !!!!
     
    thewinfella, May 29, 2010
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  10. antcull

    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Macklin isnt going to fight on a John Murray undercard for a belt he just vacated, hes looking for a fight to get him a world title shots I reckon.

    Fury has to get past big John McD anyway :yep

    Murray v Katsidis would be fantastic, would definitely go more as 3 rounds although I feel Katsidis does everything Murray can do except better. I can't see Mick doing his job properly anyway so expect to see Murray v McAllister II in about 14 months time.
     
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  11. kirky c

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    i would love to see murry in that fight iv always thought he was better than mitchell. he's gonna be the next people of Manchester's fighter after hatton an their aint no better following to have behind ya. COMMON MURRY!
     
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  12. warrior85

    warrior85 R.I.P THUNDER Full Member

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    this would be a great fight,it wont happen though because hennessey is total bell end,the guy is by far the worst 'name' promoter in britain.
     
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  13. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Beating Katsidis throws Murrary right into the mix.
     
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  14. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    no ****!
     
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  15. NO MAS

    NO MAS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Imagine if Murray beat him with a stoppage from a cut...:yikes

    The styles have got clashes of heads written all over this contest...:yep
     
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