My heart, and respect goes to Michael Katsidis

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  1. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Well said.

    I'm pretty sure any true boxing fan can truely respect Kats now if they already didn't.
     
    J Griz 757, Nov 28, 2010
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  2. theflyest

    theflyest Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He took a beating. His promoters should match him better & just worry about making exciting fights instead of trying to push him to be a top LW. It's just too much
     
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  3. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Mike has an old school mentality in the ring, and doesn't care how his style matches to who he fights, rather he only wants the best, how true greats are in boxing.

    And I respect him for wanting to fight the best, and I think his management team does too. At least he is getting paid decent for his efforts in the ring.
     
    J Griz 757, Nov 28, 2010
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  4. ss_jmac

    ss_jmac New Member Full Member

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    I didn't like merchants questions the man fought his heart out only to be asked if his performance was his biggest disappoinment. Kats after the fight really made me feel bad and I will be a fan for life and make sure to watch all his fights.
     
    ss_jmac, Nov 28, 2010
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  5. Kingkazim

    Kingkazim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Katsidis really gained my risspect.

    I hope he can bounce back soon. BTW i would have loved to see Katsidis vs Gatti at 135/140 would of been a war
     
    Kingkazim, Nov 28, 2010
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  6. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    :deal
     
    J Griz 757, Nov 28, 2010
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  7. sugarngold

    sugarngold RIDDUM Full Member

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    Big ups to Katsidis for putting up a gutsy fight. I felt bad for him when Larry Merchant asked him about his brother afterward without offering any words of comfort. That was a real douche move on Merchant's part.
     
    sugarngold, Nov 28, 2010
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  8. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    Katsidis impressed me, even in a loss. The guy is class.
     
    Lance_Uppercut, Nov 28, 2010
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  9. Malius

    Malius New Member Full Member

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    Kats was the interim LW Champ and was ranked number 1 I'm sure so who else would he of fought?

    I always give Kats props, hopefully people will look more at kats for Aus boxing than the other 2.
     
    Malius, Nov 28, 2010
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  10. pinolero1981

    pinolero1981 Active Member Full Member

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    I completely agree...

    Mike should have TKO'd Merchant but he's such a nice guy he held his own...
     
    pinolero1981, Nov 28, 2010
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  11. TFT3

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    i always had respect for him and been a true fan i loved and hated watching that fight cause i knew one of them had to lose but much respect for katsidis i cant wait to see him in the ring again
     
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  12. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Yea Merch could've been a bit more sympathetic. That was pretty gut wrenching for me, and we all know that was rough enough already for Mike.
     
    J Griz 757, Nov 29, 2010
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  13. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Katsidis should be a fighter that is in the hearts of all boxing fans everywhere. A true blood and guts warrior inside the ring, and the peak of class outside of it. My heart bled for him last sat, and I wish there was a way his fans could contact him so he could know just how much his fans appreciate him. Great thread Griz, and forever war, Katsidis.
     
    kirk, Nov 29, 2010
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  14. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    thanks man.

    And yea, that would be awesome to have a way for legitamately respectful fans to have a way DIRECTLY to a fighter, to let them know of our appreciation for performances (in the ring, and mentally) like what Mike did on Saturday. But there's too many trolls out there to have something like that unfortunately.
     
    J Griz 757, Nov 29, 2010
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  15. Mike T

    Mike T Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Dude is a warrior and deserves his respect and rest. You had to know Merchant was gonna bring up his Bro in the post-fight. I changed the channel when that happened.
     
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