kats has split with smith?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by bolton, Nov 19, 2011.


  1. bolton

    bolton New Member Full Member

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    Watching the billy dib card and just heard Chris McCullen break the news that apparently Katsidis and Smith have gone there separate ways. Despite there obviously solid relationship out side of the ring I've thought once or twice that smiths advice in some of micks bigger fights (particularly marques) from the corner hasn't been tremendous.

    what are your thoughts? good or bad for kats? if good based on his last performance is this move too little too late?
     
  2. Rise Above

    Rise Above IBHOF elector Full Member

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    Great for Katsidis imo. I mean he hasnt progressed as a fighter a hell of a lot the last few years. Maybe he wont progress with a new trainer either but its definitely worth a try.
     
  3. the beaver

    the beaver Guest

    About 4yrs too late...... Mick might now be able to throw a proper right hand at full stretch.

    I wonder if Kats reads these threads :yep
     
  4. Da Voice

    Da Voice Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Geez....I thought that would be an impossibility. Katz has been with him since nappy days
     
  5. perko

    perko Well-Known Member Full Member

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    all downhill for kats now that the loyalty has gone , thanks for the memories.
     
  6. HairyHighlander

    HairyHighlander BASS !! HOWLOWCANUGO ?? Full Member

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    You know what happened then ?
     
  7. PIRA

    PIRA Arise Sir Lennox. Full Member

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    :thumbsup
     
  8. Kegsy

    Kegsy Lights Out Full Member

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    I honestly thought Smith would be great to stay on in Katsidis's team as a 2nd in charge sort of role and let someone else take over as his head trainer. Regardless of Smith's ability i just think his personal experience with Katsidis is invalueable.
     
  9. perfect jet

    perfect jet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agree 100%. all too late.
     
  10. The_Pioneer

    The_Pioneer Guest

    Got to try something :good
     
  11. The Spider

    The Spider Guest

    Agree to some extent. But a half change isn't what Michael Katsidis needs at the moment. It's getting near last roll of the dice tme and he needs a fresh approach.
     
  12. Bugger

    Bugger Active Member Full Member

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    I think a completely clean break is the most resolute way to end it on a professional level. If their friendship is still intact i think that is where Smith's invaluable experience fits in.
     
  13. stiflers mum

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  14. bolton

    bolton New Member Full Member

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    i wonder who will be the man for the job, someone like billy or johnny in aus or will he go abroad?
     
  15. CapsLock

    CapsLock Active Member Full Member

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    At this stage of his career it spells disaster. Theres only about a 10% chance this ends well. Hes going to need to get with a top world class trainer now. Ive got a feeling he'll move to England.