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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    I don't think words are required for what I'm getting at.



    Michael Katsidis, you are a true, "leave it in the ring", old school warrior. Gatti style (and all those in the past I haven't mentioned). Thank you for giving it your all, and not pulling out of an amazing fight, despite your gut wrenching loss. I can hopefully talk to my grandchildren about the war I witnessed tonight.

    Post something if you agree.
     
  2. vanargian_guard

    vanargian_guard Mini-Mandingo Full Member

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    Of course I agree, who doesn't?
     
  3. evalistinho

    evalistinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i shed a tear seeing Katsidis like that. That was two hearts against JMM tonight.
     
  4. ricardinho

    ricardinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah... a true Spartan he went out on hi shield
     
  5. vanargian_guard

    vanargian_guard Mini-Mandingo Full Member

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    I find myself having less and less of a stomach for boxing nowdays, every fight I watch, I don't want either man to lose. I love Marquez and wanted him to win, but hated to see Katsidis lose, especially beat up like that. Each guy I watch has so much personality and likeability about them, even Abraham, who's getting berated today.
     
  6. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Me too. I know Mike came in with a heavy, but motivated heart tonight.

    It's really rough, to go throw a tough fight period.

    But I do believe, the in Mike's heart, his brother was there tonight. And it showed in the third round.

    He may not have won the fight, but Mike sure solidified me as a fan tonight.
     
  7. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    That is exactly how I felt about this fight.
     
  8. vanargian_guard

    vanargian_guard Mini-Mandingo Full Member

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    See, theres no real honor in that anymore. I'm glad Bayless stopped it when he did. What is the honor of fighting your heart out and getting KOed when you get pictures of yourself out cold all over the internet as some fat, ugly, lazy, cowardly slob like Benjamamin Lickass's avatar? We claim that we need a fighter to go out like a man to earn our much coveted respect, but when they do, we berate them. What's the point of being a Spartan anymore?
     
  9. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    Well said. Great thread.
     
  10. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    Great posts from Vanargian in this thread.
     
  11. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    In my eyes, Katsidis went out on his shield tonight.

    It may not be the smartest thing for your health, but it can show your true passion for what you're fighting for.

    And sometimes, that's all that matters to a person ready to go out on his shield.
     
  12. des3995

    des3995 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'd call that the SNV effect. It happens sometimes.
     
  13. vanargian_guard

    vanargian_guard Mini-Mandingo Full Member

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    Thanks brother, I'm glad someone agrees.
     
  14. ricardinho

    ricardinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    iItell you even though he lost he showed he is a crowd pleaser we will see him in another fight again
     
  15. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Much respect for Katsidis great fight, He fought the perfect fight.
    (Just ran into the wrong guy)