WelshDevilRob Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Katsidis targets Khan By Craig Watt Brendon Smith, trainer and manager of Australian WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis contacted Fightnews to dispute UK newspaper reports that Katsidis was reluctant to agree a fight with current WBA 140 pound champion Amir Khan, who is pencilled to defend his title in London on 31st July at the O2 Arena. Smith stated, “We need to put the record straight here – Khan is ducking Michael, not the other way round and we are prepared to come to the UK and defeat Khan in front of his home fans. It appears that after Michael dismissed Kevin Mitchell in style these UK fighters have temporarily lost their balls…for the record, Michael Katsidis is available.” “Richard Schaefer has talked to us about this fight and Golden Boy would love to put this fight on. Amir Khan looked impressive against Malignaggi but rest assured Katsidis is a class above and will beat Amir in his own country. “We came to London in front of 15,000 fans for the Kevin Mitchell fight and this showed Michael’s boxing heart and boxing courage – he is a boxing warrior who wants the fight with Khan and later in the year he can take on the winner of the Juan Manuel Marquez versus Juan Diaz fight for the full WBO 135 pound title.” It is widely reported in the UK that Joel Casamayor has been offered a lucrative $500k to come to the UK and fight Khan on July 31st. With his impressive third round win against Kevin Mitchell last month for the interim title Katsidis is confident of creating another upset in the UK. Smith added, “I feel sorry for the English boxing fans who would love to see this fight but are not being told the truth. Michael is ready for the fight but Khan is trying to make out that we don’t want it – he is probably scared we knock him out like we knocked Kevin Mitchell out – Amir Khan show us your balls.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Katsidis-Khan would be a good fight, but I doubt it will ever happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZ-MCFC Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 really want this fight to happen, truely believe Mick would beat him have you got the link for this mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 really want this fight to happen, truely believe Mick would beat him have you got the link for this mate? Hi Razz, The article is here http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/katsidis-targets-khan-2-48404#more-48404 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 katsidis cant deal with khan's jab, much easier than the casamayor fight based on the styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenbhoy Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Khan wont risk a fight with Katsidis, while Khan is a better fighter, Kat is a tough tough fight and has the power to destroy Khan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto duran Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 katsidis would spark him. khan hasnt the power to keep katsidis at bay for 12 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 katsidis cant deal with khan's jab, much easier than the casamayor fight based on the styles. theres plenty of contrasting views... with the casa fight no ones giving the older guy a a chance...nuff said on which is a more legitmate fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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