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Now it's time to look forward to Katsidis
Izy's prediction was right btw I was wrong.
Izy's prediction was right btw I was wrong.
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Katsidis Vs Casamayor March 23 what a fight. This has to be the biggest fight of his career so far.
Casamayor is "The Ring's" Champion. Katsidis has to take care of him to have a shot at the winner of Juan Diaz vs. Nate Campbell, for Diaz's IBF/WBA/WBO lightweight titles, which will take place on Sunday March 9th. Undercard to another important fight.. Oleg Maskaev vs. Samuel Peter, for Maskaev's WBC heavyweight title.
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I disagree with you.
Hamdan put up a good fight. Even though he was the weaker opponent, he showed his experience and got himself out of danger many a time with mundine. He also refused to get knocked out. Many people thought he would get knocked out, but he proved everyone wrong.
Would love to see him fight Green
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me 2, awesome match hamdan and mundine
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WBC Heavyweight championship fight Sunday, also IBF/WBA/WBO Lightweight fight on the undercard.
At Cancun, Mexico (HBO): Oleg Maskaev vs. Samuel Peter, 12 rounds, for Maskaev's WBC heavyweight title; Juan Diaz vs. Nate Campbell, 12 rounds, for Diaz's IBF/WBA/WBO lightweight titles; John Ruiz vs. Jameel McCline, 12 rounds, WBC eliminator; Timothy Bradley Jr. vs. Jose Luis Castillo, 12 rounds, WBC junior welterweight eliminator; Ray Beltran vs. TBA, 12 rounds, junior lightweights; Guty Espadas vs. Leonilo Miranda, 8 rounds, junior lightweights; David Rodriguez vs. Justin Blevins, 8 rounds, heavyweights; Pipino Cuevas Jr. vs. Antonio Fitch, 6 rounds, junior welterweights
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At Cancun, Mexico (HBO): Oleg Maskaev vs. Samuel Peter, 12 rounds, for Maskaev's WBC heavyweight title; Juan Diaz vs. Nate Campbell, 12 rounds, for Diaz's IBF/WBA/WBO lightweight titles; John Ruiz vs. Jameel McCline, 12 rounds, WBC eliminator; Timothy Bradley Jr. vs. Jose Luis Castillo, 12 rounds, WBC junior welterweight eliminator; Ray Beltran vs. TBA, 12 rounds, junior lightweights; Guty Espadas vs. Leonilo Miranda, 8 rounds, junior lightweights; David Rodriguez vs. Justin Blevins, 8 rounds, heavyweights; Pipino Cuevas Jr. vs. Antonio Fitch, 6 rounds, junior welterweights
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Katsidis in battle for Cuban gold
March 04, 2008 MICK Katsidis, the "blood and guts" WBO lightweight champion, aims to be the first Australian to beat a Cuban in the ring when he meets classy Joel Casamayor on March 22.
Katsidis's trainer Brendon Smith, who agrees with predictions of a classic "boxer versus fighter" clash, says his unbeaten fighter will defend his world title and achieve another milestone as the first Australian (amateur or professional) to beat a Cuban.
"It's a real personal challenge for Mick. Casamayor is a great boxer, but he can also mix it," said Smith.
"He's recognised and respected for his class, but he can punch as well. We've studied videos of fights throughout his career and have great respect for what he's done.
"This is the biggest fight of Michael's career and I couldn't be happier with his preparation. It's been perfect, there hasn't been a hiccup."
Boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya says the winner of the March 22 showdown in Cabazon, California can justifiably claim to be the world's best lightweight.
"It's a great match-up," said de la Hoya. "Given the styles of both fighters, I'm expecting a classic battle."
The fight is being staged under the banner of De la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and will be televised by the HBO network and shown on cable television in Australia.
Casamayor, 36, is in the highest echelon of many great boxers to come out of Cuba, having 360 amateur fights and winning Olympic gold in 1992 before defecting and turning professional after the 1996 Olympics.
He has held world titles in the super-featherweight and lightweight divisions, with wins over the likes of Diego Corrales (twice), Nate Campbell and Robert Garcia.
"I've been on top a long time and I'm not about to leave anytime soon," said Casamayor. "Katsidis is a good fighter and he will be on top of his division some day, but this is my time and I'm not about to lose to him."
Although Casamayor is vastly experienced, Smith was adamant Katsidis would not be outgunned in that area.
March 04, 2008 MICK Katsidis, the "blood and guts" WBO lightweight champion, aims to be the first Australian to beat a Cuban in the ring when he meets classy Joel Casamayor on March 22.
Katsidis's trainer Brendon Smith, who agrees with predictions of a classic "boxer versus fighter" clash, says his unbeaten fighter will defend his world title and achieve another milestone as the first Australian (amateur or professional) to beat a Cuban.
"It's a real personal challenge for Mick. Casamayor is a great boxer, but he can also mix it," said Smith.
"He's recognised and respected for his class, but he can punch as well. We've studied videos of fights throughout his career and have great respect for what he's done.
"This is the biggest fight of Michael's career and I couldn't be happier with his preparation. It's been perfect, there hasn't been a hiccup."
Boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya says the winner of the March 22 showdown in Cabazon, California can justifiably claim to be the world's best lightweight.
"It's a great match-up," said de la Hoya. "Given the styles of both fighters, I'm expecting a classic battle."
The fight is being staged under the banner of De la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and will be televised by the HBO network and shown on cable television in Australia.
Casamayor, 36, is in the highest echelon of many great boxers to come out of Cuba, having 360 amateur fights and winning Olympic gold in 1992 before defecting and turning professional after the 1996 Olympics.
He has held world titles in the super-featherweight and lightweight divisions, with wins over the likes of Diego Corrales (twice), Nate Campbell and Robert Garcia.
"I've been on top a long time and I'm not about to leave anytime soon," said Casamayor. "Katsidis is a good fighter and he will be on top of his division some day, but this is my time and I'm not about to lose to him."
Although Casamayor is vastly experienced, Smith was adamant Katsidis would not be outgunned in that area.
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Fenech in Holyfield-Tyson talks I can't believe Fenech, fuc* his a as*shole.
February 28, 2008 AUSTRALIAN trainer Jeff Fenech has explored a possible rematch of the infamous Evander Holyfield versus Mike Tyson "bite" fight.
Tyson, now 41, bit Holyfield, now 45, twice in the 1997 world heavyweight title clash in Las Vegas, ripping off a chunk of his ear, which he spat onto the canvas before being disqualified.
Holyfield has revealed to The Guardian newspaper in London that Tyson wanted a third fight with him and used his friend and trainer, former world champion Fenech as a go-between.
"There has been some talk between us,'' said Holyfield, who failed in his quest to regain a version of the world heavyweight title for a record fifth time in October.
"Mike had Jeff Fenech, who's been training him, call me a few months ago.
"Jeff says Mike wants to fight me again - but he needs to know if I would agree to it.
"I said, 'It all depends on what they gonna give us - because I'm gonna catch a lot of flak if I say I'm fighting Mike Tyson again. I've already said I don't want to fight Mike no more'.
"Jeff says, 'What if Mike gets in proper shape?' I told him that's OK but I can't be part of it if Mike's going to pull out.
"Jeff said, 'The main thing Mike wants to know is if you would be willing to fight him again?'
"I said, 'Yeah, if the price is right, I probably would'.''
Tyson's boxing licence was revoked after the 1997 bite fight by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and he was fined $US3 million ($A3.19 million) plus legal costs.
Little more than a year later, the commission voted 4-1 to restore his licence.
Holyfield, who knocked out Tyson when they first fought in 1996, did not agree Tyson lacked the discipline required to fight again.
"I think he could - if he wanted to. I don't underestimate no man. He's 41 now. I'm four years older but the big difference is I've always kept in shape,'' said Holyfield.
"Who knows with Mike? Soon after Jeff called, Mike went to South Africa and it's gone quiet since then.''
Holyfield earned $US34 million ($A36.12 million) for the 1997 fight and, unlike Tyson, has not squandered his enormous career earnings.
The Guardian reported that the deeply religious Holyfield now feels empathy with the former "baddest man on the planet''.
"I'm just one woman away, my mother, from being the same as Tyson,'' Holyfield said.
"I would've ended up like him if my mama had not been so tough and strong. She lavished attention on me and that gave me security. Mike never had that, so I feel compassion for him.
"He's only partially out of boxing because he don't know how to move ahead. Mike wants to be accepted as a normal person but he's done things people ain't gonna forget.''
February 28, 2008 AUSTRALIAN trainer Jeff Fenech has explored a possible rematch of the infamous Evander Holyfield versus Mike Tyson "bite" fight.
Tyson, now 41, bit Holyfield, now 45, twice in the 1997 world heavyweight title clash in Las Vegas, ripping off a chunk of his ear, which he spat onto the canvas before being disqualified.
Holyfield has revealed to The Guardian newspaper in London that Tyson wanted a third fight with him and used his friend and trainer, former world champion Fenech as a go-between.
"There has been some talk between us,'' said Holyfield, who failed in his quest to regain a version of the world heavyweight title for a record fifth time in October.
"Mike had Jeff Fenech, who's been training him, call me a few months ago.
"Jeff says Mike wants to fight me again - but he needs to know if I would agree to it.
"I said, 'It all depends on what they gonna give us - because I'm gonna catch a lot of flak if I say I'm fighting Mike Tyson again. I've already said I don't want to fight Mike no more'.
"Jeff says, 'What if Mike gets in proper shape?' I told him that's OK but I can't be part of it if Mike's going to pull out.
"Jeff said, 'The main thing Mike wants to know is if you would be willing to fight him again?'
"I said, 'Yeah, if the price is right, I probably would'.''
Tyson's boxing licence was revoked after the 1997 bite fight by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and he was fined $US3 million ($A3.19 million) plus legal costs.
Little more than a year later, the commission voted 4-1 to restore his licence.
Holyfield, who knocked out Tyson when they first fought in 1996, did not agree Tyson lacked the discipline required to fight again.
"I think he could - if he wanted to. I don't underestimate no man. He's 41 now. I'm four years older but the big difference is I've always kept in shape,'' said Holyfield.
"Who knows with Mike? Soon after Jeff called, Mike went to South Africa and it's gone quiet since then.''
Holyfield earned $US34 million ($A36.12 million) for the 1997 fight and, unlike Tyson, has not squandered his enormous career earnings.
The Guardian reported that the deeply religious Holyfield now feels empathy with the former "baddest man on the planet''.
"I'm just one woman away, my mother, from being the same as Tyson,'' Holyfield said.
"I would've ended up like him if my mama had not been so tough and strong. She lavished attention on me and that gave me security. Mike never had that, so I feel compassion for him.
"He's only partially out of boxing because he don't know how to move ahead. Mike wants to be accepted as a normal person but he's done things people ain't gonna forget.''
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DAVID Haye beat Enzo Maccarinelli inside two rounds in London to win their world cruiserweight unification fight.
The 27-year-old Londoner, the WBC and WBA champion, caught WBO belt holder Maccarinelli with a clubbing right hand two minutes into the second round and the referee stopped the fight seconds later with the Welshman out on his feet.
Weeks of hype had preceded the first fight between British world champions since Nigel Benn fought Chris Eubank in 1993 and there was a cracking atmosphere inside the O2 Arena as 20,000 fans greeted the fighters.
The opening round was a cagey affair with Maccarinelli, trained by Enzo Calzaghe, father of world super-middleweight champion Joe, landing the first telling blow as a confident looking Haye stood off.
However, Haye's ferocious punching power soon became evident in the second round as Maccarinelli walked on to a straight right hand. Maccarinelli withstood that one but failed to heed the warning.
With blood seeping from a small nick above his left eye, Haye unleashed another big right, catching Maccarinelli flush on the side of the head and sending him stumbling into the ropes.
Haye waded in with a flurry of punches and referee John Keane stepped in to spare him further punishment.
“I talked the talk and walked the walk,” Haye, who had won 19 of his 20 previous fights by knockout, said at ringside. “I know how hard I punch and I've got my body into ridiculous condition over the last nine months.
“Enzo came here with a good record but I showed what the 'Hayemaker' is all about. No cruiserweight can live with my power and no heavyweight either.”
Haye, who has been on a punishing schedule to make the 200 pounds cruiserweight limit at his training base in Miami, will now move up to heavyweight.
Maccarinelli said he was “disgusted” with his own performance in his second professional defeat from 30 fights.
“I did everything I was told not to do,” the 27-year-old father of four said. “I walked in with my hands down and my head up and got caught with a great punch.”
The 27-year-old Londoner, the WBC and WBA champion, caught WBO belt holder Maccarinelli with a clubbing right hand two minutes into the second round and the referee stopped the fight seconds later with the Welshman out on his feet.
Weeks of hype had preceded the first fight between British world champions since Nigel Benn fought Chris Eubank in 1993 and there was a cracking atmosphere inside the O2 Arena as 20,000 fans greeted the fighters.
The opening round was a cagey affair with Maccarinelli, trained by Enzo Calzaghe, father of world super-middleweight champion Joe, landing the first telling blow as a confident looking Haye stood off.
However, Haye's ferocious punching power soon became evident in the second round as Maccarinelli walked on to a straight right hand. Maccarinelli withstood that one but failed to heed the warning.
With blood seeping from a small nick above his left eye, Haye unleashed another big right, catching Maccarinelli flush on the side of the head and sending him stumbling into the ropes.
Haye waded in with a flurry of punches and referee John Keane stepped in to spare him further punishment.
“I talked the talk and walked the walk,” Haye, who had won 19 of his 20 previous fights by knockout, said at ringside. “I know how hard I punch and I've got my body into ridiculous condition over the last nine months.
“Enzo came here with a good record but I showed what the 'Hayemaker' is all about. No cruiserweight can live with my power and no heavyweight either.”
Haye, who has been on a punishing schedule to make the 200 pounds cruiserweight limit at his training base in Miami, will now move up to heavyweight.
Maccarinelli said he was “disgusted” with his own performance in his second professional defeat from 30 fights.
“I did everything I was told not to do,” the 27-year-old father of four said. “I walked in with my hands down and my head up and got caught with a great punch.”
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Peter Claims Heavyweight Title
SAMUEL Peter stopped Oleg Maskaev in the final seconds of the sixth round to claim Maskaev's WBC heavyweight title with one last flurry of powerful punches.
Peter (30-1, 23 KOs) was more powerful and more poised than the 39-year-old champion in front of a lively sellout crowd at Plaza de Toros, Cancun's bullfighting ring and the unlikely site of this boxing-mad nation's first heavyweight title fight.
The four major heavyweight titles have been dispersed among several relatively unknown Eastern Europeans in recent years, but now an African has joined them - albeit a Nigerian who lives and trains in Las Vegas.
Peter has been one of the heavyweight division's top prospects for years, with fight fans loving his pure power and sometimes reckless style. Though he still lacks some technique, he finally has a belt and a shot at bigger fights - even an eventual rematch with IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko, the only man to beat him.
Boxing's erstwhile glamour division also should get a boost from a competitive, engaging fight just two weeks after Klitschko's dull decision over Sultan Ibragimov in Madison Square Garden.
askaev and Peter both rocked each other with tremendous punches in the third round, and Peter eventually showed the power that made him a champion.
SAMUEL Peter stopped Oleg Maskaev in the final seconds of the sixth round to claim Maskaev's WBC heavyweight title with one last flurry of powerful punches.
Peter (30-1, 23 KOs) was more powerful and more poised than the 39-year-old champion in front of a lively sellout crowd at Plaza de Toros, Cancun's bullfighting ring and the unlikely site of this boxing-mad nation's first heavyweight title fight.
The four major heavyweight titles have been dispersed among several relatively unknown Eastern Europeans in recent years, but now an African has joined them - albeit a Nigerian who lives and trains in Las Vegas.
Peter has been one of the heavyweight division's top prospects for years, with fight fans loving his pure power and sometimes reckless style. Though he still lacks some technique, he finally has a belt and a shot at bigger fights - even an eventual rematch with IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko, the only man to beat him.
Boxing's erstwhile glamour division also should get a boost from a competitive, engaging fight just two weeks after Klitschko's dull decision over Sultan Ibragimov in Madison Square Garden.
askaev and Peter both rocked each other with tremendous punches in the third round, and Peter eventually showed the power that made him a champion.
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All of the talk going in focused on undefeated Lightweight Juan Diaz. Nate Campbell changed the conversation in thrilling fashion on Saturday night at the Plaza de Toros in Cancun, Mexico.
Over twelve grueling rounds, the 35-year old Campbell (32-5-1, 25 KO) of Tampa, Florida wore down the 24-year old Diaz (33-1, 17 KO) of Houston, Texas to capture the WBA, WBO and IBF 135 lb. belts. Campbell also stamped himself the number one threat to the winner of the March 22nd showdown for the World Lightweight championship between champion Joel Casamayor (35-3-1, 21 KO) and contender Michael Katsidis (23-0, 20 KO).
Over twelve grueling rounds, the 35-year old Campbell (32-5-1, 25 KO) of Tampa, Florida wore down the 24-year old Diaz (33-1, 17 KO) of Houston, Texas to capture the WBA, WBO and IBF 135 lb. belts. Campbell also stamped himself the number one threat to the winner of the March 22nd showdown for the World Lightweight championship between champion Joel Casamayor (35-3-1, 21 KO) and contender Michael Katsidis (23-0, 20 KO).
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Mundine To Fight Soliman, Again
ANTHONY Mundine will defend his WBA super-middleweight title against compatriot Sam Soliman in May, his management have confirmed.
Mundine, 32, who scored a unanimous points decision over compatriot Nader Hamdan two weeks ago, will fight Soliman for the third time at Melbourne's Vodafone Arena on May 28, his manager Khoder Nasser said.
Mundine beat Soliman in a ninth-round KO in Sydney in March last year and Soliman has taken up an option clause in their deal for a re-match, Nasser said.
He also beat Soliman in a split points decision in Sydney in 2001.
Mundine has won 31 of his 34 bouts, 23 by knockout, with three defeats.
ANTHONY Mundine will defend his WBA super-middleweight title against compatriot Sam Soliman in May, his management have confirmed.
Mundine, 32, who scored a unanimous points decision over compatriot Nader Hamdan two weeks ago, will fight Soliman for the third time at Melbourne's Vodafone Arena on May 28, his manager Khoder Nasser said.
Mundine beat Soliman in a ninth-round KO in Sydney in March last year and Soliman has taken up an option clause in their deal for a re-match, Nasser said.
He also beat Soliman in a split points decision in Sydney in 2001.
Mundine has won 31 of his 34 bouts, 23 by knockout, with three defeats.
mundine, like his matchups, is a joke.
speaking of jokes
what about todays news that fenech is in training to fight payakarun
again?
i have now heard it all....LMAO
you can be rest assured it wont be at super bantamweight
like last time.
speaking of jokes
what about todays news that fenech is in training to fight payakarun
again?
i have now heard it all....LMAO
you can be rest assured it wont be at super bantamweight
like last time.
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ROFL your exactly right.
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Katsidis Looks To Re-Write History
A FOCUSED Michael Katsidis has one eye on history going into his career-defining bout against legendary Cuban Joel Casamayor in California next week.
Australia's WBO interim lightweight world champion takes on the WBC interim champion in probably the most significant contest involving an Australian boxer in recent times.
Casamayor, 36, has fought most of the great lightweights of the last decade and is currently ranked the top fighter in that division by The Ring magazine.
Queenslander Katsidis, 27, is ranked 6th by that esteemed publication and a win over Casamayor would catapult him to worldwide recognition.
“No Australian has ever beaten a Cuban, let alone an Olympic gold medallist,” Katsidis said. “This fight can do more than just unify titles and create greatness for me.
“For every amateur who tosses and turns about turning professional, this fight makes me so happy I turned professional and now I'm going to beat the Olympic Games gold medallist, it's a dream come true.”
His trainer Brendon Smith said his charge's preparation had been very good and there would be no excuses going into the fight at the Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon on Sunday week Australian time.
“I believe this is the biggest fight Australia has had for a long time,” Smith said.
A victory over Casamayor (35-3-1, 21KOs) could potentially vault Katsidis (23-0, 20KOs) into a clash with Nate Campbell, who just last weekend captured the IBF, WBA and WBO lightweight titles from Juan Diaz.
American Campbell has already lost twice to another Australian, Robbie Peden, in the super featherweight division.
A strong lightweight like Katsidis would be favoured to beat Campbell, but the Queenslander refused to look past Casamayor.
“I haven't even considered the thought of fighting Campbell, that doesn't even come into it,” Katsidis said.
“I'll just have to wait and see how this one pans out before I can think about that.
“Casamayor is one of the all-time greats. He can pull out anything and he's got the experience and the wealth of being able to fight so many great fighters at the highest level.
“A lot of fighters can be intimidated by that, but when I'm heading for the big fights my eyes have lit up and I get very excited. This is my opportunity to show the world what a guy from Australia can do.”
Katsidis has spent the best part of a year in America, but uttered no regrets about the sacrifice he has made to pursue his pugilistic dream.
“Until I have succeeded with what I set out to do, I'm not going home,” Katsidis said.
“When I go through those gates back in Australia, I want to make sure everyone knows who I am and what I've done to be proud of my efforts over here and until I do that and unify these titles I'm not going to feel happy and come back home because my job isn't complete.
“It has been very tough, but boxing isn't easy. While a lot of other fighters are sitting there cuddling their wives and eating Christmas pudding, I'm sitting here and training and doing the hard yards.”
A FOCUSED Michael Katsidis has one eye on history going into his career-defining bout against legendary Cuban Joel Casamayor in California next week.
Australia's WBO interim lightweight world champion takes on the WBC interim champion in probably the most significant contest involving an Australian boxer in recent times.
Casamayor, 36, has fought most of the great lightweights of the last decade and is currently ranked the top fighter in that division by The Ring magazine.
Queenslander Katsidis, 27, is ranked 6th by that esteemed publication and a win over Casamayor would catapult him to worldwide recognition.
“No Australian has ever beaten a Cuban, let alone an Olympic gold medallist,” Katsidis said. “This fight can do more than just unify titles and create greatness for me.
“For every amateur who tosses and turns about turning professional, this fight makes me so happy I turned professional and now I'm going to beat the Olympic Games gold medallist, it's a dream come true.”
His trainer Brendon Smith said his charge's preparation had been very good and there would be no excuses going into the fight at the Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon on Sunday week Australian time.
“I believe this is the biggest fight Australia has had for a long time,” Smith said.
A victory over Casamayor (35-3-1, 21KOs) could potentially vault Katsidis (23-0, 20KOs) into a clash with Nate Campbell, who just last weekend captured the IBF, WBA and WBO lightweight titles from Juan Diaz.
American Campbell has already lost twice to another Australian, Robbie Peden, in the super featherweight division.
A strong lightweight like Katsidis would be favoured to beat Campbell, but the Queenslander refused to look past Casamayor.
“I haven't even considered the thought of fighting Campbell, that doesn't even come into it,” Katsidis said.
“I'll just have to wait and see how this one pans out before I can think about that.
“Casamayor is one of the all-time greats. He can pull out anything and he's got the experience and the wealth of being able to fight so many great fighters at the highest level.
“A lot of fighters can be intimidated by that, but when I'm heading for the big fights my eyes have lit up and I get very excited. This is my opportunity to show the world what a guy from Australia can do.”
Katsidis has spent the best part of a year in America, but uttered no regrets about the sacrifice he has made to pursue his pugilistic dream.
“Until I have succeeded with what I set out to do, I'm not going home,” Katsidis said.
“When I go through those gates back in Australia, I want to make sure everyone knows who I am and what I've done to be proud of my efforts over here and until I do that and unify these titles I'm not going to feel happy and come back home because my job isn't complete.
“It has been very tough, but boxing isn't easy. While a lot of other fighters are sitting there cuddling their wives and eating Christmas pudding, I'm sitting here and training and doing the hard yards.”
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Hatton Lines Up Mexico's Lazcano
ENGLISH fighter Ricky Hatton announced that he will defend his IBO light-welterweight title against Mexico's Juan Lazcano in May.
A statement on Hatton's official website read: "Ricky's next fight will be on May 24, 2008 at the City of Manchester Stadium. The deal has just been completed.
"Ricky will defend his IBO light-welterweight title against Mexican Juan Lazcano.''
The 32-year-old Lazcano, who has won 37 of his 42 bouts, has not fought since losing to Vivian Harris in an eliminator for the WBC light-welterweight title in Las Vegas a year ago.
"He's a good fighter, we should have fought him before but he got injured,'' Hatton said last month.
The bout is the 29-year-old Manchester Hitman's first fight since December's maiden professional defeat by American great Floyd Mayweather.
Unbeaten US star Mayweather stopped Hatton 95 seconds into the 10th round to win a brawl of unbeaten fighters and keep the World Boxing Council welterweight crown in Las Vegas.
ENGLISH fighter Ricky Hatton announced that he will defend his IBO light-welterweight title against Mexico's Juan Lazcano in May.
A statement on Hatton's official website read: "Ricky's next fight will be on May 24, 2008 at the City of Manchester Stadium. The deal has just been completed.
"Ricky will defend his IBO light-welterweight title against Mexican Juan Lazcano.''
The 32-year-old Lazcano, who has won 37 of his 42 bouts, has not fought since losing to Vivian Harris in an eliminator for the WBC light-welterweight title in Las Vegas a year ago.
"He's a good fighter, we should have fought him before but he got injured,'' Hatton said last month.
The bout is the 29-year-old Manchester Hitman's first fight since December's maiden professional defeat by American great Floyd Mayweather.
Unbeaten US star Mayweather stopped Hatton 95 seconds into the 10th round to win a brawl of unbeaten fighters and keep the World Boxing Council welterweight crown in Las Vegas.