Best fights of Michael Katsidis
Over 16 years as a professional, Michael Katsidis has compiled a 33-8 (24) record, including 21 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Michael Katsidis KOs Kevin Mitchell
On May 15, 2010 Michael Katsidis defended his WBO interim lightweight title against Kevin Mitchell. Katsidis was 29 years old with a record of 26-2, and Mitchell was 25 with a record of 31-0. Katsidis was on a 3-fight winning streak and Mitchell was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Katsidis stopped Kevin Mitchell via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
2. Michael Katsidis loses to Juan Manuel Márquez via KO
On November 27, 2010 Michael Katsidis fought Juan Manuel Márquez for the The Ring, WBA (Super), WBO, and lineal lightweight titles. Katsidis was 30 years old with a record of 27-2, and Márquez was 37 with a record of 51-5-1. Katsidis was on a 4-fight winning streak and Márquez was coming off a win. Márquez stopped Katsidis via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.