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 top 10 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 WBA (Super), WBO, The Ring, 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.
3. Michael Katsidis stops Jesús Chávez
On April 4, 2009 Michael Katsidis faced Jesús Chávez in a lightweight bout. Katsidis was 28 years old with a record of 24-2, and Chávez was 36 with a record of 44-4. Katsidis was coming off a win and Chávez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Katsidis stopped Jesús Chávez via retirement in the 8th round.
4. Michael Katsidis KOs Eduardo Enrique Alvarez
On February 23, 2005 Michael Katsidis defended his WBO Asia Pacific lightweight title against Eduardo Enrique Alvarez. Katsidis was 24 years old with a record of 14-0, and Alvarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Katsidis was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Katsidis stopped Eduardo Enrique Alvarez via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Michael Katsidis loses to Juan Díaz via split decision
On September 6, 2008 Michael Katsidis fought Juan Díaz for the vacant IBO lightweight title. Katsidis was 28 years old with a record of 23-1, and Díaz was 24 with a record of 33-1. Both Katsidis and Díaz were coming off a loss. Katsidis lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Díaz.
6. Michael Katsidis KOs Singsiam Eausampan
On July 16, 2004 Michael Katsidis fought Singsiam Eausampan for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific lightweight title. Katsidis was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Eausampan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Katsidis was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Katsidis stopped Singsiam Eausampan via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Michael Katsidis KOs Ranee Ganoy
On August 19, 2005 Michael Katsidis defended his WBO Asia Pacific lightweight title against Ranee Ganoy. Katsidis was 25 years old with a record of 17-0, and Ganoy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Katsidis was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Katsidis stopped Ranee Ganoy via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
8. Michael Katsidis defeats Czar Amonsot
On July 21, 2007 Michael Katsidis defended his WBO interim lightweight title against Czar Amonsot. Katsidis was 26 years old with a record of 22-0, and Amonsot was 0 with a record of 0-0. Katsidis was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Katsidis won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Michael Katsidis KOs Kongthawat Sor Kitti
On April 8, 2004 Michael Katsidis fought Kongthawat Sor Kitti for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific lightweight title. Katsidis was 23 years old with a record of 9-0, and Kitti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Katsidis was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Katsidis stopped Kongthawat Sor Kitti via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Michael Katsidis stops Sergio Rafael Liendo
On November 6, 2004 Michael Katsidis fought Sergio Rafael Liendo for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific lightweight title. Katsidis was 24 years old with a record of 13-0, and Liendo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Katsidis was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Katsidis stopped Sergio Rafael Liendo via retirement in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.