A sort of forgotten fight.

walshb

Eastside Boxing:

Mitchell promises tear up in Katsidis bout

Dagenham Destroyer Kevin Mitchell has promised an old fashioned East End tear up when he faces Aussie powerhouse Michael Katsidis on May 15 in London. Mitchell, 25, will challenge the Australian for the Interim WBO World Lightweight title. And the fight could go on at Upton Park, home of Mitchell's beloved West Ham.

Promoter Frank Warren is currently in negotiation with the venue, with the ExCeL Arena also under consideration.

"It would be a dream come true to fight at Upton Park," said unbeaten Mitchell at a press conference to officially announce the fight today.

"The east end loves a nice little punch up and I'll give them one when I fight Katsidis.

"He's a great fighter but I'm confident I'll knock him out. He better bring a good cutsman because I'm planning on busting him up real bad.

"It will be a proper tear up on the night, then we'll have a good old knees up afterwards."
Warren added: "This fight is going to be a lot bigger than people think.

"It will capture the imagination of the east end and we'll get a massive crowd.

"Kevin's a real east end boy and I know the people from down that way will come out and support him."

Katsidis, who is hoping to get good support from London's Greek and Australian communities, said he was looking forward to returning to London.

"I've got happy memories of fighting Graham Earl at Wembley," said Katsidis.

"People booed me when I came into the right but our fight was so exciting they were cheering when I left.

"There's so many Aussies in London that there could be more of us there than the Brits on the night."

Mitchell and Katsidis also swapped insults after champion accused challenger of "running like a cat" against Breidis Prescott.

"I won't run from you, I promise that," said Mitchell. "We'll see who runs on the night. I'll land one on your chin and I'll knock you out."

Katsidis replied: "Your promoter says you've got a secret weapon - is it your mouth? If you couldn't knock out Prescott how are you going to knock out me?

"You can keep on talking but I promise there I'll be there on the night."

digme

The fights 2 months away.I think the fight is well known to most, only that it's just not plastered all over sky yet :)He's the new Ricky Hatton.This is a tough fight for both men,ould go either way.

walshb

If Mitchell wants to be taken serious, he needs to be beating the likes of Katsidis, and beating him well. I think he will, and hope he will

keane=cock

walshb wrote: »

If Mitchell wants to be taken serious, he needs to be beating the likes of Katsidis, and beating him well. I think he will, and hope he will

do you not rate katsidis wash?

i do and i quite fancy him to take mitchells unbeaten record

walshb

A few years ago Katsidis was quite good, he is washed up now. Past his best, and if up and coming fighters with so called world class potential cannot beat him, then they may just be more hype than substance.

Kats is an old 30 year old

Brad Goodman

I think Mitchell will win but it won't be the "tear up" he mentions in the article. I think he'll outbox Katsidis for the majority of the fight and only engage him when the opportunity arises. He'll either win by a clear decision or stop Katsidis late, who I think will gas in the later rounds. As WalshB says Katsidis is an old 30.

joepenguin

Yeah I dont think its going to be a Katsidis - Earl type of fight but I am looking forward to it.

clubwelly

This should be a good fight Kad never stops going forward but agree with Brad, Mitchell will try keep it at distance.
Kad had casamayor down in his failed title fight and I thought was ahead on points. Mitchell really kept Prescott under control and I think his talk of an East End terup isn't going to happen. Hope Mitchell wins