Scharfer wants to make Khan Katsidis in July

[skel1983]

"I'm ready for all the big names," Khan said. "If the big names want to fight me, line up."

He'd like to start with Marcos Maidana, a big puncher from Argentina who knocked out Victor Cayo on March 27 to set up a date with WBO titleholder Timothy Bradley.

Maidana wound up backing out of that fight because of a back injury, though, and it's unclear when he'll fight again.

Bradley is another name on Khan's hit list. He's generally regarded as the best in the division and has been largely avoided by the top fighters.

Also in the mix are IBF and WBC champion Devon Alexander, and perhaps lightweight king Juan Manuel Marquez, who is scheduled to fight Juan Diaz in a rematch of their classic fight from last year.

All of those guys could await down the road, and all of them would be terrific fights. But Khan's promoter, Richard Schaefer, tossed around another name that few people had considered.

"He wants Maidana but obviously he's not available," Schaefer said. "What I'd like to do is make a fight with Michael Katsidis. Can you imagine that?"

Katsidis is one of the best action fighters in boxing and won an interim lightweight title by stopping previously unbeaten Kevin Mitchell in the third round Saturday night in London.

Schaefer said that Khan would like to fight again before Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, which begins Aug. 11. The timing works out well because Marquez faces Diaz in a pay-per-view event July 31 in Las Vegas, and Schaefer has toyed with the idea of doing a split-site doubleheader with Khan fighting in Europe as part of the same telecast.

"Maybe there's that possibility," Schaefer said. "We'll see what we can work out."

I really would not mind this before a 4 man 140 pound tournament. Khan wants a fight before Ramadan and Katsidis just knocked out Mitchell so why not?


Now if this fight was to happen can't see it for July, Khan Paulie was a tough fight for both no way he is fighting a big fight again in 10/11 weeks time, id scrap that rite now.

But if this fight was to happen I see khan busting Katsidis up with the ref/corner stopping it round 5/6th round, what do you reckon. Kats has the power of course but I think Khan is to big and Kats is perfect for Khan to look a million dollers.

[HattonTheHammer]

khan will box his head off all night

8-9 round stoppage

[THE THIRD MAN]

Khan won't fight Katsidis under any circumstances, if he does he will be fasting well before Ramadan begins, eating through a straw!

[skel1983]

Khan won't fight Katsidis under any circumstances, if he does he will be fasting well before Ramadan begins, eating through a straw!

Thats a sig bet I would take.

[Fenster]

I think it's too early to happen. Might have been Golden Boys plan, as they promote both, but can't see it in July

OIf it does happen, I think Khan will KO Kats inside three.. or get ko'd.

[Kev]

I think it's too early to happen. Might have been Golden Boys plan, as they promote both, but can't see it in July

OIf it does happen, I think Khan will KO Kats inside three.. or get ko'd.

That's what I like, no fence sitting.

I agree though, Kats could easily leave him needing the smelling salts if he lands.

[Althugz]

Another smart move by the Khan handlers if he is put in against Kats.

They can say "look we put him in with a puncher!" but I don't think Kats stands up to Amir's power - His chin is questionable at best and I think Khan has way too much reach and fear to let him get inside like Mitchell did.

[Kev]

Another smart move by the Khan handlers if he is put in against Kats.

They can say "look we put him in with a puncher!" but I don't think Kats stands up to Amir's power - His chin is questionable at best and I think Khan has way too much reach and fear to let him get inside like Mitchell did.

I think Kats has achieved enough in the sport to be considered a genuine contender now come on. He's come up short against Casamayor and Juan Diaz but he did punch Casa through the ring.

He's acomplished more than Marcus Rene Maidana and he seems to be the guy everone wants Khan to face now.

[ICB]

Good fight i'll respect Amir Khan for taking this fight, the smart money is obviously with Amir Khan. But you never know with Michael Katsidis, he's always dangerous.

[Fenster]

I think it's too early to happen. Might have been Golden Boys plan, as they promote both, but can't see it in July

OIf it does happen, I think Khan will KO Kats inside three.. or get ko'd.

That's what I like, no fence sitting.

I agree though, Kats could easily leave him needing the smelling salts if he lands.

Very true.. I'm almost at Ouma's wishy-washy level

I think there's far more chance of Khan ironing Katsidis that the other way

[Deanrw]

I like this fight. Kats is fearless and very good at cutting off the ring. His downfall may be his tissue skin, but he fought very well last night and will be riding a confidence wave. Khan will be favored but Kats could very well flatten him.

[THE THIRD MAN]

Khan won't fight Katsidis under any circumstances, if he does he will be fasting well before Ramadan begins, eating through a straw!

Thats a sig bet I would take.

My bet is Khan's people will want nothing to do with Katsidis.

[Kel]

Another smart move by the Khan handlers if he is put in against Kats.

They can say "look we put him in with a puncher!" but I don't think Kats stands up to Amir's power - His chin is questionable at best and I think Khan has way too much reach and fear to let him get inside like Mitchell did.

I got no beef with this fight. At least he will be fighting a young and hungry guy with good power, that's all I ever wanted after Prescott smoked him. No complaints from me at all, it's time to put up and fight legit threats.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Khan won't fight Katsidis under any circumstances, if he does he will be fasting well before Ramadan begins, eating through a straw!

Thats a sig bet I would take.

My bet is Khan's people will want nothing to do with Katsidis.

I may even enter a sig bet on Katsidis ko'g Khan.

[Hornfinger]

It's quite obvious that this was going to happen after the respective performances at the weekend. Kats would be a nightmere for khan. I personally think Khan will go for marquez next. Juan is on the slide. He's not getting any younger he's been out the ring for a while and he lost 12 long hard rounds to mayweather. AND he's not a huge puncher.

It's possible for khan to beat Kats. I just don't think he'll be able to stay aay from him and keep him off for 12 rounds.