Schaeffer: Marquez-Katsidis is on for Nov. 27

[generalbulldog]

Schaefer: Terms Reached With Marquez For Katsidis Fight - Boxing News

A deal has been reached for this fight and it looks like it will be on 11/27 at the MGM in Vegas.

[armin]

Should be a cracker of a fight and would be awesome if it doesn't end up on ppv. Great to see marquez realizing that he doesn't belong anywhere above 135 and that is his limit.

[milmascaras1]

katsidis is a tough cat but he's made for marquez. marquez, either by late TKO or wide UD.

[CFH]

This is a surefire FOTY candidate. I'm sure I'm in a very small minority, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Katsidis pull off the upset. Marquez was hurt by Diaz in the first fight and ran out of gas in the second, and Katsidis hits harder and puts on more pressure than Diaz.

[Majesty]

Katsidis, could pull the upset but its unlikely unless he hurts Marquez and is able to finish the job.

Katsidis if he doesn't want to be countered around 4 corners of steel, he would have to box but he isnt outboxing Marquez, all he can do is go to the body early and hope it pays off late.

[Spicoli]

This is a surefire FOTY candidate. I'm sure I'm in a very small minority, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Katsidis pull off the upset. Marquez was hurt by Diaz in the first fight and ran out of gas in the second, and Katsidis hits harder and puts on more pressure than Diaz.

You really think he gassed in 2nd? Just didn't see that. Thought he controlled throughout and dictated. Was a tad anti climactic he didn't take Diaz out given spectacular finish 1st time,but gassed?

Love him getting back to 135. Awesome match and Kats always brings it strong but see Marquez dissecting him as it goes,Inside and outside JMM too sharp....lumpy bumpy and bruised badly.

[Gandalf]

Jolly good, a nice matchup.

This is a battle between two bleeders, but one is more technically accomplished and the other hits harder. I think it boils down to who can stop who or who gets damaged the most quickly.

I give Marquez the edge on experience and better skill set, but Katsidis is a dangerous underdog.

[CFH]

This is a surefire FOTY candidate. I'm sure I'm in a very small minority, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Katsidis pull off the upset. Marquez was hurt by Diaz in the first fight and ran out of gas in the second, and Katsidis hits harder and puts on more pressure than Diaz.

You really think he gassed in 2nd? Just didn't see that. Thought he controlled throughout and dictated. Was a tad anti climactic he didn't take Diaz out given spectacular finish 1st time,but gassed?

Love him getting back to 135. Awesome match and Kats always brings it strong but see Marquez dissecting him as it goes,Inside and outside JMM too sharp....lumpy bumpy and bruised badly.

Yeah, I do. I think he faded badly and allowed a listless Diaz to get back in a fight in which he hadn't won a single round. Diaz marked him up a bit too and if that happens against a puncher like Katsidis then an old Marquez is going to be in serious trouble.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

This is a surefire FOTY candidate. I'm sure I'm in a very small minority, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Katsidis pull off the upset. Marquez was hurt by Diaz in the first fight and ran out of gas in the second, and Katsidis hits harder and puts on more pressure than Diaz.

Agreed. FOTY candidate for sure and yes I also fear that Katsidis will box far more effectively than Diaz did. Not only that but the power is a big problem.

[0james0]

Kat will be dangerous from the opening bell and I can see him winning the first 3 rounds, but if he doesn't knock JMM out inside those rounds, then I see a wide UD for JMM.

Gonna be a cracker though. Can't wait!

[The Fightfan]

I'll go with my man Marquez. I just don't think he can be beat at lightweight right now and a smart move to stay there. Katsidis is a tough customer but in the end I think Marquez takes a lobsided desicion or a TKO in the championship rounds.

[Mar]

You know marquez is a bad dude but i think katsidis beats him this time. I see this as one of those matchups that if they fought 10 times they'd all be good and marquez would win seven of them but this first fight i belive katsidis wins it.

[THE THIRD MAN]

Once again the little K man shows no fear, unlike Khan Katsidis takes a risk! Should be a great fight.

[skel1983]

Once again the little K man shows no fear, unlike Khan Katsidis takes a risk! Should be a great fight.

Khan wanted Marquez, but Marquez wanted to stay put?? People were slagging Khan for wanting to fight " small " Marquez.

[CutMeMick]

Stupid, stupid choice... IMO.

JMM should have gone for the 4th title.
I sure hope his skills are enough to defeat Kats 'cuz his youth sure as hell aint.

IF he loses he will be written off as old and done.
Not to mention a fight vs. Kats will chip away just a little more off what's left of his career.
Leaving with less of chance IMO to beat Pac.

We'll see what happens.