Is Dave Parris really ref for Mitchell v Katsidis?

[HattonTheHammer]

Kevin Mitchell won't need help from the ref, he's a good/slick operator. He doesn't clinch and to my knowledge isn't known for dirty tactics, it should be a hell of a fight. Im rooting for Kevin Mitchell because he's a fellow londoner, and also just because i think he's a good honest fighter.

I also like Michael Katsidis, he reminds me of a modern day version of Arturo Gatti. But im taking Kevin Mitchell in a FOTY candidate, his better boxing skills, quicker hand speed, better boxing brain, will be the difference.

Exactly

Mitchell is the finished article now and is as good as he is ever going to get. He works behind the jab and uses his technique to frustate his opponents.

Katsidis will have to be as patient as hell for a good few rounds and infront of 25,000 fans screaming for blood i very much doubt that will happen.

[eagle]

Kevin Mitchell won't need help from the ref, he's a good/slick operator. He doesn't clinch and to my knowledge isn't known for dirty tactics, it should be a hell of a fight. Im rooting for Kevin Mitchell because he's a fellow londoner, and also just because i think he's a good honest fighter.

I also like Michael Katsidis, he reminds me of a modern day version of Arturo Gatti. But im taking Kevin Mitchell in a FOTY candidate, his better boxing skills, quicker hand speed, better boxing brain, will be the difference.

Exactly

Mitchell is the finished article now and is as good as he is ever going to get. He works behind the jab and uses his technique to frustate his opponents.

Katsidis will have to be as patient as hell for a good few rounds and infront of 25,000 fans screaming for blood i very much doubt that will happen.

The point is Katsidis has a good chance if he can rough Mitchell up and turn the fight into a brawl. if Parris Referees this fight the same way he did the Tszyu Hatton fight then Kats will be allowed to rough house, clinch and foul quite a bit.
I almost guarantee dirty Dave will keep Katsidis off Mitchell and warn or penalise Kats for anything resembling a foul..