Schaeffer: Marquez-Katsidis is on for Nov. 27

[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.

[rjj tszyu]

This will be FOTY no doubt.

[skel1983]

Marquez tko.

[boxingbantz]

Can we hand out the FOTY award now?

[ono]

Marquez tko.

This

[Hornfinger]

I think Katsidis will win this by KO and as a result marquez will have a rematch get beat again and retire.

In fact this could easily end up being a trilogy.

[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.

[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.

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.

I just dont think he faded,was in complete control and tempo. I basically give Kats an early punchers chance but think his pop is a tad over rated. If I have to pick between messy faces as a result of incoming and punch selection...JMM all night for me.

[milmascaras1]

here's the thing about this fight, katsidis isn't much of a boxer and only relies on his pressuring style. i also believe his chin is suspect (casamayor KO) and his power is a little overrated. never has he faced a complete boxer like marquez and it's going to show. in the marquez/diaz II fight, marquez virtually pitched a shutout and i think diaz is a much better boxer than katsidis.