Michael Katsidis's brother found dead at home

[Violent Demise]

Fight better still be on. Would hate for Marquez to have to sit around waiting. Might as well fight someone else. Situation sucks for Katsidis. But the fight ain't set till the end of November. Plenty of time for him to get his mourn on. And than fight.

You my friend are a class act

It the biggest fight of his career. He delays the fight with Marquez and there's no guarantee it'll be there when he's ready. Marquez at his age ain't trying to just sit around and wait. He'll most likely do the smart thing and move on. Marquez don't need Katsidis. Katsidis needs him.

[THE THIRD MAN]

It's a blow for Katsidis, the fight is postponed. It is a tragedy and sometimes we as sports fans have to realise that family comes first no matter who you are. I bet Marquez would do the same if it was his brother.

[Rantcatrat]

Fight better still be on. Would hate for Marquez to have to sit around waiting. Might as well fight someone else. Situation sucks for Katsidis. But the fight ain't set till the end of November. Plenty of time for him to get his mourn on. And than fight.

You my friend are a class act

It the biggest fight of his career. He delays the fight with Marquez and there's no guarantee it'll be there when he's ready. Marquez at his age ain't trying to just sit around and wait. He'll most likely do the smart thing and move on. Marquez don't need Katsidis. Katsidis needs him.

That was not the point of the post. The point was it's a shame that his brother passed away at 28. Your post slighted that.

It had nothing to do with Marquez. It makes no difference to Marquez anyway whatsoever. He can fight Amir Khan or the winner of Bradley/Alexander and do a mandatory while he's waiting.

[Gandalf]

That is terrible news for Katsidis. I don't know who the brother is, but what an arse for going out the way he did. Regardless, I respect the decision to pull out. You can't readily fight when a brother has done something as selfish and stupid as that, it will mess your mind up.

VD was insensitive, but I do kind of agree with him from a selfish fans perspective, it was a fight I was looking forward to and Marquez isn't getting any younger. Hopefully Katsidis can bounce back and that Marquez can stay busy and not waste the camp entirely.

[amat]

Fight still on for November 27th. Good for Katsidis, I love Marquez but he seems pretty inspired I hope he can pull out a win it would be a good story.

[generalbulldog]

Fight still on for November 27th. Good for Katsidis, I love Marquez but he seems pretty inspired I hope he can pull out a win it would be a good story.

Gotta give props to Katsidis, he could have walked away and no one would blame him.

[somnolence]

Fight still on for November 27th. Good for Katsidis, I love Marquez but he seems pretty inspired I hope he can pull out a win it would be a good story.

Gotta give props to Katsidis, he could have walked away and no one would blame him.

Agreed completely. It goes without saying everyone will respect his performance regardless of the outcome. He's a very ballsy fighter, I wish him well.

[somnolence]

Just read this statement issued by Michael (on 411 mania):

"
I have lost my closest friend, my inspiration in life, my one and only brother. This is something I could never imagine, but for some reason I feel his life is not a loss. My brother is me! We live our lives through each other. We dedicate our triumphs to one another and share the challenges we face in life. What does someone do when they lose the one person in their life like this? They are devastated right? Allow me to share with you Stathi's thoughts and what he wants. If you can believe me, I feel you will all be somewhat enlightened to hear what I have say.

The fight will go on! I will do this for Stathi, my family and myself. The moment I walked in for a grueling sparing session after hearing the news of his death earlier that day, my trainer Brendon Smith shook my hand and said to me "you are about to take the bravest step of your life." We nodded, smiled and went to work. I worked as I have never done before. He is with me and will be all the way. I am happy about this.

I have never experienced anything like I felt that day. Stathi is inside me! We will fight this fight together. I know this is what he wants.

I would like to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers for my brother, my family and myself. God bless.

Michael Katsidis"

Good luck to him.

[Gandalf]

Respect to the man, I can't root against someone with that kind of attitude. I like both of these fighters, so I am simply going to sit on the fence and watch a good fight.

[Violent Demise]

Fight better still be on. Would hate for Marquez to have to sit around waiting. Might as well fight someone else. Situation sucks for Katsidis. But the fight ain't set till the end of November. Plenty of time for him to get his mourn on. And than fight.

You my friend are a class act

It the biggest fight of his career. He delays the fight with Marquez and there's no guarantee it'll be there when he's ready. Marquez at his age ain't trying to just sit around and wait. He'll most likely do the smart thing and move on. Marquez don't need Katsidis. Katsidis needs him.

That was not the point of the post. The point was it's a shame that his brother passed away at 28. Your post slighted that.

It had nothing to do with Marquez. It makes no difference to Marquez anyway whatsoever. He can fight Amir Khan or the winner of Bradley/Alexander and do a mandatory while he's waiting.

It wasn't that the Katsidis fight might not happen. That wasn't the point. Katsidis means nothing to Marquez. Marquez can fight David Diaz and he'll consider it the same. The problem was Marquez going through almost a full training camp for nothing. That's not a good thing at this stage in his career. But all that is irrelevant now with the fight seemingly on.

[Andre]

Just read this statement issued by Michael (on 411 mania):

"
I have lost my closest friend, my inspiration in life, my one and only brother. This is something I could never imagine, but for some reason I feel his life is not a loss. My brother is me! We live our lives through each other. We dedicate our triumphs to one another and share the challenges we face in life. What does someone do when they lose the one person in their life like this? They are devastated right? Allow me to share with you Stathi's thoughts and what he wants. If you can believe me, I feel you will all be somewhat enlightened to hear what I have say.

The fight will go on! I will do this for Stathi, my family and myself. The moment I walked in for a grueling sparing session after hearing the news of his death earlier that day, my trainer Brendon Smith shook my hand and said to me "you are about to take the bravest step of your life." We nodded, smiled and went to work. I worked as I have never done before. He is with me and will be all the way. I am happy about this.

I have never experienced anything like I felt that day. Stathi is inside me! We will fight this fight together. I know this is what he wants.

I would like to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers for my brother, my family and myself. God bless.

Michael Katsidis"

Good luck to him.

Yep good luck Michael; and Stathi.

[TheMacMagician]

Just read this statement issued by Michael (on 411 mania):

"
I have lost my closest friend, my inspiration in life, my one and only brother. This is something I could never imagine, but for some reason I feel his life is not a loss. My brother is me! We live our lives through each other. We dedicate our triumphs to one another and share the challenges we face in life. What does someone do when they lose the one person in their life like this? They are devastated right? Allow me to share with you Stathi's thoughts and what he wants. If you can believe me, I feel you will all be somewhat enlightened to hear what I have say.

The fight will go on! I will do this for Stathi, my family and myself. The moment I walked in for a grueling sparing session after hearing the news of his death earlier that day, my trainer Brendon Smith shook my hand and said to me "you are about to take the bravest step of your life." We nodded, smiled and went to work. I worked as I have never done before. He is with me and will be all the way. I am happy about this.

I have never experienced anything like I felt that day. Stathi is inside me! We will fight this fight together. I know this is what he wants.

I would like to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers for my brother, my family and myself. God bless.

Michael Katsidis"

Good luck to him.

Yep good luck Michael; and Stathi.

Same from here too. Made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck when I read this statement last night. Can't wait for this fight...... I think Marquez is in deep if Katsidis is on form.

[Andre]

Just read this statement issued by Michael (on 411 mania):

"
I have lost my closest friend, my inspiration in life, my one and only brother. This is something I could never imagine, but for some reason I feel his life is not a loss. My brother is me! We live our lives through each other. We dedicate our triumphs to one another and share the challenges we face in life. What does someone do when they lose the one person in their life like this? They are devastated right? Allow me to share with you Stathi's thoughts and what he wants. If you can believe me, I feel you will all be somewhat enlightened to hear what I have say.

The fight will go on! I will do this for Stathi, my family and myself. The moment I walked in for a grueling sparing session after hearing the news of his death earlier that day, my trainer Brendon Smith shook my hand and said to me "you are about to take the bravest step of your life." We nodded, smiled and went to work. I worked as I have never done before. He is with me and will be all the way. I am happy about this.

I have never experienced anything like I felt that day. Stathi is inside me! We will fight this fight together. I know this is what he wants.

I would like to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers for my brother, my family and myself. God bless.

Michael Katsidis"

Good luck to him.

Yep good luck Michael; and Stathi.

Same from here too. Made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck when I read this statement last night. Can't wait for this fight...... I think Marquez is in deep if Katsidis is on form.

Yeah its like Ancestor worship, in the first tense. cool stuff.

[HattonTheHammer]

very sad story for kats, very sad for the fans as well who have been denied what would of been a blinder of a fight

[JazMerkin]

very sad story for kats, very sad for the fans as well who have been denied what would of been a blinder of a fight

You dozy twat...