Michael Katsidis's brother found dead at home

[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...

[TheMacMagician]

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

If you read his statement, its game on pal...... Katsidis still wants it.....

[0james0]

Definatley still on.

Bow what's peoples thoughts on hoe this will effect the Kat? Will it sub consciously disturb his fight and Pre fight prep? Or, will he be like a man possessed and it will give him that but extra to win.

I think this has FOTY written all over it.

[Violent Demise]

Katsidis just turned a one-sided, UD loss into a mid-round, early stoppage loss. One look at Katsidis resume and it's damn near impossible to even fathom a win for him over the great Marquez. Katsidis is a physically strong fighter. But I think his power is overrated. He comes forward. That's about it. He doesn't hit as hard as the juiced up Pacquiao. A fighter Marquez beat twice. Nor does he come anywhere close to possessing his speed and quickness. He blocks punches with his face. Has no head movement. And he's prone to cuts. Really the more I think about it, it might be in Katsidis best interest to pull out of the fight. He's in that over his head. I know he misses his brother. Worse case scenario I would hate for him to have to go meet up with him

[:::PSL:::]

Katsidis just turned a one-sided, UD loss into a mid-round, early stoppage loss. One look at Katsidis resume and it's damn near impossible to even fathom a win for him over the great Marquez. Katsidis is a physically strong fighter. But I think his power is overrated. He comes forward. That's about it. He doesn't hit as hard as the juiced up Pacquiao. A fighter Marquez beat twice. Nor does he come anywhere close to possessing his speed and quickness. He blocks punches with his face. Has no head movement. And he's prone to cuts. Really the more I think about it, it might be in Katsidis best interest to pull out of the fight. He's in that over his head. I know he misses his brother. Worse case scenario I would hate for him to have to go meet up with him

I think you're going to be a MASSIVE KATSIDIS FAN after the fight.