Guzman to fight Katsidis?

[Fenster]

I wouldn't call Earl a powder-puff puncher. And that shot Earl caught him with was a CRACKER.

Where's this fight come from? Is this just one of these boxrec "jumping the gun" fights. Don't seem right to me.

If it happens the "only" problem I see for Guzman is Katsidis is massive and can most certainly bang. other than that Guzman would absolutely box his head off.

[El Gamo]

http://www.fightnews.com/fightnews_2...pccNsyUwB.html

"Manager Jose Nunez revealed to Fightnews that an explosive showdown between his fighter WBO super featherweight champion Joan Guzman (27-0, 17 KOs) and WBO lightweight champion Mike Katsidis (22-0, 20 KOs) is now official and will take place May 26th in Anaheim, CA. The bout will be for Katsidis's world title and broadcast on HBO."

[BoomBoom]

Guzman will stop him. Katsidis int quite at that level yet

[El Gamo]

I thikn Guzman is a big leap up for Katsidis,but I don't think he will be able to stop him,no way.

[superheavyrhun]

I was very impressed with the way that Katsidis destroyed Graham Earl in his last appearance, and as he is the naturally bigger man then I wouldn't throw any money on Guzman to win it, in fact I wouldn't know which way to go, but what I do know is i want to see it, as it could be a barnstormer.

[amat]

I don't like this for Katsidis. Guzman can handle pressure aswell as anyone. A cool, poised, defensive minded and accurate counter puncher. I guess I have to see Katsidis again versus Earl but I really can't imagine Guzman being overwhelmed by Rocky. The thing is Guzman has almost no power at this weight so Katsidis will probably charge hard until the final bell.

There are better fights out there for Katsidis imo. Hell, I'd love to see him fight my man Barrios. That would be an exciting fight but fighting Guzman, it's just a recipe for a UD loss. However, if he were to beat Guzman somehow, that would be a HUGE win and possibly upset of the year.

[BrooklyniteQueen]

Well why is Guzman moving up to Lightweight He barely just for to 130 He's got guts but why leave 130

[amat]

Well why is Guzman moving up to Lightweight He barely just for to 130 He's got guts but why leave 130

Is it at 135? Well what other fights are there for Guzman?

[El Gamo]

Well why is Guzman moving up to Lightweight He barely just for to 130 He's got guts but why leave 130

Is it at 135? Well what other fights are there for Guzman?

If Guzman is moving up,that is a mistake imo. He has little power at 130. And there are plenty of fights at 130,Juarez,Valero,Soto etc.

[BrooklyniteQueen]

I'd like to see Guzman against JMM

[amat]

Well why is Guzman moving up to Lightweight He barely just for to 130 He's got guts but why leave 130

Is it at 135? Well what other fights are there for Guzman?

If Guzman is moving up,that is a mistake imo. He has little power at 130. And there are plenty of fights at 130,Juarez,Valero,Soto etc.

I thought maybe Juarez but he has a May 5 date and possibly a matchup with Chris John. I don't know what the deal on that one is. Valero's camp isn't stupid enough to put him in with Guzman, at least I don't think but Soto would be an awesome fight. Huge clash of styles, would love to see that one.

[El Gamo]

JMM would beat Guzman quite handily. I would never rule V Nom out of any fight,his power is freakish and as he gets more experience,he will only get better and better. Juarez and Guzman has a real nice styles clash but I really don't think Jaurez has what it takes to beat a top opponent(I don't rate Juarez highly at all) and I think Guzman's defence would frustrate him. Soto Guzman would be a barnburner,I really like Soto alot but I don't HOW good he is. He needs to fight a good name soon or later though!

Yeah,I forgot,I posted it,Juarez is fighting Hernandez I think,the guy who KTFO lITZAU if I'm correct.

[BrooklyniteQueen]

Well as long as Guzman comes back down and fights at 130 win or lose this fight I'll be happy.

I'd like to see the Soto fight too!!


But I give Guzman props he will fight anyone especially someone bigger at 135 who isnt a soft puncher and Guzman doesn't have that power anymore, I just hope his boxing skill is as good as its been at his best

[El Gamo]

Yeah,credit to Guzman for taking this fight,there was absolutely no need to. I dont know about you guys but wheneever I watch Guzman,I get the feeling that he finds everything ridiculously easY! The Barrios fight is the perfect example,I thought he could have pressed Barrios more but he looked so cool,so relaxed against the ropes and if Barrios cannot get him out of that rythm,it'll be tough for other fighters too! Katsidis power could be a factor here but he looks very open to counters though!

How do you guys see a Soto Guzman fight playing out?

[Tysonbruno]

I would pick Guzman to stop him in about 5 rounds Earl made him touch down and he was badly shaken aswell at that point Guzman is miles ahead of Earl in class