Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
‘The Great’ aiming for another world title
Exciting fighter Michael Katsidis has a renewed focus after
deciding to head back to the lightweight division after a brief hit and miss move
up to light-welterweight.
The 32 year-old from Toowoomba, who was linked to a clash at
147lbs against Ricky Hatton lately, is concentrating on competing in his most
successful division to date - 135lbs, but won’t rule out a fight with the ‘Hitman’
in years to come.
“With my exciting style and never say die attitude a fight with
Hatton is one the fans want to see as our styles match up really well and we
both know the other is very dangerous,” Katsidis told World Boxing News.
“My team know that I would love to fight in England again
against the world’s best, however things never really progressed beyond initial
talks because my team and I also agree that lightweight is my division.
“I am only 32 years old and was having trouble gaining the
bulk required to move up weight divisions,” he explained. “I have never really
stopped training however now that I am back in Australia with a new team and I
am in serious gym training.
“It's clear I will be chasing that third world title in the 135lb
division.”
Katsidis had line up a fight in the US after moving there
full time earlier this year, although a scheduled ESPN clash with Darley Perez on August 10 fell through when ‘The Great’ picked up a knee injury.
“I enjoyed my time in the US, but I found that I was not focussing
on fighting to the degree necessary to win another world title.
“Sometimes the distraction was simple day to day living
challenges that everyone has, but as an athlete you want to be focussed on
boxing, sticking to the plan and completing quality gym sessions.
“I came back to Australia to see my family and took the
opportunity to check out some options. I couldn't be happier with the team I
have got here in Australia. I am feeling great inside and out of the gym. I am
training the house down and feel really excited about the future.”