For a good portion of the first round at the Hull Arena in Hull, England, Michael Katsidis bore a passing resemblance to his old 2006-2008 self, hard-charging the UK's Tommy Coyle and looking hell-bent on inflicting damage. But the 2014 Katsidis was at least a full step slower than the old "Great" Katsidis and he was never able to do any serious damage to the … [Read more...]
Danger Lurks in Hull (Coyle V. Katsidis)
by Ted Sares "I am not going to change too much, I'm going to go out and put on a show and I am not going to take a backward step." —Tommy "Boom Boom" Coyle “I’m here to prove that I still have plenty left to offer – and there will be no questioning my future after Hull.”-- Michael Katsidis. Michael “The Great” Katsidis (30-6) came back after 2 years and MRI CAT SCAN … [Read more...]
The State of Boxing (Euro version)
by Ted Sares Frank Maloney crosses over to the other side. Wlad dominates, but Pulev lurks and Briggs stalks Wlad considers restraining order on Briggs. Joshua rises and send a chill through the division. GGG is—well—GGG Martin Murray will be in Monaco and then maybe in mix to get beaten by GGG Fury wears a mask while Chisora behaves Solis eats, while Thompson seeks … [Read more...]
Michael Katsidis Facing Burglary Charges, Coyle Fight in Jeopardy
All-action star and former interim world champ, Michael Katsidis appears to be in hot water stemming from a charge of burglary issued against him in his native Australia. The 34-year-old brawler is 2-0 since coming back from retirement and was set to face the UK's Tommy Coyle on October 25 for the IBF international lightweight title. As of right now, Coyle promoter Eddie … [Read more...]
Tommy Coyle headlines Yorkshire card Saturday
Hometown lightweight Tommy Coyle (17-2, 7 KO’s) defends his IBF International lightweight title Saturday night, headlining a card at the Ice Arena in Hull, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. He faces tough Argentine challenger and former IBF Latino lightweight title holder Daniel Brizuela (25-2-2, 8 KO’s) in a scheduled 12 round contest. With his sights set on IBF Inter-Continental … [Read more...]