Boxing talk has been centered lately on Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya (not Olympic boxing because it is just plain bad).
While boxing fans have gravitated to these big names, it’s as if no one cares or even knows about what great fight looms on the horizon. This is a bout that will be competitive, action packed, and maybe even a career maker and breaker.
On September 6 Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz (33-1, 17 KOs) will fight for the vacant IBO lightweight title against Michael “The Great” Katsidis (23-1, 20 KOs).
Although it is too early for me to analyze this fight and give you my prediction, here are five reasons why you should watch Diaz versus Katsidis.
1. HBO not HBO PPV
It makes no sense to me why this fight is not pay per view and the Pavlik -Hopkins fight is. Obviously Pavlik and Hopkins are bigger names in the sport but it is more likely that the Diaz-Katsidis fight will be more exciting with lots more action. This is truly a blessing boxing fans, a free fight with guaranteed action. Give your wallet a break people, this fight is on HBO. Sit back, relax, and watch these two warriors put on a show.
2. No Clinch Fest
Did you happen to see the Diaz-Campbell fight or the Katsidis-Cassamayor bout? If you did then you can confirm my belief that both fights were entertaining and worth seeing. While both fights had clinches throughout, most were initiated by Campbell and Cassamayor, although Diaz did clinch frequently after he couldn’t see out of his eye. Don’t expect Diaz-Katsidis to have lots of clinches, instead look for both fighters to get close and throw bombs and combinations at will.
3. Make and Break Fight
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