Katsidis-Mitchell official for May 15 at Upton Park
by Scott Christ on Mar 18, 2010 11:13 AM EDT
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Frank Warren still has some final touches to put on a massive May 15 card, the but British promoter is thinking big with his May 15 main event. Kevin Mitchell will get a chance at a dream when he fights Michael Katsidis at Upton Park, on the home grounds of the West Ham United football club.
Katsidis (26-2, 21 KO) and Mitchell (31-0, 23 KO) will fight for the interim WBO lightweight title. Warren is stacking an undercard, too, with his Olympic prospects and some heavyweight action.
- Sam Sexton (13-1, 6 KO) v. Danny Williams (41-8, 31 KO)
- Derek Chisora (12-0, 7 KO) v. TBA
- James DeGale (6-0, 4 KO) v. TBA for a minor WBA trinket at 168, which of course will be hyped as if it's meaningful
- Frankie Gavin (6-0, 5 KO) and Billy Joe Saunders (5-0, 3 KO) will also be in action once again
- BoxRec has Matthew Hall (22-2, 15 KO) listed for action, too
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This stadium hold 35,000
Surely he isn’t hoping to fill it!
I wouldn’t be suprised if Pac turned out to be the incredible hulk in a very good disguise. - Sigidy
by Drunken cutman on Mar 18, 2010 11:18 AM EDT reply actions
Seems like he's trying to turn Mitchell into the next Ricky Hatton
If he can get all the West Ham fans to root for Mitchell, it has to help Mitchell’s marketability. That said, Mitchell’s dad didn’t actually play for West Ham.
If he sells the cheap seats at about the same price as the PPV and really promotes the hell out of the card, he might be able to come close to selling it out. Seems like a pretty risky maneuver to me, and boxing promoters generally don’t like taking risks.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Well promotion of people Sky wants to make into
Big British names has been very successful recently so Warren could probably do it with a lot of effort.
I wouldn’t be suprised if Pac turned out to be the incredible hulk in a very good disguise. - Sigidy
by Drunken cutman on Mar 18, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a fight I can look forward to
and get excited about. It’s gonna be a big test for Mitchell – one I think he can probably pass. The card looks good.
Anybody else fancy going to this?
I’m thinking of heading over for the fight, since it’s only an hour away.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=316652351768
Gonna try to organise something through this group. All welcome!
Some people are acting like Pacquiao should be expected to have just gone, "Yeah sure, let’s do something I’ve never done before because your dad made some dumbass baseless comment."
(SC, 28/12/09; http://www.badlefthook.com/2009/12/27/1221143/mayweather-pacquiao-update-bob#comments)
You'll have to copy and paste the whole link, I think.
Some people are acting like Pacquiao should be expected to have just gone, "Yeah sure, let’s do something I’ve never done before because your dad made some dumbass baseless comment."
(SC, 28/12/09; http://www.badlefthook.com/2009/12/27/1221143/mayweather-pacquiao-update-bob#comments)
You might want to make a separate fanpost for this
UK meetup part 2
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
I will do shortly.
I thought though that arranging through facebook might be the best plan, simply because the only two from BLH that went to the last one were myself and bazzlad.
BrianBrock was due to meet up, but got in trouble apparently with his better half, DC bottled it (sorry, DC!!) and FCF disappeared off the radar.
Maxirap has all but gone from, well, everywhere really, which is a shame. Who else is there from Britain? I know a lot of the ‘newer’ posters are British, but I’m still not sure who yet. Hence, while agreeing that a new fanpost is one way forward, I was leaning toward gauging interest first. :)
You fancy it, Brick? :D
Some people are acting like Pacquiao should be expected to have just gone, "Yeah sure, let’s do something I’ve never done before because your dad made some dumbass baseless comment."
(SC, 28/12/09; http://www.badlefthook.com/2009/12/27/1221143/mayweather-pacquiao-update-bob#comments)
Sorry about that buddy
I have a distinct cash shortage but if I can maybe borrow some money from my old man then I might be able to join you for this one.
I wouldn’t be suprised if Pac turned out to be the incredible hulk in a very good disguise. - Sigidy
by Drunken cutman on Mar 19, 2010 6:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Great Idea
£ would be the only barrier for me – I’ve currently got a few problems with water/plumbing with my house – if it ends up Council’s responsibility – I’m in, but if it ends up mine no ! as it will be £££
Phill is a well traveled fight fan – he’s been to Las Vegas and NY for Calzaghe fights – I reckon a trip to London would ne nowt for him
Oh dear!
Mate, if it’s the council’s responsibility, you’ll be pushed to get a cough from them. Been there done that with united utlilties.. I’ll probably order in a pizza, have a view wets and watch it all on Sky. Should be a good night of boxing though!
by Phill on Mar 21, 2010 5:42 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh NO !
Looks like I’ll be at home as well then mate. Should be a great night of Boxing you’re right Phil and there should be some great banter with the Aussie guys in the buildup !
"A few wets"
Bloody speeling mistaks!!
Yep, Katsidis’ fight against Earle was a great battle. I think Mitchell is too skilled to get drawn in to that type of slugfest. Not seen a great deal of Kats, but he’s deffo an entertaining fighter. Is De Gale on too?
by Phill on Mar 21, 2010 1:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i’m assuming that us yanks can stream this right?
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Mar 18, 2010 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
We'll see
Probably stream only, although there’s an outside chance it might get picked up by Integrated PPV. A few of Warren’s bigger cards recently have been. Same day as Khan-Malignaggi, which seems like a bit of a bungle to me.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
warren’s petty attempt to get back at khan?
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Mar 18, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Warren’s not dumb enough to think that most Brits will pick a Kevin Mitchell fight over an Amir Khan fight, unless Mitchell’s just much more popular than I think he is. I think he’s hoping to dovetail it, have people turn it into a full night of boxing, starting with this card and then people tuning in after for the Khan card.
Anyone know whether the Khan fight is on Sky Box Office? Will this one be? For the price Warren paid for it, I imagine it will have to be, but I could be wrong.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
I’d love to see this one.
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Mar 19, 2010 5:25 PM EDT reply actions
Katsidis
Mitchells not even in Katsidis’s league. Katsidis by 9th Round KO.
by AUSSIE VLADIMIR on Mar 20, 2010 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
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