Michael Katsidis is an Australian boxer born in 1980 in Toowoomba, Queensland to Greek parents. He had a successful amateur career winning 75 of 81 fights before turning professional in 2001. As a pro, Katsidis has won 27 of 30 fights, including 22 by knockout, and held the Australian, welterweight, and Asia Pacific lightweight titles. He is currently ranked the #1 lightweight in the world and also holds the interim lightweight world championship title. Katsidis inspires the author because he always gives his all and never gives up, even when facing defeat.

1. Michael katsidis By Austin Wells

2. Michael Katsidis childhood Michael Alan Katsidis was born on the 15th of August 1980. he is currently aged 30. He was born in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. His parents where both born in Greece.

3. Career In his amateur career he did 81 fights and won 75 of them fights. He made his professional debut on the 1st of December 2001 . When he beat Danny Wilson. On march 9th 2002 he won the Australian lightweight title. He also won the welterweight and the Asia pacific lightweight title. He has had 30 fights and has won 27 and 22 of them by way of KO. His stance is orthodox.

4. Interesting facts Michael katsidis where's a Greek Spartan helmet. He is ranked at number 1 lightweight of the world. He also holds the interim lightweight world champion. His nickname is katsidis the great.

5. Why he inspires me Michael katsidis inspires me because he tried hard at everything he did and gave it all he has got. And even when he gets beaten he dose not give up he just keeps going.

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