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Ex-boxing champ Michael Katsidis to plead guilty to drugs

Former boxing champion Michael Katsidis will plead guilty to a drug possession charge when he faces a Gold Coast court.

The case against the former WBO interim lightweight world champion was mentioned in a Brisbane court on Monday, but the boxer wasn't present.

Former lightweight boxing champion Michael Katsidis.
Former lightweight boxing champion Michael Katsidis. Photo: Warren Little

His lawyer indicated the former champ would enter a plea of guilty when the matter is heard in the Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

AAP