Kevin Davis
89 articles · The Boxing Historian
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BOXINGSOCIALIST EXCLUSIVE: BOB ARUM “Chavez Jr. didn’t want Ariza, not me.”
By Kevin Davis
KARCENO: They are a lot of fans who feel you should have been neutral, in this situation since you promote both fighters. ARUM: "Which fight the Pacquiao Bradley fight?" KARCENO: It seemed…
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EXCLUSIVE: ROGER MAYWEATHER INTERVIEW
By Kevin Davis
Roger Mayweather was doing his usual at the Mayweather gym padding a group of locals big and small going over combinations. When one mess up they have to fall out of line…
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Lorenzo Villanueva can still be great, Pacquiao had same flaws
By Kevin Davis
Yes, it's true Lorenzo Villanueva doesn't have a great defense, did Manny Pacquiao ever have one. even now? Pacquiao was never a complete fighter. When he started off he had the same…
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BRIAN VILORIA SHOWS HIS RESPECT TO THE ORIGINAL ‘HAWAIIAN PUNCH’ ANDY GANIGAN
By Kevin Davis
A sad day for the sport of boxing as we lost another great champion Andy 'The Hawaiian Punch' Ganigan. Andy was a hard hitting southpaw from Waipahu, HI. Known for his outstanding…
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The Mayweather vs Cotto story, is similar to Tyson vs Holyfield story
By Kevin Davis
Time sure does repeats it's self, once again a mega fight that should have happened years ago is happening now. Seems like it was just a few months ago but it's been…
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(PART2) EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TOP RANK PRESIDENT BOB ARUM
By Kevin Davis
KARCENO: Let's talk about the Julio Cesar Chavez and Andy Lee fight situation about where the fight will be held. will it be in El Paso? ARUM: "First you have to understand…
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TOP RANK PRESIDENT BOB ARUM: (PART ONE)
By Kevin Davis
Can you believe it, I sat in my chair and had a one-on-one with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum. Our fans was expecting some R.A. the 'Rugged Man" type of rant from…
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RICHARD ABRIL INTERVIEW: TALKS GESTA, AND RIOS REMATCH
By Kevin Davis
It's been a few weeks after his fight with former WBA Jr. lightweight champion Brandon Rios. Abril has been relaxing and enjoying his respect he has been getting since the fight back…
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WHY ARE PEOPLE ATTACKING BRANDON RIOS FOR THE FIGHT?
By Kevin Davis
Brandon Rios had an off night, the runner up for fighter of the year last year, has somehow disappointed people so much that they turn on him after one fight. Just terrible,…
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PUERTO RICAN BOXING LEGEND, TITO TRINIDAD TELLS WHAT COTTO NEEDS TO DO TO WIN
By Kevin Davis
One of Puerto Rico's most beloved champion Felix 'Tito' Trinidad, stated in a recent interview that Miguel Cotto have a difficult fight ahead of him May 5th. Translated by Teofilo Guzman and…
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This is what Nonito Donaire must do to reach Pacquiao like status
By Kevin Davis
Everyone in the boxing world should know that Nonito Donaire is the best fighter in his weight class, and probably is the best fighter to ever come from the Philippines, skill-wise. Donaire…
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Miguel Cotto: “I started boxing to lose weight”
By Kevin Davis
It's media day and Miguel Cotto is standing in the parking lot of entering the gym in Orlando in which his training is going, fans ask him for photos and autographs and…
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RIOS: “He was trying to break my F*@*#!%& Arm!”
By Kevin Davis
With everyone pretty much shocked by the results from last night fight with Brandon Rios and Richard Abril. The world was even taken back by the decision. Rios came forward to set…
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BOXINGSOCIALIST INTERVIEW MERCITO GESTA RIGHT AFTER HIS VICTORY
By Kevin Davis
Right after his spectacular performance against the skilled Columbian Oscar Cuero, Gesta showed power and speed as he took apart Cuero with shots to the body and head. He truly showed 'No…
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Alex Ariza: Of Course Brandon Rios Won, Bob Wants Him to Fight Pacquiao Next
By Kevin Davis
Wow, Alex Ariza let everyone know what the deal was. Atleast in his eyes. Brandon Rios won a split decision over Richard Abril. This not only produced boos from the crowd but…
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RIOS VS ABRIL: TIPS FOR VICTORY FOR EACH FIGHTER
By Kevin Davis
Well coming into this fight I gave Richard Abril a puncher's chance to no chance, but since the weigh-in maybe a switch in confidence is taking place. Abril is the champion and…
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Imagine:Floyd Mayweather and Adrien Broner vs Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire, Tag Team Boxing?
By Kevin Davis
That's right you heard me right from the title Tag Team Boxing. I thought this was a joke until I learned that this was proposed and turned down by the athletic committee…
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Don’t Count Out Marvin Sonsona, He Will Be Champion Again
By Kevin Davis
I remember turning on my cable TV box only to see a young 19 year old kid, that a first glance I thought was Nonito Donaire. A counter punching southpaw, with a…
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WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION KELL BROOK TALKS PACQUIAO, KHAN AND MORE
By Kevin Davis
The next hope of Great Britain rest on the shoulders of the undefeated welterweight champion Kell Brook, Boxingsocilaist had a chance to interview Kell before but with new developments around his return…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER: “Why do I have to be the bad boy always, I think I’m a good guy”
By Kevin Davis
Floyd Mayweather one of the greatest fighter's in our era, seems to only be challenged by his own greatness. No matter the positives he has done in the sport of boxing, he…