{"id":45807,"date":"2014-10-04T20:29:53","date_gmt":"2014-10-05T01:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=45807"},"modified":"2014-10-04T20:52:43","modified_gmt":"2014-10-05T02:22:43","slug":"nick-givhan-boxing-roy-jones-jr-james-toney-and-malcolm-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=45807","title":{"rendered":"Nick Givhan: Boxing, Roy Jones, JR., James Toney and Malcolm X."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Exclusive Interview by \u201cBad\u201d Brad Berkwitt
\nPhoto courtesy of Team Beamen<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI’m very comical. A killer in the ring, but comical in person.\u201d\u2014Nick Givhan<\/span>
\n<\/strong>
\nThe name may not be a household one yet, but Nick Givhan is putting W\u2019s in the win column and zero L\u2019s in the loss column to make it just that, well known. Givhan is a prospect at welterweight and someone you want to look out for.
\n<\/p>\n

BB: You just had a win over Gilbert Venegas on September 27th. How would you rate your performance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My performance was a nine. The only reason I rate it a nine was because I left it to the judges, and didn’t go for the knockout<\/p>\n

BB: You have been a pro a little over two years now. Is there anything that has surprised you about being in the sport as a professional?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The judging. It feels as though they’re watching a whole other fight<\/p>\n

BB: Where do you see yourself in two years when it comes to your boxing caree<\/strong>r?<\/p>\n

I see myself as a world title contender.<\/p>\n

BB: What type of fighter do you consider yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crafty. My defense allows me to get my offense off.<\/p>\n

BB: Who is your favorite fighter of all-time and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

James \u201cLights Out\u201d Toney. Because he’s very tricky, and I like to mimic his style, which is great to have.<\/p>\n

BB: What is the greatest fight you have ever seen and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roy Jones, JR. Vs. James Toney. Every round was action packed. That’s when boxing was at its best.<\/p>\n

BB: What is one thing outside of boxing that you can share that may surprise the readers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m very comical. A killer in the ring, but comical in person.<\/p>\n

BB: If you could meet one person from anytime in history, who would it be and what would your first question be for them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Malcolm X. I’d ask him what kept him disciplined and focused on his mission? Was it something spiritual? Was it his family? What kept him focused?<\/p>\n

BB: Do you favor a mandatory retirement fund for all boxers and if so, how do you think it can finally be accomplished?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, I do favor it. But the problem would be what qualifies fighters to receive the funds.<\/p>\n

BB: Finally, what is the saying you live your life by?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Follow Nick \u201cKing Beaman\u201d Givhan on Twitter, @champboxer86<\/a> and like his Facebook fan page, Nick \u201cKing Beamen\u201d Givhan<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

(Interviewer\u2019s note: I would like to thank Amy Green for coordinating this interview.)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Nicholas Givhan<\/strong>
\n Division: Welterweight<\/strong>
\n Professional Record: 12-0, 9 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date Opponent W-L-D Location Result<\/strong><\/p>\n

2012-08-17 Mike Fitzgerald 1-5-0 Comstock Park, US W TKO 2
\n2012-09-27 Eric Ricker 3-10-0 Detroit, US W TKO 3<\/p>\n

2013-01-12 David McClendon 0-0-0 Grand Rapids, US W TKO 2
\n2013-03-23 Rick Ogden 0-0-0 Kalamazoo, US W KO 2
\n2013-06-01 William Roundtree 0-0-0 Holland, US W KO 1
\n2013-07-06 Delano Kealohapauole 0-6-0 Grand Rapids, US W TKO 2
\n2013-09-07 Rick Ogden 0-3-0 Saint Johns, US W TKO 1
\n2013-11-27 Michael Pickett 1-5-0 Detroit, US W TKO 2<\/p>\n

2014-02-22 Federico Flores Jr 7-5-1 Grand Rapids, US W UD 6
\n2014-03-28 Clifford McPherson 2-18-1 Weirton, US W UD 4
\n2014-05-16 Thomas Amaro 2-4-0 Dearborn, US W TKO 2
\n2014-09-27 Gilbert Venegas 12-14-4 Dearborn, US W SD 6<\/p>\n

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