Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, born on November 7, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland, is a standout undefeated lightweight professional boxer who currently holds the WBA Lightweight title. Despite a difficult childhood marked by his parents' substance abuse issues and a lot of time spent in foster care and group homes, Davis found purpose and discipline in boxing. He began training at the Upton Boxing Center in Baltimore at the age of seven, under the mentorship of Calvin Ford, a former inmate turned coach.
Davis' professional career launched in 2013, and he quickly ascended through the boxing ranks with a series of impressive wins. His significant breakthrough occurred in January 2017 when he captured the IBF super featherweight title by knocking out José Pedraza in the seventh round, making him one of the youngest world champions at the time.
Despite turmoil between the two at present, Davis was mentored by Floyd Mayweather Jr. early in his career which helped his swift ascent, successfully defending his title on multiple occasions. He earned further recognition by participating in high-profile bouts, including his blockbuster fight against Ryan Garcia in 2023 and his feature on the undercard of the legendary Mayweather vs. McGregor fight in 2017.
As of 2024, Davis maintains an unblemished record, with 29 victories, 27 of which are by knockout. Known for his aggressive style and finishing abilities, he has become one of modern boxing's biggest attractions.
How many world titles does Gervonta have?
Gervonta Davis has won and captured multiple world titles across different weight classes in his professional career. His first major belt came on January 14, 2017, when he defeated José Pedraza to win the IBF super featherweight title. Davis secured the victory with a seventh-round knockout.
On April 21, 2018, Davis claimed the vacant WBA super featherweight title by defeating Jesús Cuellar with a third-round knockout. He then successfully defended this title against Hugo Ruiz on February 9, 2019, and Ricardo Núñez on July 27, 2019.
Continuing his golden touch, Davis moved up to the lightweight division and captured the WBA lightweight title on December 28, 2019, by knocking out Yuriorkis Gamboa in the twelfth round. He later defended this title in a high-profile fight against Leo Santa Cruz on October 31, 2020, delivering a stunning sixth-round knockout.
On June 26, 2021, Davis added another belt to his collection by defeating Mario Barrios to win the WBA super lightweight title. As of June 2024, Davis only holds the WBA (regular) lightweight belt, which he has defended 3 times.
Last Updated On June 12, 2024
FAQs
A. Gervonta Davis currently holds the WBA Lightweight belt.
A. Davis has defended the WBA lightweight belt four times.
A. Gervonta Davis is 29 years old.
A. Gervonta Davis' next bout is against Frank Martin on June 15, 2024, in Las Vegas, United States.
A. Gervonta Davis defeated Ryan Garcia in a highly anticipated bout on April 22, 2023, with a precise body-shot knockout.
