Gervonta Davis’ boxing promotions have steadily increased since his professional debut in 2013.
The Baltimore-born American is undefeated in the ring and is widely regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters today. His October KO of Leo Santa Cruz was a beauty and was considered one of the best KOs of 2020.
His victory impressed many boxing legends. He was even praised for his victory by former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor.
Gervonta Davis is the current WBA Lightweight Champion (regular), a belt he has held since 2019. In addition, he is also the WBA Super Featherweight (Super) Champion, a feat he achieved after defeating Santa Cruz.
While Ryan Garcia has been outspoken about the fight against Gervonta Davis, his next assignment has yet to be confirmed. Garcia has vowed to take out Gervonta Davis within two rounds if Davis accepts the fight against the 22-year-old.
Widely regarded as a protege of Floyd Mayweather Jr., Gervonta Davis has been examined for his performances since his debut. He has lived up to the hype so far.
With boxing fans eagerly awaiting his next fight, take a closer look at the boxer here.
Nickname Gervonta Davis
Given the strength and speed that Gervonta Davis possesses, he was nicknamed “The Tank” by his peers. Not only is it built like a small tank, it hits like one too.
Gervonta Davis Height
Gervonta Davis fights at flyweight and boxing lightweight and is 166 cm tall. It has a reach of 67.5 inches (171 cm).
Gervonta Davis weight
Gervonta Davis weighed 129 and three quarters pounds in her last fight.
Old Gervonta Davis
Davis was born on November 7, 1994. He is currently 26 years old.
Gervonta Davis UFC record
Gervonta Davis has yet to make his MMA debut and has yet to fight in the UFC. However, the boxer almost met TJ Dillashaw a few years ago and expressed interest in MMA.
Davis had called out Dillashaw after TJ scored his second win over Cody Garbrandt. Gervonta Davis was also willing to fight in the MMA octagon, but the fight never materialized.
He is currently undefeated in boxing 24-0. 23 of his 24 wins came by knockout.
