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Gervonta Davis is an American professional boxer and the current WBA (Super) lightweight champion. Nicknamed "Tank," he rose to fame after becoming the youngest world champion in boxing history at the age of 22. He has since been praised for his impressive knockout power and technical skill in the ring.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gervonta Davis is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On November 7, 1994, Gervonta Davis was born in Baltimore, Maryland.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Amateur Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Davis begins his amateur boxing career and goes on to win the 2012 National Golden Gloves Championship.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Turns Professional</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gervonta turns professional and signs with promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mayweather Promotions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins IBF Junior Lightweight Title</div><div class='timeline-text'>Davis wins the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Junior Lightweight Title with a technical knockout victory over José Pedraza.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Makes History as Youngest Two Weight Champion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gervonta makes history by becoming the youngest two weight world champion at age 23 when he defeats Jesús Cuellar for the WBA Super Featherweight Title.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Defeats Yuriorkis Gamboa for WBA Lightweight Title</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gervonta Davis defeats Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight Championship, becoming the fourth unified champion in boxing history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grants First Professional Loss to Leo Santa Cruz</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gervonta grants three division world champion Leo Santa Cruz his first professional loss via sixth round TKO.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Athlete</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gervonta Davis is an incredible athlete. He has an impressive record of boxing wins and is always pushing himself to the limit. He shows great dedication and commitment to his training and preparation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Inspires Others</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gervonta Davis is an inspiration to many. His story of coming from humble beginnings and achieving success in the ring through hard work and dedication encourages others to pursue their dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Gives Back</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gervonta Davis is also known for giving back to his community. He has donated his time and money to various charities, such as his hometown Boys & Girls Club and the Baltimore Library Foundation.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Youngest World Champion</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gervonta Davis is the youngest world champion in boxing, having won the IBF super featherweight title at age 22.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Former Amateur Standout</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gervonta Davis was an amateur standout, winning the National Junior Golden Glove Championships in 2011 and 2012.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Signed to Floyd Mayweather’s Promotions Company</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gervonta Davis is signed to Floyd Mayweather's promotions company which has helped him become one of the biggest stars in boxing today.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won Gold at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gervonta Davis won gold in the lightweight division at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Paid His Mother’s Rent with Prize Money</h3><p class='facts-text'>After his win against Ricardo Nunez in 2019, Gervonta Davis paid his mother's rent with part of his prize money.</p></div></div>
Gervonta Davis, the American professional boxer, was born on November 7, 1994 and is currently 28 years old. He is best known for being a two-time super featherweight world champion. He is currently the WBA lightweight champion and the former IBF super featherweight champion.
Gervonta Davis has an estimated net worth of $6M. He is a professional boxer who has gained success and recognition through his fights and his rise to the top of the welterweight class. His wealth comes from his boxing salaries, endorsements, and other business ventures.
