Life is full of challenges, and Gervonta Davis faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
Gervonta "Tank" Davis is a prominent American professional boxer. He currently holds the WBA lightweight title, which he regained in 2023, after previously holding the 'Regular' version. Davis has a history of holding titles in multiple weight classes. He was the IBF super featherweight champion in 2017, a two-time WBA super featherweight champion between 2018 and 2020, and the WBA super lightweight champion in 2021. His career showcases success across different weight divisions, marking him as a significant figure in contemporary boxing.
May 20, 2017: Davis Retains IBF Title
On May 20, 2017, Gervonta Davis stopped Liam Walsh in the third round to retain his IBF title, although there were controversies surrounding an early stoppage. Davis had trouble making weight.
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August 1, 2017: Alleged Assault Incident
On August 1, 2017, Gervonta Davis was allegedly involved in an aggravated assault incident, which led to an arrest warrant being issued on September 19, 2017.
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August 26, 2017: Davis Defeats Francisco Fonseca
On August 26, 2017, Gervonta Davis defeated Francisco Fonseca via KO in round eight, but was stripped of his IBF title after failing to make weight. The final punch appeared to be an illegal punch.
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September 19, 2017: Arrest Warrant Issued for Davis
On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Gervonta Davis on charges of first-degree aggravated assault related to an alleged incident on August 1, 2017. He posted a $100,000 unsecured bond for his release and was due in court on October 19.
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September 14, 2018: Davis Arrested for Fist Fight
On September 14, 2018, Gervonta Davis was arrested in Washington, D.C., for engaging in a fist fight with another man. Both men attempted to flee before the police arrived.
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February 1, 2020: Davis Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
On February 1, 2020, Gervonta Davis was arrested on charges of simple battery/domestic violence for allegedly grabbing his former girlfriend's shirt and dragging her at a basketball game at the University of Miami.
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November 2020: Car Crash Incident
In November 2020, Gervonta Davis was involved in a car crash in downtown Baltimore after allegedly running a red light, resulting in injuries to four people. He was indicted on fourteen counts in March 2021.
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March 22, 2021: Davis Indicted on 14 Counts for Car Crash
On March 22, 2021, Gervonta Davis was indicted on fourteen counts for allegedly causing a serious car crash in November 2020 after running a red light in downtown Baltimore. The crash injured four people, including a pregnant woman.
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October 6, 2021: Davis Announces Fight Against Rolando Romero
On October 6, 2021, Gervonta Davis announced he would be facing Rolando Romero on December 5, but Romero was later replaced by Isaac Cruz due to allegations. Davis ultimately fought Cruz on the night, winning via unanimous decision after going the distance for only the second time in his career.
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December 27, 2022: Davis Arrested on Battery Domestic Violence Charge
On December 27, 2022, Gervonta Davis was arrested and jailed in Florida on a charge of battery domestic violence. A woman was heard begging for help on 911 calls, but she later recanted her accusation.
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May 5, 2023: Davis Sentenced in Car Crash Case
On May 5, 2023, Gervonta Davis was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest and 3 years of probation for his involvement in the November 2020 car crash, after accepting a plea deal on February 16, 2023.
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June 1, 2023: Davis Jailed for Home Detention Violation
On June 1, 2023, Gervonta Davis was taken into custody for violating the terms of his home detention and was sentenced to serve the remainder of his sentence in jail.
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