History of Gervonta Davis in Timeline
Gervonta "Tank" Davis is a highly accomplished American professional boxer. He currently holds the WBA lightweight title, a title he also held previously. Davis's impressive career includes holding the IBF super featherweight title in 2017, the WBA super featherweight title twice between 2018 and 2020, and the WBA super lightweight title in 2021. He is known for his power and exciting fighting style.
1940: Historical Context
In 1940, featherweight champion Harry Jeffra defeated Spider Armstrong, marking the last time a Baltimore native defended a world title in the city before Davis's win.
November 7, 1994: Gervonta Davis' Birth
On November 7, 1994, Gervonta Bryant Davis, nicknamed "Tank", was born. He is an American professional boxer.
2006: National Silver Gloves Championship
From 2006 to 2008, Gervonta Davis won three straight National Silver Gloves Championships.
2008: National Silver Gloves Championship
From 2006 to 2008, Gervonta Davis won three straight National Silver Gloves Championships.
2012: National Golden Gloves Championship
In 2012, Gervonta Davis won the National Golden Gloves Championship.
February 22, 2013: Professional Debut
On February 22, 2013, at the age of 18, Gervonta Davis made his professional debut against Desi Williams at the D.C. Armory in Washington, winning by first-round knockout.
August 2014: Davis' Record
By August 2014, Gervonta Davis had achieved a record of 8 wins and no losses, with all wins achieved inside the distance.
October 2014: First Full Distance Fight
In October 2014, Gervonta Davis fought veteran Germán Meraz, marking the first time Davis went the full distance in a fight, winning by unanimous decision.
February 20, 2015: Davis vs. Israel Suarez
On February 20, 2015, at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gervonta Davis stopped Israel Suarez in the first round by KO.
May 22, 2015: Davis vs. Alberto Mora
On May 22, 2015, at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Gervonta Davis defeated Alberto Mora by technical knockout (TKO).
September 12, 2015: Davis vs. Recky Dulay
On September 12, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Gervonta Davis defeated Recky Dulay in 94 seconds as part of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Andre Berto undercard on Showtime.
October 30, 2015: Davis vs. Cristobal Cruz
On October 30, 2015, at The Venue at UCF in Orlando, Florida, Gervonta Davis defeated Cristobal Cruz on Bounce TV.
April 1, 2016: Davis vs. Guillermo Avila
On April 1, 2016, at the D.C. Armory, Gervonta Davis defeated Guillermo Avila by KO in the sixth round on Spike TV.
June 2016: Martinez's Loss to Lomachenko
In June 2016, Román Martínez, who was initially considered as a potential opponent for Davis, lost to Vasyl Lomachenko by KO.
November 15, 2016: Announcement of Davis vs. Pedraza
On November 15, 2016, ESPN announced that Gervonta Davis would challenge José Pedraza for the IBF super featherweight title.
January 14, 2017: Davis Wins IBF Super Featherweight Title
On January 14, 2017, Gervonta Davis defeated José Pedraza by a seventh-round KO at the Barclays Center in New York to win the IBF super featherweight title on Showtime. Davis earned $75,000 for the fight.
May 7, 2017: Davis vs. Walsh Announcement
On May 7, 2017, it was announced that Gervonta Davis would travel to London, England for his first title defense against Liam Walsh, scheduled for May 20.
May 20, 2017: Davis Retains IBF Title Against Walsh
On May 20, 2017, Gervonta Davis successfully retained his IBF title by stopping Liam Walsh in the third round in London, England. Davis initially had trouble making weight. The fight aired live on Showtime in the U.S.
July 2017: Rumors of Davis on Mayweather-McGregor Undercard
In early July 2017, TMZ Sports reported that Gervonta Davis would feature in the co-main event of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor.
August 1, 2017: Alleged Assault Incident
On August 1, 2017, Gervonta Davis was allegedly involved in an assault incident. An arrest warrant was issued for Davis on September 19, 2017, on charges of first-degree aggravated assault related to this incident.
August 26, 2017: Davis vs. Fonseca
On August 26, 2017, Gervonta Davis fought Francisco Fonseca. Davis was stripped of his IBF title after failing to make weight. Davis won the fight via controversial KO in round eight and earned a purse of $600,000. The IBF title remained vacant.
September 19, 2017: Arrest Warrant Issued for Davis
On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Gervonta Davis, accused of first-degree aggravated assault related to an incident that allegedly took place on August 1, 2017. An unsecured bond of $100,000 was posted for his release.
November 15, 2017: Davis's Return Announcement
On November 15, 2017, Leonard Ellerbe of Mayweather Promotions announced that Gervonta Davis would return to the ring in early 2018 and would likely challenge for a world title.
November 29, 2017: Assault Charges Dropped
On November 29, 2017, the assault charges against Gervonta Davis were dropped after the complainant, Anthony Wheeler, withdrew his complaint. Davis and Wheeler embraced and walked out of the courtroom together.
2017: IBF Super Featherweight Title
In 2017, Gervonta Davis won the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super featherweight title.
January 24, 2018: Davis's Appearance on Broner vs. Vargas Undercard
On January 24, 2018, Showtime announced that Gervonta Davis would appear on the undercard of Broner vs. Vargas on April 21 at the Barclays Center in New York.
June 2018: Mares' Last Fight Before Davis Announcement
In June 2018, Abner Mares lost his last fight against Léo Santa Cruz before the announcement of his fight against Gervonta Davis.
August 2018: Mayweather Teases Davis vs. Mares Fight
In August 2018, Floyd Mayweather teased a potential fight between Gervonta Davis and Abner Mares via social media, but did not mention a date or venue.
September 14, 2018: Davis Arrested in Washington, D.C.
On September 14, 2018, Gervonta Davis was arrested in Washington, D.C., for allegedly engaging in a fist fight with another man. Both men attempted to flee before the police arrived.
November 2018: Davis Announces Fight Against Abner Mares
In November 2018, Gervonta Davis announced that he would defend his WBA title in February 2019 against Abner Mares in Southern California.
2018: WBA Super Featherweight Title
From 2018 to 2020, Gervonta Davis held the WBA super featherweight title (Super version) twice.
February 9, 2019: Davis vs. Mares Fight
On February 9, 2019, Gervonta Davis was supposed to fight Abner Mares at Pechanga Arena in San Diego on Showtime, later the venue was changed to Dignity Health Sports Park, in Carson, California.
February 2019: Davis Announces Fight Against Abner Mares
In November 2018, Gervonta Davis announced that he would defend his WBA title in February 2019 against Abner Mares in Southern California.
July 27, 2019: Davis Defeats Ricardo Núñez
On July 27, 2019, Gervonta Davis defended his WBA (Super) super featherweight title by defeating Ricardo Núñez by second-round technical knockout in Baltimore, Maryland.
December 28, 2019: Davis Wins WBA Lightweight Title
On December 28, 2019, Gervonta Davis fought and won against Yuriorkis Gamboa by twelfth-round technical knockout for the vacant WBA (Regular) lightweight title.
2019: WBA Regular Lightweight Title
In 2019, Gervonta Davis held the Regular version of the WBA lightweight title until 2023.
February 1, 2020: Davis Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
On February 1, 2020, Gervonta Davis was arrested on charges of simple battery/domestic violence against his former girlfriend at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami. He was seen grabbing her shirt near her throat and dragging her to another room.
October 31, 2020: Davis vs. Léo Santa Cruz
On October 31, 2020, Gervonta Davis made his PPV debut on Showtime, moving down to super featherweight and recapturing his WBA (Super) title against Léo Santa Cruz at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Davis won by knockout in the sixth round, retaining his lightweight title and reclaiming the WBA (Super) super featherweight title. The Ring Magazine later awarded Davis the Knockout of The Year award for 2020 for this fight.
November 2020: Car Crash Incident
In November 2020, Gervonta Davis was allegedly involved in a car crash in Downtown Baltimore after running a red light, leading to an indictment on fourteen counts in March 2021.
2020: WBA Super Featherweight Title
From 2018 to 2020, Gervonta Davis held the WBA super featherweight title (Super version) twice.
March 22, 2021: Davis Indicted on Car Crash Charges
On March 22, 2021, Gervonta Davis was indicted on fourteen counts for allegedly causing a serious car crash after running a red light in November 2020 in Downtown Baltimore. His Lamborghini Urus struck another car, injuring its occupants, including a pregnant woman. He allegedly left the scene.
June 26, 2021: Davis vs. Mario Barrios
On June 26, 2021, Gervonta Davis faced WBA (Regular) champion Mario Barrios at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Davis won by TKO in the eleventh round, securing the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title. Barrios revealed afterward that the fight had a 10lb rehydration clause.
August 21, 2021: Davis Involved in Plane Incident
On August 21, 2021, Gervonta Davis was on board a Gulfstream 4 that suffered a nosewheel collapse and skidded off the runway at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. No injuries were sustained by the passengers.
October 6, 2021: Davis Announces Fight Against Rolando Romero
On October 6, 2021, Gervonta Davis announced that he would face his mandatory challenger, Rolando Romero, on December 5 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Showtime PPV. However, Romero was later replaced with Isaac Cruz.
2021: WBA Super Lightweight Title
In 2021, Gervonta Davis won the WBA super lightweight title (Regular version).
January 2022: WBA Orders Davis vs. Romero Fight
In January 2022, the WBA ordered Gervonta Davis to defend his WBA (Regular) title against Rolando Romero after no charges were filed against Romero. The pair agreed to fight on May 28 at the Barclays Center in New York City.
December 27, 2022: Davis Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
On December 27, 2022, Gervonta Davis was arrested and jailed in Florida on a charge of battery domestic violence, days before his fight with Héctor García. The woman involved eventually recanted her accusation.
January 7, 2023: Davis vs. Héctor García
On January 7, 2023, Gervonta Davis fought Héctor García on Showtime PPV at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., marking his first fight since splitting from Floyd Mayweather Jr. Davis won via eighth-round corner retirement after García complained about his eyesight.
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 after accepting a plea deal related to the March 2021 car crash.
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 sentenced to serve the remainder of his sentence in jail.
July 14, 2023: Davis Released From Jail
On July 14, 2023, Gervonta Davis completed the confinement portion of his sentence and was released from a Baltimore jail.
November 29, 2023: Davis Elevated to WBA Lightweight Champion
On November 29, 2023, Gervonta Davis was elevated to primary WBA lightweight champion after Devin Haney relinquished his title to move up to the super lightweight division.
December 24, 2023: Davis Converts to Islam
On December 24, 2023, Gervonta Davis converted to Islam and adopted the Muslim name Abdul Wahid.
2023: WBA Lightweight Title
In 2023, Gervonta Davis won the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title.
June 15, 2024: Davis vs. Frank Martin
On June 15, 2024 Gervonta Davis defended his WBA lightweight title against Frank Martin at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Davis won the fight and retained his title by 8th round knockout.
October 2024: Davis vs. Roach Jr. Postponed
In October 2024, it was reported that the fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. was postponed.
November 13, 2024: Davis vs. Roach Jr. Targeted for March 1, 2025
On November 13, 2024, the fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. was "targeted" for March 1, 2025.
November 29, 2024: Davis vs. Roach Confirmed for March 1, 2025
On November 29, 2024, the bout between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach was confirmed to take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on March 1, 2025.
December 14, 2024: Davis vs. Roach Jr. Postponed
In December 14, 2024, Gervonta Davis was scheduled to defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach Jr., but the fight was postponed.
March 1, 2025: Davis vs. Roach Jr. Confirmed for Barclays Center
On March 1, 2025, the bout between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
March 4, 2025: Roach's Camp Files Appeal to Overturn Draw
On March 4, 2025, Roach's camp filed an appeal to the NYSAC to overturn the draw of the Davis vs. Roach fight.
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