Gervonta Davis's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gervonta Davis.

Gervonta "Tank" Davis is a prominent American professional boxer. He has achieved significant success, holding multiple world titles across different weight classes. These include the IBF super featherweight title in 2017, the WBA super featherweight title on two occasions between 2018 and 2020, the WBA super lightweight title in 2021, the WBA lightweight title from 2023 to 2026 and the regular version from 2019 to 2023, establishing himself as a top-rated fighter in the sport.

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2006: National Silver Gloves Championship

In 2006, Gervonta Davis won the first of three straight National Silver Gloves Championships, continuing until 2008.

2008: National Silver Gloves Championship

In 2008, Gervonta Davis won his third straight National Silver Gloves Championship, having won the first in 2006.

2012: National Golden Gloves Championship

In 2012, Gervonta Davis won the National Golden Gloves Championship.

August 2014: Undefeated Record

By August 2014, Gervonta Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance.

October 2014: Unanimous Decision Win Against Germán Meraz

In October 2014, Gervonta Davis defeated veteran Germán Meraz by unanimous decision (UD), marking the first time Davis went the full distance in a fight.

February 20, 2015: First Stoppage of Israel Suarez

On February 20, 2015, Gervonta Davis became the first person to stop Israel Suarez, winning by a first-round KO at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

May 22, 2015: Technical Knockout Victory Over Alberto Mora

On May 22, 2015, Gervonta Davis scored a technical knockout (TKO) against Alberto Mora at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

September 12, 2015: Defeats Recky Dulay

On September 12, 2015, Gervonta Davis defeated Recky Dulay in 94 seconds at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Showtime as part of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Andre Berto undercard.

October 30, 2015: Defeats Cristobal Cruz

On October 30, 2015, Gervonta Davis defeated veteran Cristobal Cruz at The Venue at UCF in Orlando, Florida, on Bounce TV.

December 18, 2015: Knockout Victory Over Luis Sanchez

On December 18, 2015, Gervonta Davis scored a ninth-round KO over Luis Sanchez at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Spike TV.

April 1, 2016: Defeats Guillermo Avila by KO

On April 1, 2016, Gervonta Davis defeated Guillermo Avila by KO in the sixth round at the D.C. Armory on Spike TV.

June 3, 2016: Knockout Victory Over Mario Antonio Macias

On June 3, 2016, Gervonta Davis knocked out Mario Antonio Macias with his first punch of the fight, which lasted only 41 seconds, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, as part of a Premier Boxing Champions card.

January 14, 2017: Wins IBF Super Featherweight Title

On January 14, 2017, Gervonta Davis defeated José Pedraza in a seventh-round KO at the Barclays Center in New York on Showtime to win the IBF super featherweight title.

May 20, 2017: Retains IBF Title Against Liam Walsh

On May 20, 2017, Gervonta Davis stopped Liam Walsh in the third round in London to retain his IBF title, although he initially had trouble making weight. The fight was shown live on Showtime in the U.S.

July 27, 2019: TKO Win Over Ricardo Núñez

On July 27, 2019, Gervonta Davis defended his WBA (Super) super featherweight title, beating Ricardo Núñez by second-round technical knockout in Baltimore, Maryland.

December 28, 2019: Wins WBA Lightweight Title

On December 28, 2019, Gervonta Davis won the vacant WBA (Regular) lightweight title against Yuriorkis Gamboa by twelfth-round technical knockout, in a fight where Gamboa had a torn Achilles.

October 31, 2020: Davis vs. Léo Santa Cruz

On October 31, 2020, Gervonta Davis made his PPV debut, moving down to super featherweight to face Léo Santa Cruz for the WBA (Super) title at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Davis won by knockout in the sixth round, retaining his lightweight title and capturing the WBA (Super) super featherweight title. The knockout was later awarded The Ring Magazine Knockout of The Year for 2020.

June 26, 2021: Davis vs. Mario Barrios

On June 26, 2021, Gervonta Davis faced Mario Barrios at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, for the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title. Davis won by TKO in the eleventh round after knocking Barrios down multiple times. At the time of the stoppage, Davis was leading on all three judges' scorecards.

January 7, 2023: Davis vs. Héctor García

On January 7, 2023, Gervonta Davis fought Héctor García at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., marking his first fight since splitting with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Davis won by eighth-round corner retirement after a closely-contested fight was temporarily halted due to a ringside disturbance.

November 29, 2023: Davis Elevated to WBA Lightweight Champion

On November 29, 2023, after Devin Haney relinquished his WBA (Super) lightweight title, Gervonta Davis was elevated to primary WBA lightweight champion.

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 by 8th-round knockout.