Gervonta Davis's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Gervonta "Tank" Davis is an American professional boxer with multiple world titles across different weight classes. He held the IBF super featherweight title in 2017, the WBA super featherweight title twice between 2018 and 2020, the WBA super lightweight title in 2021, and the WBA lightweight title from 2023 to 2026 in addition to holding the regular version from 2019-2023. Davis is a prominent figure in the boxing world.

Sections (5)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2006: National Silver Gloves Championship

From 2006 to 2008, Gervonta Davis consecutively won the National Silver Gloves Championships.

2008: National Silver Gloves Championship

From 2006 to 2008, Gervonta Davis consecutively won the National Silver Gloves Championships.

2012: National Golden Gloves Championship

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

August 2014: 8-0 Record

By August 2014, Gervonta Davis had achieved a professional record of 8 wins and no losses, with all wins achieved by knockout.

October 2014: Unanimous Decision Victory Against Germán Meraz

In October 2014, Gervonta Davis defeated veteran Germán Meraz by unanimous decision, marking the first time an opponent went the full distance against Davis. Davis knocked Meraz down in rounds three and five, with all three judges scoring the bout 60-52.

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 knockout at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

May 22, 2015: TKO Victory Against 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: Victory Against Recky Dulay

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

October 30, 2015: Victory Against Cristobal Cruz

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

December 18, 2015: KO 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: KO Victory Against Guillermo Avila

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 Against Mario Antonio Macias

On June 3, 2016, Gervonta Davis knocked out Mario Antonio Macias with his first punch of the fight in 41 seconds at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

January 14, 2017: IBF Super Featherweight Title Victory

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

May 20, 2017: Title Defense Against Liam Walsh

On May 20, 2017, Gervonta Davis stopped Liam Walsh in the third round to retain his IBF title in London, although Davis initially struggled to make weight. Many believed the stoppage was premature.

November 29, 2023: Davis Elevated to WBA Lightweight Champion

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

June 15, 2024: Davis Defeats Martin

On June 15, 2024, Gervonta Davis defended his WBA lightweight title against Frank Martin at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, winning by 8th-round knockout.

January 16, 2026: Davis Stripped of WBA Title

On January 16, 2026, WBA president Gilberto Mendoza announced that Gervonta Davis was stripped of the WBA lightweight title due to domestic violence accusations.