Gervonta Davis's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.