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 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.

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

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: Undefeated Record

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

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.

November 29, 2017: Charges Dropped Against Davis

On November 29, 2017, the assault charges against Gervonta Davis were dropped after the complainant, Anthony Wheeler, dropped the charges. Davis and Wheeler embraced and left the courtroom together.

July 27, 2019: Davis Beats Ricardo Núñez

On July 27, 2019, Gervonta Davis beat 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 against Léo Santa Cruz, moving down to super featherweight to reclaim his WBA (Super) title. Davis won by knockout in the 6th round, retaining his lightweight title and recapturing the WBA super featherweight title, also earning The Ring Magazine Knockout of The Year award for 2020.

June 26, 2021: Davis vs. Mario Barrios

On June 26, 2021, Gervonta Davis fought 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, marking his debut in the super lightweight division. Barrios later revealed a 10lb rehydration clause was part of the fight agreement.

January 7, 2023: Davis vs. Héctor García

On January 7, 2023, Gervonta Davis faced Héctor García, winning by eighth-round corner retirement after García complained about his eyesight. The fight was temporarily halted due to a crowd altercation.

November 29, 2023: Davis Elevated to WBA Lightweight Champion

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

May 2024: Ranked Among Best Lightweights

As of May 2024, Gervonta Davis is ranked as the world's second best active lightweight by ESPN, first by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and second by The Ring magazine.

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, securing an 8th round knockout and retaining his title.