Who is Gervonta Davis' Coach?

Gervonta Davis, widely known as "Tank," was born on November 7, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland. His boxing journey started at the young age of five under the tutelage of coach Calvin Ford. Davis had an impressive amateur career, winning several national titles, including the prestigious 2012 National Golden Gloves.

Turning professional in 2013, Davis quickly made a name for himself with his powerful knockouts and aggressive fighting style. He claimed his first major title, the IBF super featherweight championship, in January 2017 by defeating José Pedraza. Although he faced some early setbacks, such as losing the IBF title due to a weight issue, Davis's career continued to soar.

In 2018, he won the WBA (Super) super featherweight title, and by 2021, he had become a three-division world champion. This included capturing the WBA (Regular) lightweight title against Yuriorkis Gamboa and the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title against Mario Barrios. Known for his high knockout rate, Davis has an impressive 93% KO rate, with 27 KOs in 29 fights.

Davis's next fight is scheduled against the undefeated Frank Martin on June 15, 2024, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gervonta Davis Coach

Gervonta Davis is currently coached by his long-time trainer and mentor Calvin Ford. Ford, a former boxer and a respected trainer in Baltimore has been with Davis since his early days in the sport. Under Ford's mentorship, Davis honed his skills and developed the aggressive, powerful style that has become his trademark.

Kenny Ellis, another vital part of Davis' training team, works alongside Ford to develop and execute training strategies. Together, they have built a robust training regimen that focuses on honing Davis' power and precision, which are hallmarks of his fighting style.

Another significant figure in Davis' career is Floyd Mayweather Jr., the legendary boxer and founder of Mayweather Promotions, which promotes Davis. While not his primary coach, Mayweather has been an influential mentor, providing strategic advice and leveraging his extensive experience to guide Davis' career.

Is Mayweather managing Gervonta Davis?

Gervonta Davis is no longer managed by Floyd Mayweather or Mayweather Promotions. Davis confirmed his departure from Mayweather Promotions after his fight with Rolando "Rolly" Romero in 2022. Glimpses of their disagreements have been evident through various back-and-forth exchanges on social media.

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