Who is Gervonta Davis' Coach?

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is an undefeated lightweight professional boxer who presently holds the WBA lightweight title. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 7, 1994, Davis spent most of his life in group homes and foster care, and having seen his parents suffer from drug addiction, Davis found solace in the sport of boxing. From the young age of five, he trained at the Upton Boxing Center in Baltimore under the coaching of Calvin Ford.

Davis' professional boxing career commenced in 2013, and he went up the ranks in boxing in a chain of dominating wins. The first milestone in his career was in January 2017, when he won the IBF super featherweight title by knockout in the seventh round, and he became the world's youngest champion at the time. As of February 2025, he possesses a clean record, having won 30 fights, 28 by knockout. Through his finishing skills and fighting techniques, he has become one of the world's most famous boxing superstars in the modern generation.

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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