Gervonta "Tank" Davis, born on November 7, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland, is a standout undefeated lightweight professional boxer renowned for his formidable knockout power. His early life was marked by a tough childhood, including his parents' substance abuse issues and time in foster care and group homes. However, Davis found purpose in boxing, starting at age five under coach Calvin Ford at the Upton Boxing Center in Baltimore.
Davis's professional career launched in 2013, and he quickly made a name for himself with powerful knockouts and an aggressive fighting style. In January 2017, he captured the IBF super featherweight title by knocking out José Pedraza, becoming one of the youngest world champions at the time.
Despite early setbacks, such as losing the IBF title due to a weight issue, Davis continued to rise. By 2018, he claimed the WBA (Super) super featherweight title, and by 2021, he had become a three-division world champion. His achievements include winning the WBA (Regular) lightweight title against Yuriorkis Gamboa and the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title against Mario Barrios.
Mentored by the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr., Davis has maintained an unblemished record with 29 victories, 27 by knockout, resulting in an impressive 93% KO rate. Known for his aggressive style and finishing abilities, he has become one of modern boxing's biggest attractions. His most popular fights were against Ryan Garcia in 2023 and a feature on the undercard of the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight in 2017. Davis' next fight is scheduled against the undefeated Frank Martin on June 15, 2024, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gervonta Davis Knockdowns
Gervonta Davis, who goes by the moniker ‘Tank,’ has never been officially knocked down in his professional boxing career. There were claims of him being knocked down in sparring and debates over a possible knockdown against Leo Santa Cruz, but no official knockdowns have been recorded in his professional fights.
How many knockouts does Gervonta Davis have?
Gervonta Davis, the unbeaten knockout artist and WBA Lightweight World Champion, has 27 official knockouts under his belt. Some notable fighters whom ‘Tank’ has knocked out include Leo Santa Cruz, Roland Romero, and Ryan Garcia.
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FAQs On Has Gervonta Davis ever been Knocked Down?
A. He has a professional boxing record of 29 wins and 0 losses.
A. He has 27 knockout victories as of June 2024.
A. Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis boasts a knockout percentage of 93%.
A. No, as of June 2024, Gervonta Davis has never been an undisputed champion in a division.
A. He is nicknamed “Tank.”
A. Gervonta Davis’ next fight is against Frank Martin on June 15, 2024, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
