Gervonta Davis

Gervonta "Tank" Davis is an American professional boxer known for his devastating power and explosiveness inside the boxing ring. He was born on November 7, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland, and grew up in one of the city's roughest neighborhoods, Sandtown-Winchester. His rough upbringing was deeply influential in his life and career, and he had a motivation to start boxing as a way out of poverty.

Davis started his professional boxing career at 18 on February 22, 2013, in a fight against Desi Williams. He quickly made a name for himself, with most of his early victories coming via knockout. By 2017, Davis captured his first world title, the IBF Super Featherweight Championship, after defeating José Pedraza. His career skyrocketed from there, with impressive victories across multiple weight divisions, including the WBA Super Featherweight, Lightweight, and Super Lightweight titles.

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Gervonta Davis Personal Information

Name	Gervonta Bryant Davis
Age	29
DOB	November 7, 1994
Nationality	American
Mother Name	Kenya Brown
Father name	Garrin Davis
Profession	Professional Boxer
Net Worth	$10 million(estimated)
Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight	135 lb (61.2kg) - Lightweight
Education	Digital Harbor High School
Relationship Status	In a relationship with Vanessa Posso

Gervonta Davis' Early Life

Gervonta Davis was born on November 7, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland. As a young boy, the environment that Davis grew up in lacked life's comforts. Among the hardships was living in a rough neighborhood plagued with crime and violence. Davis' parents were also known to suffer from drug addiction and eventually turned him over to the foster care system when he was still young. But despite these trials, Davis found some solace and discipline in boxing, starting training at five years old.

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Under the tutelage of longtime coach Calvin Ford, he quickly honed his skills and found a positive outlet that kept him off the streets. Early experiences molded Davis with grit and drive, which helped him in his boxing career and catapulted him to rise as a world champion.

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Gervonta Davis' Girlfriend and Kids

Apart from being an outstanding boxer, Gervonta Davis is also a father to two daughters from different relationships. His first daughter, Gervanni Davis, was born in June 2018 to his former partner, Andretta Smothers. In 2021, he and his current girlfriend, Vanessa Posso, had a daughter named Giovanna Thalia.

Through all the ups and downs of life, though, Davis has proven to be very serious about parenting, and he often goes on to share such moments with his children. Since 2021, he has been in a relationship with Vanessa Posso and they are seen together at different events.

Gervonta Davis Social Media

Gervonta Davis has social media accounts on Instagram and X. Davis’ Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, physique updates, and family. He boasts an impressive follower count of over 7.5 million on Instagram and over 768,000 on X.

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Gervonta Davis Net Worth

As of 2024, Gervonta Davis's net worth is estimated to be approximately $10 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.

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According to reports, Davis had reportedly earned a whopping $5 million for his recent fight against Ryan Garcia in 2023.

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Gervonta Davis Endorsements

Gervonta Davis has inked several endorsement agreements during his career, expanding his brand partnerships. Some of these brands include Nike, Reebok, and John Greiges.

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Gervonta Davis Boxing Record

As of August 2024, Gervonta "Tank" Davis, boasts an undefeated record of 30-0-0, featuring 28 knockouts. With devastating punching power and elite boxing skills, Davis has emerged as one of the sport's most exciting and marketable fighters. Davis made his professional debut in 2013, from the very onset, he started scoring knockout after knockout, which earned him an almost immediate reputation for his power punching. Davis’ notable wins include Ryan Garcia, Frank Martin, and Roland Romero.

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