Gervonta Davis
Gervonta Davis (/dʒərˈvɒnteɪ/ jər-VON-tay; born November 7, 1994), also known as Abdul Wahid and by his nickname "Tank", is an American professional boxer. He has held multiple world championships in three weight classes, from super featherweight to light welterweight, including the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title since 2019.
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| Born | Gervonta Davis November 7, 1994 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) | |||||||||||
| Reach | 67+1⁄2 in (171 cm) | |||||||||||
| Stance | Southpaw | |||||||||||
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| Total fights | 29 | |||||||||||
| Wins | 29 | |||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 27 | |||||||||||
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Davis is known for his exceptional punching power – possessing a 93.1% knockout percentage – and counterpunching ability. As of April 2024, he is ranked as the best active lightweight by BoxRec, second by ESPN, first by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and second by The Ring magazine.
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