Boxing’s Biggest Little Man: Gervonta Davis’s Stats Highlight Star Power
Davis’ Time is Now
Thanks to a high-profile fight with Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis’ stardom has finally reached the masses (1.2 million pay-per-view buys). While it was not the most spectacular match, Davis kept his impressive knockout-to-win ratio intact by finishing Garcia. Gervonta Davis’ stats show that he’s boxing’s most exciting “small” champion. So what’s next for “Tank”?
Gervonta Davis is Boxing’s Biggest Star
Davis Makes Headlines Regardless
Whether he’s knocking out opponents or getting in trouble outside the ring, it’s good for Davis to keep his name in public. Chief among Gervonta Davis’ stats is his recent legal issues. There is no condoning his offenses.
But other greats in combat sports have had checkered records off the ring. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson frequently got into trouble with the law. So have Conor McGregor and Jon Jones from the UFC.
In the end, boxing is prizefighting. It’s not the sport for “role models”. The best boxers can have unsavory behaviors and if it’s making boxing news, it at least keeps Davis in the minds of fans.
In the ring, Davis holds the WBA (Regular) lightweight belt. His being a champion means he’s on the shortlist to challenge the undisputed champion, Devin Haney. This is the fight everyone wants to see and could be boxing’s highest-selling bout since Mayweather-McGregor.
Gervonta Davis Boxing Profile & Stats
Davis is 28 years old and already a three-division champion. He made his professional boxing debut in 2013 after a highly-decorated career in the amateur scene. His first big break came on September 2015 when he knocked out Recky Dulay on the undercard of Mayweather-Berto. Davis then captured his first title in 2017, the IBF super featherweight belt.
PROFILE
- Height: 5’5½” (166 cm)
- Reach: 67½” (171 cm)
- Divisions:
- Super featherweight (130 lbs.)
- Lightweight (135 lbs.)
- Light welterweight (140 lbs.)
- Stance: Southpaw
- Date of Birth: November 7, 1994
Davis’ All-Time Boxing Stats
The most impressive piece in Gervonta Davis’ stats is his knockout-to-win ratio, which stands at 93% as of June 2023. For a 130-140-pound boxer, this is incredible. Davis has knocked out 27 of his 29 opponents with 16 coming in the first three rounds.
BOXING RECORD:
- Wins: 29
- Knockouts: 27
- Decisions: 2
- Title Fight Wins: 12
- Title Fight Knockouts: 10
- Notable Wins:
- Hector Garcia (16-1-0, 10 KOs), former WBA super featherweight champion
- Mario Berrios (27-2-0, 18 KOs), former WBA (regular) lightweight champion
- Leo Santa Cruz (38-2-1, 19 KOs), four-division champion
- Yuriorkis Gamboa (30-5-0, 18 KOs), former unified featherweight champion
- Jose Pedraza (29-5-1, 14 KOs), two-division champion
On top of this, Davis also holds wins over Ryan Garcia and Isaac Cruz, two top-five boxers by most lightweight rankings today.
Davis’ Boxing Career Trajectory
Davis already has a Hall of Fame-worthy resume. But he can reach superstar status if he keeps going after the high-profile names. Haney should be next for Davis and the boxing odds may finally put Tank as the underdog in this bout. But should he pull off this win, he will be regarded as the best lightweight of his era.
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