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| ⚖️ Division: |
lightweight |
| ⭐️ Rating: |
#2 / 2,634 (division) |
| Bouts: |
31 |
| ⏳ Rounds: |
150 |
| KO Percentage: |
93.33% |
| Career: |
2013–2025 |
| Alias: |
Tank |
| Age: |
31 |
| Stance: |
southpaw |
| Height: |
5′ 5½″ / 166 cm |
| Reach: |
67½″ / 171 cm |
| Nationality: |
USA |
| Residence: |
Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Birthplace: |
Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Debut: |
2013-02-22 |
| ID#: |
643387 |
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Gervonta “Tank” Davis stands as one of the defining punchers of the modern lightweight era—an explosive southpaw whose fights can turn in a single exchange. Turning professional in 2013, he built his reputation on quiet patience and sudden violence: Davis often starts measured, reading timing and patterns, then snaps the rhythm with counters or a compact left hand that lands like a trapdoor. Across 31 bouts he owns a 30-0-1 record with 28 knockouts, translating to a jaw-dropping 93% stoppage rate. Though not tall for the division at 166 cm with a 171 cm reach, his footwork and feints let him close distance safely. He slips inside, shifts his head off-line, and delivers short hooks and uppercuts that generate outsized force from tight angles. The result is a style that feels calm on the surface but brutally efficient underneath.
The 2020s elevated Davis from champion to pay-per-view headliner. He proved he could control fights tactically, not just finish them, handling pressure, speed, and size differences without losing his identity. Signature wins over Leo Santa Cruz, Mario Barrios, Isaac Cruz, Rolando Romero, Hector Luis Garcia, Ryan Garcia, and Frank Martin showed different sides of his game—body work, counter timing, mid-round adjustments, and late-fight shot selection. In March 2025 he met disciplined resistance from Lamont Roach and settled for a draw, the first blemish on his record and a reminder that elite opposition can extend even the most dangerous hitters. Still, Davis remains a top-rated lightweight, popular with fans for his highlight-reel endings and eerie composure under fire. With championship pedigree, rare stopping power, and an improving tactical sense, “Tank” continues to be one of boxing’s most compelling big-fight attractions.
Tips / interesting facts:
- Davis has more knockouts than decisions, so every round carries real finishing danger.
- He often “downloads” opponents early, then raises output sharply in the middle rounds.
- Most of his stoppages come from compact counters, not wide swings—efficiency is his trademark.
- Despite a shorter frame for 135 lbs, his timing and foot placement make range a non-issue.
- His best work usually follows subtle feints that freeze a guard before the left hand fires.
Professional Fight History (Box-pro)
| Date |
Opponent (record at time) |
Result |
Venue / City |
Notes |
| Mar 2025 |
Lamont Roach (25-1-1) |
Draw (MD) |
Barclays Center, Brooklyn |
Close tactical fight |
| Jun 2024 |
Frank Martin (18-0-0) |
Win (KO) |
MGM Grand, Las Vegas |
Stoppage R8 |
| Apr 2023 |
Ryan Garcia (23-0-0) |
Win (KO) |
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas |
Garcia down R2 & R7 |
| Jan 2023 |
Hector Luis Garcia (16-0-0) |
Win (TKO) |
Capital One Arena, Washington |
Corner stoppage R9 |
| May 2022 |
Rolando Romero (14-0-0) |
Win (TKO) |
Barclays Center, Brooklyn |
Romero down R6 |
| Dec 2021 |
Isaac Cruz (22-1-1) |
Win (UD) |
Staples Center, Los Angeles |
Hard 12 rounds |
| Jun 2021 |
Mario Barrios (26-0-0) |
Win (TKO) |
State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Barrios down R8 & R11 |
| Oct 2020 |
Leo Santa Cruz (37-1-1) |
Win (KO) |
Alamodome, San Antonio |
Highlight-reel R6 KO |
| Dec 2019 |
Yuriorkis Gamboa (30-2-0) |
Win (TKO) |
State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Gamboa down multiple times |
| 2013–2018 |
Multiple opponents |
All wins |
US venues |
Titles won at 130/135, early career surge |