Profile, Religion, and Photos of Gervonta Davis, the Lightweight World Boxing Champion Nicknamed 'Tank'

Kapanlagi.com - Gervonta Davis, also known as Abdul Wahid, is an American professional boxer who is nicknamed 'Tank'. It is known that Davis was born on November 7, 1994.

This boxer born on November 7, 1994, has achieved several world championship titles in three different weight classes, ranging from super featherweight to lightweight welterweight.

One of his achievements includes winning the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title since 2019.

Davis' exceptional boxing ability, ring IQ, and counter-attacking skills have made him popular as a lightweight boxer.

Davis is ranked as the best boxer according to BoxRec, third by ESPN, and fifth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and The Ring magazine.

Quoted from another source, he recently converted to Islam on December 25, 2023.

Here is a review of the profile of the lightweight world boxer compiled from various sources on Tuesday, (06/02/2024).

1. Gervonta's Biodata

Portrait of Gervonta Davis, source Instagram: @gervontaa

Full Name: Gervonta Davis

Nickname: Tank

Place and Date of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, November 7, 1994

Profession: WBA lightweight boxer

Instagram: @gervontaa

2. Career Journey

Portrait of Gervonta Davis, source Instagram: @gervontaa

Quoted from another source, Davis started learning boxing at a local gym in his hometown when he was 18 years old.

After that, Davis has participated in other boxing competitions. An achievement, as he won the tournament by winning the gold medal at the National Boxing Championship in 2012.

3. WBA World Championship

Portrait of Gervonta Davis, source Instagram: @gervontaa

In 2013, Gervonta Davis began his career as a professional boxer. After that, he joined Mayweather Promotions in 2017 and successfully won the IBF world champion title.

Davis also successfully won the WBA lightweight world champion title in 2019 and 2020.

4. Boxer Gervonta Davis, a Convert to Islam

Portrait of Gervonta Davis, source Instagram: @gervontaa

The boxer known as Tank recited the 'shahada' guided by Imam Masjid Hassan Somali. The process was witnessed by two Muslim leaders.

A day after embracing Islam, Gervonta announced that his name became Abdul Wahid.

Gervonta's decision seems to follow in the footsteps of Cassius Clay alias Muhammad Ali, as well as Mike Tyson or Malik Abdul Aziz.

5. Education

Portrait of Gervonta Davis, source Instagram: @gervontaa

Davis grew up in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood in west Baltimore. He attended Digital Harbour High School.

However, at that time he also decided to leave school to pursue his career and obtain his high school diploma through the GED program.

6. What is Gervonta Davis' Religion?

It is known that Gervonta Davis converted to Islam.

7. When Did Gervonta Davis Convert to Islam?

According to other sources, Davis officially converted to Islam one day before Christmas.

8. What is Gervonta Davis' Nickname?

Known by the nickname Tank.

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