Discover everything about American professional boxer Gervonta Davis Tank”: his undefeated record, WBA lightweight title, recent Lamont Roach draw, and plans for mega‑fights and retirement.
Gervonta Davis: Undefeated “Tank” Continues Boxing Reign in 2025
Gervonta Davis, better known as Gervonta “Tank” Davis, remains one of the most formidable figures in modern boxing. With a career record of 30–0–1, including 28 knockouts, he continues to dominate the lightweight division while plotting his future in—and beyond—the ring.eBay+15Wikipedia+15PBC Boxing+15New York Post+10BoxingScene.com+10PBC Boxing+10
🥊 Early Life and Amateur Rise
Gervonta Davis Born November 7, 1994 in Baltimore, Maryland, Davis grew up in West Baltimore’s Sandtown‑Winchester neighborhood. He began training at the Upton Boxing Center at age five and eventually amassed an elite amateur record of 206 wins and 15 losses, winning top national titles including the Golden Gloves.Wikipedia
Professional Career & World Titles
Gervonta Davis turned professional in 2013 and steadily climbed the ranks. His championship credentials include:
- IBF super featherweight title in 2017
- WBA super featherweight titles (2018–2020)
- WBA super lightweight (Regular) title in 2021
- WBA lightweight title since 2023Afro+2Wikipedia+2TalkSport+2TalkSport
Gervonta Davis earned widespread attention in December 2024 with a powerful knockout win over Frank Martin, retaining his WBA lightweight belt in an eighth-round stoppage after a 14-month layoff.The Guardian+15ringside24.com+15The Guardian+15
Controversial Draw with Lamont Roach Jr
On March 1, 2025, Davis faced Lamont Roach Jr. in a WBA title defense at the Barclays Center. The bout ended in a majority draw, amid controversy. Davis took a knee in round nine due to accidental grease in his eyes, but the referee did not deduct a knockdown or penalize his corner for wiping his face—decisions that could have reversed the outcome in Roach’s favor.beIN SPORTS+11ringside24.com+11New York Post+11
Both fighter teams activated a rematch clause, with negotiations targeting a June or August 2025 rematch in Las Vegas.BoxingScene.com+6SI+6Wikipedia+6
What’s Next? Big Fights and Retirement Plans
Gervonta Davis intends to fight three times in 2025. After the Roach rematch, potential opponents include Ryan Garcia, a lucrative rematch possibility after their blockbuster 2023 fight that sold over 1.2 million PPVs and generated $22.8 million in ticket revenue.The Score+15SI+15BoxingScene.com+15
He has also expressed interest in bouts with Shakur Stevenson or Devin Haney, although politics and weight class mismatches make negotiations complex. Stevenson holds the WBC lightweight title and has called out Davis directly.Bad Left Hook
Retirement Revisited
In early 2025, Davis made headlines by announcing he planned to retire at the end of the year, citing fatherhood and disillusionment with the sport. He said:
“I just had a boy… I’m fed up with it… after next year, I’m out.”BoxingScene.com+1RingMagazine.com+1
But in a surprising turn, Davis backtracked in May 2025. He now says he intends to remain active, continuing his hunt for top-tier opponents and stating
“There’s definitely some more heads I got to put on a wall… not retire but take a break.”ringside24.com
Style, Legacy & Power
Standing 5’5″ with a 67.5-inch reach, Davis fights as a left-handed southpaw known for explosive speed, unparalleled knockout power, and fierce in-ring determination. He remains undefeated with just one draw, and his 28 KOs showcase his reputation as one of boxing’s most exciting fighters.
🗓️ Looking Ahead
- Rematch vs. Lamont Roach Jr. in late June or August 2025
- Potential mega-fights with Ryan Garcia, Shakur Stevenson, or Devin Haney
- Plans to fight three times in 2025, possibly marking his final year in the sportTalkSport+15SI+15beIN SPORTS+15
Despite his contradictory statements on the future, Davis remains one of the most polarizing and electrifying champions in boxing. Fans and critics alike will be watching closely as he finishes 2025 strong—and perhaps bows out on top.