Gervonta 'Tank' Davis: Weight-Class History
Gervonta Davis is a three-division world champion who has campaigned from super featherweight up to super lightweight. Despite a sub-5'6" frame, his power has translated cleanly as he climbed three weight classes.
Height
5 ft 5 in
166 cm
Reach
68.5"
175 cm
Stance
Southpaw
USA
Record
30-0 (28 KO)
Pro debut 2013
Division-by-Division Timeline
| Years | Division | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-2016 | Super Featherweight (prospect) | Built record on regional cards before a 2017 title shot. |
| 2017-2019 | Super Featherweight | Won IBF 130 lb title vs Jose Pedraza (2017). Stripped after missing weight for the Walters bout. |
| 2019-2021 | Lightweight | Won WBA 'Regular' lightweight title vs Yuriorkis Gamboa (2019). |
| 2021 | Super Lightweight | Moved up two classes in one night to KO Mario Barrios for the WBA 140 lb belt. |
| 2022-present | Lightweight | Returned to 135 to fight Rolando Romero, Hector Garcia, and Ryan Garcia (catchweight 136). |
Official Weigh-Ins (Major Bouts)
| Date | Opponent | Weigh-In | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-14 | Jose Pedraza | 129.8 lbs | W TKO7 |
| 2019-12-28 | Yuriorkis Gamboa | 134.5 lbs | W TKO12 |
| 2021-06-26 | Mario Barrios | 139.5 lbs | W TKO11 |
| 2022-05-28 | Rolando Romero | 134.6 lbs | W KO6 |
| 2023-04-22 | Ryan Garcia | 135 lbs | W KO7 (136 catchweight) |
| 2024-06-15 | Frank Martin | 134.8 lbs | W KO8 |
Physical Profile
Gervonta 'Tank' Davis stands 5 ft 5 in (166 cm) with a reach of 68.5" (175 cm). Born November 7, 1994, fighting from a southpaw stance.
Currently campaigning at Lightweight (135 lbs) with a professional record of 30-0 (28 KO).
Frequently Asked Questions
Davis fights primarily at lightweight (135 lbs). He has also held titles at super featherweight (130 lbs) and super lightweight (140 lbs).
Davis stands 5 ft 5 in (166 cm) with a 68.5-inch (175 cm) reach — short even for lightweight, but offset by leverage from his southpaw stance and explosive power.
Yes. He was stripped of his IBF super featherweight title in 2017 after weighing in 2 lbs over for Francisco Fonseca, contributing to his decision to move up to lightweight.