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Gervonta Davis

(1994) Boxer

98 quotes in 298 categories

Gervonta Davis is a boxer.

Quick Facts About Gervonta Davis

Born: November 7, 1994
Profession: Boxer

About Gervonta Davis

[Wikidata] American boxer (born 1994)... | [Wikipedia] Gervonta Bryant Davis, also known by his nickname "Tank", is an American professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title since 2023. He previously held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super featherweight title in 2017, the WBA super featherweight title

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Atlanta has accepted me with open arms. Baltimore is always my first home but being able to come here is special.

Always

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There's nothing Pedraza can bring to the ring that I haven't seen before.

Before

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I just want to bring happiness back to Baltimore.

Back

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When it comes to Baltimore I want to say that it's actually a lot worse than what you see in 'The Wire.'

Actually

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I believe Baltimore has been backing me for a long time.

Believe

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I won my first nationals when I was 10 years old.

First

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I traveled when I was super young, so my mindset was never like a typical 8-year-old.

Like

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I am aware of what my opponent Avila brings and the experience he has. He's tough, throws hard shots and is a…

Experience

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A lot of fighters get frustrated when they're not active.

Active

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We came to 135 to snatch a belt, and I felt like I definitely wanted to do that. I'd be a two…

Champion

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It's good for me to fight in the U.K.

Fight

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I've always been the type to know that if I'm getting off the track, I know, 'OK, it's time to tighten up.'…

Always

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I believe that the fighters know. It's just the people not actually fighting who need to understand more that we're putting our…

Believe

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Growing up in Baltimore, there were a lot of distractions. But I was so into boxing, it was like candy to me.

Boxing

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I wanted to be that guy they talk about. I want to be the guy that shine. I want to be that…

About

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In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents.

Always

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I know I have a big future in front of me, so that's my main focus. So when I'm outside of the…

Big

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I'm the top dog.

Dog

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I want to be a superstar and bring joy and entertainment to the sport.

Bring

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Outside the ring, I'm not a mean guy. I'm a likeable guy. I'm reachable, to my people.

Guy

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I was one of the youngest world champions in boxing. It is not that I was not prepared for it. I was…

Adapt

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I am the cash cow in the 130-pound division.

Am

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After school let out around 2:30, I'd go straight to the gym to be the first person there, even though it didn't…

Be the first

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I've seen the world and I've seen the bigger picture.

Bigger picture

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I've always made that push for me to be positive and stay forward with my goals.

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