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Gervonta Davis Net Worth in 2023: How Much Has ‘Tank’ Earned in His Illustrious Boxing Career?

Published 04/18/2023, 12:43 PM EDT

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With 93% of his wins coming through knockouts, Gervonta Davis has established his name as one of boxing’s foremost experts in early stoppages. The hard-hitting southpaw would undergo a crucial test in Nevada’s T Mobile Arena on April 22. His opponent is unlike most of the opponents he has faced in his career. A lethal left hook and penchant for early closure make Ryan Garcia one of the most redoubtable foes Davis would ever meet.

Davis’ life outside the ring is well known in equal measure. The press conferences and the clauses of the fight agreement have been drawing attention on their part. So it won’t be surprising to find a renewed interest in the Baltimorean Southpaw’s overall net worth and the money he has made so far in an outstanding career.

Born November 7, 1994, Gervonta Davis started boxing when he was five. Like his archrival Ryan Garcia, the 2012 National Golden Gloves champion had a brilliant amateur career. His record before becoming professional stood at two hundred and six wins against only six losses.

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On February 22, 2013, Davis knocked out Desi Williams in his professional debut. He participated in sixteen matches for the next three years, winning all. On January 14, 2017, he won his first title, IBF Super Featherweight, against Puerto Rican Jose Pedraza. Next year, he scaled up and took home the vacant WBA (Super) Super Featherweight after knocking out the Argentine Jesus Cuellar.

He moved up the weight divisions, defeated Yuriorkis Gamboa, and won the vacant WBA (Regular) Lightweight title in 2019. Two years later, continuing his winning streak, Davis knocked out Leo Santa Cruz and successfully defended his WBA (Regular) Lightweight, besides grabbing WBA (Super) Super Featherweight titles. Finally, a technical knockout victory over Mario Barrios fetched him WBA (Regular) Super Lightweight title.

This year on January 7, he successfully defended his WBA (Regular) Lightweight title against the Dominican Hector Luis Garcia. Thus ‘Tank’s’ professional record stands at twenty-eight wins against nil losses. Out of the twenty-eight, twenty-six, he bagged through knockouts.

Gervonta Davis net worth in 2023

According to celebritynetworth.com, Gervonta Davis’ net worth should be in the neighborhood of $4 million. In a nearly decade-long career, it is fair to assume that the Baltimorean had made most of his money through fights. A close perusal through the years would reveal that he fights twice and, at times, even thrice in a year. Hence a rough calculation puts his annual income close the $2 million, according to sportslens.com.

Gervonta Davis career earnings

An examination of the money Gervonta Davis made through each bout from the time he debuted would be a futile exercise. However, details are available through multiple sources on the fight purse of the matches he fought in the recent past.

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For the January 7 bout against Hector Luis Garcia, Davis received a guaranteed purse of $1.5 million and a 60% share in the PPV earnings. Then for the May 28 fight at the Barclays Center against Rolando Romero, he took home $2 million. Adding 60% of the revenue from PPV subscriptions, the final take home was $5 million.

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On December 5, 2021, he reportedly earned $1 million after the unanimous victory over Isaac Cruz. Adding to his 60% share in the PPV revenue, his total payout neared $2.3 million. Early that year, on June 26, he fought Mario Barrios. Adding the $1 million guaranteed purse and his 60% PPV share made his earning roughly $5 million.

Going back a bit further, he received $1 million each for the fights against Gamboa and Santa Cruz, with his share of the PPV split set at 55% and 50%, respectively. Other vital matches where the details of the guaranteed payout and Davis’ PPV share are available are as follows:

Vs. Ricardo Nunez, July 27, 2019 – Guaranteed purse, $750,000, PPV share – 60%;

Vs. Hugo Ruiz, February 9m 2019 – Guaranteed purse – $500,000, PPV share – 50%;

Vs. Jesus Cuellar, April 21, 2018 – Guaranteed purse – $400,000, PPV share – 50%;

Vs. Francisco Fonseca, August 26, 2017 – Guaranteed purse – $600,000, PPV share – 55%;

According to sportslens.com, the total amount Gervonta Davis must have made through his bouts alone should be $18,375,000. If divided by his twenty-eight fights, it comes to $656,250 per match!

Gervonta Davis’ endorsements

One of the brands with which Gervonta Davis is closely associated is Under Armor. With its headquarters in his hometown, Baltimore, Maryland, the American sportswear company inked a deal with the world champion in 2017. Unfortunately, details regarding other brands with whom ‘Tank’ has a tie-up for endorsements or sponsorships remain unavailable.

Gervonta Davis’ social media influence

Though he may not be as prolific on social media as his archrival Garcia, Davis does boast a sizeable following. As of yet, he has 4.6 million followers on Instagram.

 

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While more than half a million follow his Twitter handle @Gervontaa, almost similar numbers also follow his Facebook account. His TikTok account has roughly 200k followers.

Gervonta Davis’ charities

Davis was presented with the key to the City of Baltimore before the fight against Ricardo Nunez in his hometown on July 27, 2019. In addition, to help out the family and youth supporting charity organization, What I Need Family Services, he handed over 100 fight tickets. He is also reported to have participated in Macy’s coat drive and appeared for Clothes4Souls.

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Who do you think is going to win on April 22? Gervonta Davis or Ryan Garcia? Do share your views with us in the comments below.

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