Popular YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, is reported to be gearing up to face opponent, Gervonta Davis, a.k.a ‘Tank’. As the latter is a World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion, this could be the toughest fight for Jake yet. As a former vine influencer, Jake’s life has always been in the spotlight. Meanwhile, not a lot is known about his opponent, Gervonta. So here’s everything to know about the WBA lightweight champion, from his life story to the upcoming match with Jake Paul.
Gervonta Davis grew up in a dysfunctional family and rose from humble beginnings
Gervonta Davis’ luxurious lifestyle has grabbed many headlines among the fans of mixed martial arts and boxing. However, the professional boxer did not always have these luxuries in life. To the contrary, Gervonta’s childhood was paved with struggles. He was born in Baltimore, U.S.A., on November 7, 1994, to Garrin Davis and Kenya Brown. Both of his parents were addicted to substance abuse keeping Gervonta and his brother away from a normal childhood. Their father was also absent for the most part of their childhood. Talking to Los Angeles Times, Gervonta shared:
“My mother did drugs… It took my grandma about three years to get us back as we went into different homes—to a foster family, to a group home. It was like we were locked up, too—the only times we could see our family was for about 30 minutes in this little room.”
