Gervonta Davis is the IBF super-featherweight champion due to fight Liam WalshAP:Associated Press
Who is Gervanta? What is his background?
22-year-old American Davis is currently the IBF world super-featherweight champion.
Davis grew up in the crime-ridden streets of Baltimore, USA.
He was forced to fight his way through orphanages after being taken away from his drug addict parents.
Gervonta Davis admits growing up in Baltimore was ‘worse’ than it is depicted in The WireGetty ImagesThe Wire is a TV series set in Baltimore which explores the lives of drug dealersBBC
The boxer has two older brothers and developed his technique by fending for sibling Demetris Fenwick during their childhood.
When asked whether his life compared to hallowing TV series The Wire, he said: “It’s a little worse.
“I was supposed to be on the show but then I got in trouble at school running the streets.”
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What is Gervonta Davis’ fight record?
Unbeaten Davis has a fight record of 17-0.
The American won his IBF title against Jose Pedraza in January 2017, stopping the Puerto Rican in the seventh round by TKO.
“He’s connected to me but also he can fight. I would say this, Gervonta is not just the youngest World champion, he’s one of the most exciting fighters in boxing. We know there will be blood, sweat and tears.”
Davis’ coach, Calvin Ford, is also the inspiration behind the character Cutty on The Wire.
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