In his recent bout, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis displayed his punching power by delivering a decisive liver shot that knocked out Ryan Garcia. At only 29 years old, Davis has already clinched championships across three weight divisions, cementing an impressive record. His accomplishments have cultivated a massive fanbase hungry for insights into his life. Thus, many eagerly sought details about the religion of Gervonta Davis and whether he had become a Muslim.
Tank’s moniker may have hinted at his Christian upbringing; both his parents, Garrin Davis and Kenya Brown, adhere to the faith. Despite being born into that religion, Gervonta had a recent shift in his beliefs, opting to embrace Islam just a few hours ago. Let’s delve into the religion of the American fighter and his recent conversion.
Is Gervonta Davis Muslim?
The WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis will enter his next title fight as an Islamic fighter. To the surprise of many, fellow professional boxer Badou Jack posted a video on X. On December. 24, the social media post regarding the conversion of the WBA lightweight champion began grabbing attention. The post was met with warm replies, as most of the Islamic community welcomed Davis with open arms.
Credits – The official Instagram account of Gervonta Davis – @gervontaa
Amongst many others, Jack congratulated the champion in the caption with the common Arabic phrase ‘Alhamdulillah,’ translated in English to ‘all glory to God.’
Welcome to Islam brother @Gervontaa Alhamdulillah pic.twitter.com/mCQrqRtUZC
— Badou Jack (@BadouJack) December 24, 2023
Several boxers, including the Greats, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson, had also taken Davis’ path and accepted Islam previously. They believed joining Islam would help bring discipline into their lives and guide them on a better path.
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Well, most of his fans may know that Davis‘ life outside the boxing ring also packs several controversies. His nonchalant lifestyle may have prompted him to choose Islam as the guide to a better life.
