Gervonta Davis Workout and Diet
Boxer
Gervonta Davis is from Baltimore. He began training as a boxer when he was 5. Davis had a distinguished amateur career, including 3 consecutive National Silver Gloves Championships (2006-’08), 2 National Junior Olympics gold medals, and he won the 2012 National Golden Gloves. His professional debut came in 2013 when he was 18 and he hasn’t lost a match yet. ‘Tank’ held the IBF superfeatherweight title in 2017, the WBA superfeatherweight title twice (2018, 2020), the SWB superlightweight title in 2021 and the WBA lightweight title since 2023. Davis has endorsement deals with Under Armour and Nike. He has millions of followers on social media. Davis is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs about 130 lbs.
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Gervonta Davis’ Diet
Diet Summary
Davis works with nutritionist Elliot Buckling whose approach is ‘nothing from a packet’ meaning nothing pre-made. He eats about every 4 hours and all his food is fresh and packed with nutrition. He focuses on gut and brain health, so fish is a staple, as is water. Spices that offer multiple health benefits like ginger and turmeric also are included. That said, he still loves his Skittles and chicken tenders. When cutting to make weight, he takes a moderate approach, working it down slowly rather than risking dehydration and loss of power. He has heeded advice to up his water intake.
Estimated Macros
Variable Fat
Variable Carb
High Protein
Diet Details
Dial In
Left to his own devices, Davis is all about chicken tenders and candy. Lucky for him, he has help in the nutrition department.
Helping Hand
Davis works with British nutritionist Elliot Buckling who once was a boxing hopeful. Buckling also works with other pros like Errol Spence and Anthony Joshua.
More Water, Less Skittles
A proper diet has been a serious learning curve for Davis, but his nutritionist says he takes all aspects of training seriously, including food.
What to Eat
- Water
- Lean protein
- Veggies
- Healthy fats
- Turkey bacon
- Eggs
- Tuna
- Spinach
- Salmon
- Potatoes
- Broccoli
- Asparagus
- Fresh herbs/spices
What to Avoid
- Not getting enough water
- Prepackaged food
- Empty-calorie foods
- Processed foods
- Junk food
- Chemicals
- Artificial additives
Davis on moving up a weight class
‘Even with moving up in weight, I didn’t have to lose that much…probably only a few pounds.’
Davis’ nutritionist on his commitment
‘He takes himself way more serious as an athlete now.’
Davis’ nutritionist on his off-season diet
‘He enjoys himself in between camp.’
Gervonta Davis’ Workout Routine
Workout Routine
Start Young
Davis began boxing in kindergarten. Right from the start, he was noted for his natural ability.
The Road to Greatness
Davis appeared as an undercard in the 2017 match up between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. He has been on a trajectory to overtake Mayweather as one of the sport’s elites.
It Takes a Team
Davis doesn’t do it alone. He has multiple coaches and a nutritionist.
Daily Dose
Davis trains hard virtually all year round. Besides standard boxing practice, he also runs, swims, bikes, and jumps rope. You name it, he does it.
Proper Warm-up
Davis does both active and passive stretching as part of his warm-up routine. He also runs and jumps rope as part of his prep.
Full Boxing Routine
Davis works on the heavy bag, speed bag, and focus pads, as well as the double-end bag to constantly hone his reaction time. Then he gets in the ring for sparring.
Strength & Conditioning
Davis does a wide range of exercises to build his strength including core-focused work, pull-ups, push-ups, and med ball slams.
Cardio King
Davis does cardio in many forms besides rounds in the ring. He also runs, swims, bounces on the trampoline and rides a stationary bike.
Exercise Style
A Gervonta Davis Routine
Warm Up
- Active & passive stretching
- Jump rope
- Run
Boxing
- Heavy bag
- Speed bag
- Pad work
- Shadow boxing
Strength/Conditioning
- Push-ups
- Pull-ups
- Core work
- Ball slams
Aerobic Work
- Run on treadmill
- Stationary bike
- Swim
- Trampoline
- Battle ropes
Davis on his approach to training
‘I always train hard.’
Davis on training for a fight
‘Camp has gone very well. I’m not sore, not hurt, and it’s been going great.’
Davis on his boxing record
‘The job is never done until I am retired.’
Gervonta Davis’ Supplements
Davis doesn’t get too specific about his supplement routine, so below are options that may benefit anyone following a similar diet plan.
Protein
Protein is essential to build muscle, and it also burns fat.
Fish Oil
He eats plenty of fish for its brain and full-body benefits. If you don’t get enough, try adding anti-inflammatory fish oil.
Creatine
Creatine is another top pick for pro athletes because it builds mass and increases strength.
BCAAs
BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) are also popular for those looking to grow and maintain muscle while reducing recovery time.
Multivitamin
A multivitamin is always a smart pick if you’re following a restricted diet.
Gervonta Davis’ Lifestyle
A Man With a Plan
Davis dropped out of high school to focus on his boxing career. Escaping the trap of poverty, gangs, and drug dealing were always on his mind. He later earned his GED.
Art Imitates Life
Davis’ coach Calvin Ford was the inspiration for the character ennis ‘Cutty’ Wise from the series The Wire, including drug-dealing and a decade in prison.
Saving Each Other
Davis says that Ford stepped in and became the father he never had, and Ford says likes that likewise, training kids helped keep him on the straight and narrow.
Big Jump, Big Payoff
In 2021, Davis moved up 2 weight classes to fight Mario Barrios, who is also 5 1/2 inches taller. After a grueling 11 rounds, Davis finally scored a TKO. But his biggest prize so far was against Ryan Garcia where he earned a cool $10 million.
Legal Woes
Davis has been accused of several assaults, including by friends and girlfriends, although most end up dropping the charges. But in 2021, he was indicted for a serious car crash, and received a sentence of 90 days house arrest, but wound up spending 44 days in jail for violating the terms.
Serious Ink
Davis’ many tattoos include boxing gloves, a gorilla, a cross, a crown, and a lion. The ‘Blessed’ one at his throat is in honor of his grandmother who rescued him and his siblings from foster care.
Great Conversion
In 2023, Davis converted to Islam, like another boxing great: Muhammad Ali. Davis’ Muslim name is Abdul Wahid.
Davis on his coach Calvin Ford
‘Calvin has always been that male figure in my life…around the time I was coming up [and] needed that father figure. I really wasn’t getting that at home.’
Davis on escaping the street life
‘I was traveling when I was 10, so I’d seen bigger things than Baltimore. My mindset was a little different.’
Davis’ coach on his ability
‘You hear stories about Mike Tyson, and a few fighters come every 10 years. I truly believe [Davis] is one of them fighters.’
Davis on the Barrios fight
‘Fireworks…You know how the 4th of July looks, right? That’s exactly how this fight is going to be.’
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Hand Wraps
Speedbag
Heavy Bag
Jump Rope
Free Weights
Focus Pads
Mini Trampoline
Treadmill
