Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Gervonta Davis has embraced being a Muslim as his new Islamic name is Abdul Wahid.
Some stars like Mike Tyson and Kyrie Irving haven’t changed their names after converting to Islam, as it’s not obligatory for them. However, Davis, similar to Muhammad Ali and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, has chosen to adopt a new name. Meanwhile, Davis hasn’t provided any comments or official statements regarding his decision to convert to Islam. And now it will be interesting to see with which name he fights in his upcoming matches.
Gervonta Davis’ Muslim name, which he recently chose, has formalized his conversion to Islam. The undefeated boxer has chosen the name Abdul Wahid, which translates to ‘The Slave of The One.’Davis’ conversion to Islam took place on Christmas Eve on December 24, and represents a significant step in his new personal and religious journey as a Muslim.
As of now, there is no chatter about when he is going to return. Many fans want to see him fight Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson. While the talk is still ongoing, there’s no confirmation about ‘Tank’s’ next rival, leaving his fans speculating about who it will be. There is no official confirmation of when he will return.
Another famous Muslim boxer is Mike Tyson, one of the most feared heavyweights of all time. Despite converting to Islam before his stint in prison in 1992, Tyson never formally adopted a Muslim name. However, there were rumors that he had adopted Malik Abdul Aziz as his name.Not all Muslim boxers, however, are the greats of yesteryear. Davis’ contemporary, Devin Haney, is a Muslim boxer, and like ‘Tank,’ is also an undefeated boxer. There have even been rumors of the pair facing each other in a future bout.
It’s been over 8 months since we saw “Tank” entering and fighting under the lights. His last fight was against Ryan ‘KingRy’ Garcia on April 22. In the 8th round showcased ‘Tank’s’ incredible punching power, leading to Garcia’s defeat via knockout. And since then the fans of Davis are eyeing his return to the boxing ring.
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