Following in the footsteps of boxing legends such as Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, the undefeated Baltimore pugilist, Gervonta Davis, has officially converted Islam. A recently surfaced video on the internet captured the moment Davis recited the Shahada, signaling his conversion. With this revelation about his change of faith, curiosity has arisen regarding the name he adopted after embracing Islam.
Much like Muhammad Ali, who was previously known as Cassius Clay before converting to Islam, Davis has indeed chosen a new name for himself. In his Muslim identity, Gervonta Davis is now known as Abdul Wahid. This decision to adopt a new name aligns with the tradition observed by some Muslim converts, exemplified by figures like Ali and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
In a video shared by Dus Dawah, Imam Hasan Somali disclosed Davis's Muslim name, explaining, "The attribute that he chose, the name that he chose as a Muslim, is Abdul Wahid. It means the servant of the One, from the names of Allah, the name of God, which is Al Wahid."
While notable figures like Mike Tyson and Kyrie Irving have chosen to retain their names after converting to Islam, Davis's decision to take on a new name is a personal choice and not obligatory. Despite this significant shift in his life, Davis has not offered any official statements or comments regarding his decision to convert to Islam. The anticipation now lies in seeing under which name he will compete in his upcoming matches.
It has been over eight months since Gervonta Davis, often referred to as "Tank," last entered the boxing ring. His last fight took place on April 22 against Ryan 'KingRy' Garcia, where Davis displayed his formidable punching power, securing a victory via knockout in the eighth round. Fans are eagerly awaiting Davis's return to the ring, with speculations about potential matchups against fighters like Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson. As of now, there is no official confirmation of Davis's return date or his next opponent, leaving fans in anticipation and eager excitement.
