Gervonta Davis Joins Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, Converts to Islam

Stockholm, Sweden- Born WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack shared a tweet early today. In the post, he welcomed lightweight champion and boxing star Gervonta Davis (tagged) to Islam.

Jack’s message read, “Welcome to Islam, brother Gervontaa. Alhamdulillah.” A half-minute-long video accompanied the tweet. It showed Davis and a few of his companions reciting after the elder. A few channels on YouTube, such as FightHype.com, had also shared the short clip a few hours ago, “Gervonta Davis BECOMES A MUSLIM; CONVERTS to Islam after taking SHAHADAH.” Thus, Gervonta Davis would be joining many other boxing legends, such as ‘The Greatest’ Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Bernard Hopkins, and others, who embraced Islam.

Gervonta Davis joined boxing luminaries

Akhi TV also welcomed the young boxer’s decision and pinned a message on their channel: “Alhmdallah, Gervonta is now a MUSLIM Mashallah. Welcome Tank to the brotherhood.”

Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Clay. After the first Sonny Liston fight on February 25, 1964, he announced his conversion to Islam. He later refused to join the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Calling himself a ‘conscientious objector,’ he reportedly said, “War is against the teachings of the Holy Koran. I’m not trying to dodge the draft. We are supposed to take part in no wars unless declared by Allah or The Messenger.” As a result of the stand he took, he lost his titles and stayed out of boxing for over three years.

Twenty-eight years later, Mike Tyson followed him and converted to Islam in 1992. He was born a Catholic. But reportedly, his curiosity towards the religion increased after going through “The Autobiography of Malcolm X.” Reportedly, his mentor and guide, Cus D’Amato, gave him the book. It’s often reported that it was while serving sentence for the Desiree Washington case that ‘Iron’ Mike took the step towards becoming a Muslim. During an interview a few years ago, he clarified that he had converted before he went to prison.

Aside from his accomplishments in boxing, Gervonta Davis is well known for his charitable work. Last week, he even bought nine properties in the neighborhood where he grew up. After refurbishment, they could be provided with affordable housing.

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