Gervonta Davis is giving back to the community he once grew up in.
Tank is one of the biggest names in boxing after defeating Ryan Garcia in a PPV blockbuster earlier this year.
But despite his rising celebrity status and ever-increasing bank account, Davis has not forgotten where he came from.
This week, the 29-year-old returned to his Baltimore roots to buy a nine-house block in his old childhood neighbourhood of Sandtown-Winchester.
The boxing superstar’s GTD Development will then renovate these buildings to create affordable housing for the local community.
“I definitely want to thank everybody that was included and helped us make this happen,” Davis said.
“I feel as though when I was coming up, we didn’t have somebody to be hands-on with us.”
According to the Baltimore Banner, Davis believes the key to improving the city as a whole is by investing in its youth.
Tank’s generous donation will lead to renovations starting with the vacant building at 1542 North Woodyear Street.
“Tank, when he goes around the world, he literally carries the city of Baltimore on his back,” Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby said at a press conference with Gervonta in attendance.
“For you to come back, invest in your hometown, invest in your community, and invest in your block – is truly, truly special.”
Needless to say, Davis’ incredible gesture has gone down a storm with boxing fans online who praised the 29-0 fighter for his philanthropic efforts.
“I’m definitely proud of my favourite boxer giving back to his city,” one person said.
“Amazing inside the ring and outside the ring. ‘Tank’ is more than an athlete now. He’s a role model, and this is only the beginning of his story,” another person said on Instagram.
“Name another doing things like this without bragging about it… shows how real Tank is,” added a third.
This isn’t the first time Davis has been praised for giving back to his home city.
Earlier this year, he was widely lauded for his turkey giveaway to Baltimore natives during Thanksgiving.
He has also been known to hold backpack giveaways for students before the school year starts.
Davis’ net worth is approximately $4million (£3.2m) and it’s great to see him putting it to good use.
