Davis turned professional in 2013 at the age of 18. He quickly rose through the ranks, showcasing his powerful punching ability and aggressive fighting style. In January 2017, he won his first world title by defeating José Pedraza to claim the IBF super featherweight championship. Since then, Davis has captured multiple world titles across different weight classes, including the WBA (Regular) lightweight and super featherweight titles. His knockout power and entertaining fights have made him a popular figure in the sport.