Derrick Lewis is a heavyweight MMA fighter currently signed to the UFC. A former professional in both Bellator MMA and Legacy FC, he has held the heavyweight title in both organizations. Among other achievements, Lewis has defeated former heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou. He has also won 22 of his fights by knockout and is currently ranked #10 in the UFC men's heavyweight ranking. Moreover, he owns the record for most knockouts in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship with 14.
Lewis was born in New Orleans in 1985 as the second oldest of 7 siblings. He got into a lot of street fights as a child. After moving to Texas at age 17, he got into an incident that caused him to receive probation. He broke the court order and was sentenced to 5 years in jail, of which he served 3 and a half. Following his stint in jail, he was introduced to MMA and started his amateur career, ultimately signing with the UFC in 2010.
Who is Derrick Lewis’ wife?
Derrick Lewis is married to his long-time girlfriend, April Davis. They got married in 2017 after dating for an unspecified time. Not much is known about April, as Lewis is notoriously well-known for keeping his personal and work life separate, with good reason. The two have appeared on camera together on multiple occasions, however, like these two videos with TMZ Sports and UFC fight night. From appearances and interviews, the two seem to have an extremely close bond. Lewis has gone on record saying, “She is my ride-or-die. We’ve been through hell together and came back.”
How did Derrick Lewis and April Davis meet?
Derrick and April met through Derrick’s cousin Kendrick. When asked about how they were introduced to each other, April said, “His cousin Kendrick, introduced me and Derrick. So we initially talked on the phone. When I first talked to Derrick on the phone, he was just telling me he was really black. (laughs.) The next day he just showed up on my door, I didn’t tell him where I lived. So yeah.”
When Lewis was asked about their first meeting, he said “I went to knock at the door, she came out. “She was looking all good.” In their 6 years of marriage, the couple has two children, two sons, and a daughter. Not much is known about their children, because of Lewis’ penchant for privacy.
How long have Derrick Lewis and April Davis been married?
Derrick Lewis and April Davis tied the knot in 2017, hence, they have been married for over six years. Moreover, the couple had been dating for a long time before their marriage in 2017, even though the exact information about their ceremony is not available anywhere in the public domain.
How many children do Derrick Lewis and April Davis have?
In their 6 years of marriage, the couple has two children, two sons, and a daughter. However, there is not much information available about their children, because of Lewis’ penchant for privacy.
*Last updated on November 3, 2023.
FAQs
Q. Who is Derrick Lewis's wife?
A. April Davis is Derrick Lewis’ wife.
Q. How many children does Derrick Lewis have?
A. Derrick Lewis has two children: two sons, and a daughter.
Q. How old is Derrick Lewis?
A. Derrick Lewis is 38 years old.
Q. When did Derrick Lewis get married?
A. Derrick Lewis and April Davis tied the knot in 2017.
Q. How much does Derrick Lewis weigh?
A. Derrick Lewis weighs 264 lbs.
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