Steve Davis was a dominant force when snooker first became a major television sport. He was a six-time champion of the world and won many ranking events titles during his career. He is an accomplished and well-respected snooker player. He also plays poker. Davis is also the author of several books that cover his career and his position as director at WPBSA. His role as a television commentator as well as director of Cue Zone Into Schools has greatly contributed to his wealth.
In 1978, Steve Davis was 17 years old when he became a professional. His first appearance at a ranking event was at the Pontin Open. Tony Meo defeated him. Davis won several titles in his first season of professional play, including three B&H Masters at Wembley.
Davis was able to regain his position as the best snooker player in the world after a slow start. He was awarded five world titles in 1989 and 1989, and was also the first player to win the Triple Crown. He was also the first player to win a world title and a UK Championship in the same season. In addition, he won several other tournaments during the 1980s.
In the 1990s, Davis lost his dominance and many records were lost to Stephen Hendry. He also lost at the World Championships to Jimmy White, which led to him falling to number 2 in the official rankings. Davis was then unable to defend his title in 1997, losing to Ronnie O'Sullivan. His loss resulted in him falling out of the top 16 ranking for the first time since many years.
Davis started to show signs that he was improving after a slow start during his second season. He reached the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters as well as the Grand Prix. He was also the BBC Sports Personality Award of the Year for 1988. In 2001, he received the OBE (Officer of British Empire) for his services in snooker. He is also a passionate poker player. In fact, he hosts a weekly radio show called Phoenix FM. In 2010, he appeared at The Crucible for the 30th time.
Davis remained at the top the world rankings in the next season. He won numerous ranking event titles and made it to the final of the Welsh Open. He was able to stay in the top 16 for his 50th birthday, which was his greatest achievement. He was also an active participant in the PTC circuit, winning the 2012 PTC Masters. He was one of three players to reach the PTC quarter-finals consecutively in a single season.
He was also an accomplished commentator and hosted many BBC snooker games. He enjoys music and is a passionate poker player. He has a partner and two sons. He is also a DJ. He is worth PS30million if he remains employed by BBC.