Steve Davis was a dominant force when snooker first became a major television sport. He became six-time world champion during his career and won several ranking event titles. He is one of the most popular and accomplished snooker players of all time and is also a keen poker player. 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.
Steve Davis turned professional in 1978, at the age of 17. He made his debut at a ranking competition, the Pontin Open. Tony Meo beat Davis. Davis won many titles after his first season as professional, including three B&H Masters in Wembley.
Davis's professional career was slow at first, but he quickly rose to prominence as the world’s best snooker players. He won five World Titles in 1988 and 1989. He also became the first person to win the Triple Crown the same season. He was also among the first players to win both a UK Championship as well as a world championship. He won numerous tournaments throughout the 1980s.
During the 1990s, Davis' dominance began to wane and he lost a number of records to Stephen Hendry. He also lost in World Championship to Jimmy White. This saw him drop to number two in official rankings. Ronnie O'Sullivan was able to defend Davis' title in 1997. This loss led to his slipping out of the top 16 rankings for the first time in many years.
Davis started to show improvement after a slow start for his second season. He reached both the quarter-finals and finals of the Shanghai Masters and Grand Prix. He was also named BBC Sports Person of the year in 1988. He received the OBE in 2001 for his services to snooker. He's also an avid poker player, and hosts a weekly radio program on Phoenix FM. In 2010, he was his 30th appearance at The Crucible.
Davis maintained his position at the top in the world rankings for 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 a PTC player for many years, including the 2012 PTC Masters. He was one three-times past winner of the PTC quarterfinals.
He is also a highly successful commentator, and has hosted numerous snooker matches on behalf of the BBC. He has a passion for music and is a keen poker player. He has a spouse and two children. He is also DJ. If he is still employed at the BBC, his current worth is PS30 million.