Steve Davis was a prominent force during the early days of snooker being a popular television sport. During his career, he became a six-time world champion and won numerous 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 roles as a television commentator, director of Cue Zone Into Schools and a director has contributed to his wealth.
In 1978, Steve Davis was 17 years old when he became a professional. He made his first appearance in a ranking event, at the Pontin's Open, where he was beaten by Tony Meo. Davis won many titles after his first season as professional, including three B&H Masters in Wembley.
Davis was able to regain his position as the best snooker player in the world after a slow start. He won five world titles in 1988 and 1989 and was the first to win the Triple Crown in the same season. He was also the first to win both a UK Championship and a world title in the same season. He won numerous tournaments throughout the 1980s.
The 1990s saw Davis' dominance wane, and he lost a lot of records to Stephen Hendry. He also lost in the World Championship to Jimmy White, which saw him slip to number two in the official rankings. Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Davis to win his 1997 title. This loss saw him fall out of the top 16 rankings, for the first-time in many years.
After a slow start to his second season, Davis began to show signs of improvement. He reached the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters as well as the Grand Prix. He was also named BBC Sports Personality the Year in 1988. He was awarded the OBE for services to snooker in 2001. He is also a keen poker player and has hosted a weekly radio show on Phoenix FM. In 2010, he was his 30th appearance at The Crucible.
The following season, Davis remained on the top of the world rankings. He won a number of ranking event titles and reached the final of the Welsh Open. His greatest accomplishment was to be able remain in the top 16 after his 50th. He was also a PTC player for many years, including the 2012 PTC Masters. He was one of only three players in history to reach three successive PTC quarter-finals in one season.
He was also an accomplished commentator and hosted many BBC snooker games. He loves music and enjoys playing poker. He has a wife and two sons. He is also a DJ. He is worth PS30million if he remains employed by BBC.