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 has published many books on his career, as well as his role in the WPBSA. His roles as a television commentator, director of Cue Zone Into Schools and a director has contributed to his wealth.
Steve Davis turned professional in 1978, at the age of 17. He made his first appearance in a ranking event, at the Pontin's Open, where he was beaten by Tony Meo. After his first season as a professional, Davis won several titles, 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.
The 1990s saw Davis' dominance wane, and he lost a lot 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 lost his 1997 title to Davis, and Davis was unable again to defend it. This loss caused him to fall out the top 16 rankings for first time in many, 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 Person of the year in 1988. He was awarded the OBE for services to snooker in 2001. He's also an avid poker player, and hosts a weekly radio program on Phoenix FM. In 2010, he appeared at The Crucible for the 30th time.
The following season, Davis remained on the top of the world rankings. He won many ranking events titles and reached to the final at the Welsh Open. He was able to stay in the top 16 for his 50th birthday, which was his greatest achievement. He also continued to play on the PTC circuit over a number years, including in 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 a successful commentator who hosted many snooker matches for BBC. He loves music and is an avid poker player. He has a spouse and two children. He is also a DJ. If he is still employed at the BBC, his current worth is PS30 million.