Derrick Lewis has made a career out of chaos. Sixteen knockouts in his UFC career, countless viral one-liners, and a heavyweight résumé that reads like a highlight reel itself. Yet for all the noise that follows ‘The Black Beast’ into the Octagon, his personal life runs on a much quieter frequency.

As Lewis gears up for another chapter in his long UFC run, this time against Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324, fans are once again peeking behind the curtain. Who’s been there through the title shots, the setbacks, the records, and the memes? Who keeps the most prolific knockout artist in UFC history grounded when the cage door closes? That answer keeps coming back to one name: April Davis. And as it turns out, their story is just as unconventional as Lewis himself!

Who Is Derrick Lewis’ Wife, April Davis?

As we mentioned earlier, ‘The Black Beast’s backbone and secret to success is his wife and partner-in-crime, April Davis. The UFC fighter is not only a fierce competitor inside the Octagon but also a devoted husband and father. However, there’s more to this fearsome fighter than meets the eye, and his softer side has come to light, thanks to an exclusive UFC interview with the fighter and his wife, April Davis.

Although there’s very little data on the 40-year-old fighter’s wife and what she does, we have some intriguing details about their inspiring as well as amusing story of how the two lovebirds first met. Leave it to UFC’s very own oddball comedian to introduce himself to his life partner in the most bizarre manner possible.

How Did Derrick Lewis Meet April Davis?

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The couple was introduced by one of Derrick’s cousins, Kendrick, several years ago. In their exclusive UFC interview, April shared her initial impression of Lewis when they first connected over the phone. 

“When I first talked with Derrick on the phone, he’s so weird. He told me to look at his Myspace picture. He was just telling me – he was like, ‘I’m really black!’ I said, ‘Okay.’” April Davis would soon come to find herself enjoying a lot more of Lewis’ unique brand of humor.

UFC fans will be familiar with this comical humor of Lewis through iconic post-match lines such as, “my ba–s was hot”, “where Ronda Rousey fine a** at?” and “I just gotta do a number two that’s all”.

She further publicized an unexpected turn of events after their phone conversation. Derrick Lewis surprised her by showing up at her house the very next day. This impromptu move proved the heavyweight star’s boldness and determination to get to know April better, and it seems to have worked out in their favor.

April Davis’s initial reaction to Derrick’s uniqueness did not deter the couple from exploring their connection further. Their love story took a playful and surprising turn, and they eventually tied the knot in 2017 in Hawaii.

Since then, they have been inseparable, forming a strong and unbreakable bond. The American fighter has total faith in the purity of his bond with his wife. He asserted, “I believe I’ve met the right woman to help me here in my path [who] will keep me focused at all times.”

But what about the infants in their family? Let’s check out the details of Lewis’s children.

Do Derrick Lewis and April Davis Have Children?

The couple has welcomed three children into their family – two sons and a daughter. However, the only problem is that Lewis prefers to keep his family out of the limelight, which is the reason we don’t know the names or ages of his children.

What Does Derrick Lewis’ Wife Do?

April Davis’ profession has never been publicly confirmed, and that appears intentional. Unlike many partners of high-profile athletes, she hasn’t pursued visibility through Derrick’s fame. What is clear is the role she plays behind the scenes.

Lewis values April as his partner in life, acknowledging her unwavering support during his darkest times. Despite facing controversies and legal troubles, April stood by him, becoming his anchor during difficult times. Derrick attributes his positive transformation to the influence of April, and his ability to avoid falling back into old habits to their strong relationship.

April Davis Social Media

If you’re looking for April Davis on social media, you won’t find much. She maintains a very low profile, rarely appearing on Derrick Lewis’ platforms and almost never sharing personal details publicly.

As ‘The Black Beast’ prepares to add another fight to a résumé that already includes the most knockouts and finishes in UFC heavyweight history, it’s easy to focus on records and rankings. But behind every walkout, every punch, and every post-fight moment is the same constant. April Davis isn’t part of the show. She’s part of the foundation.