Steve Davis was a dominant force when snooker first became a major television sport. He was a six time world champion and won many ranking event titles. He is the most well-known and respected snooker player of all time. He is also an avid poker player. Davis has also written several books about his career and the role he played as a director for the WPBSA. His role as a TV commentator and director for the Cue Zone Into Schools initiative has made him a wealthier individual.
In 1978, Steve Davis was 17 years old when he became a professional. At the Pontin Open, he made his debut in a ranking event. He was beaten by Tony Meo. Davis won several titles in his first season of professional play, including three B&H Masters at Wembley.
After a slow start to his professional career, Davis regained his status as the world's best snooker player. He won five world titles and the 1989 Triple Crown. He was also first to win a UK Championship title and a World Title in the same year. He also won many tournaments in the 1980s.
In the 1990s, Davis lost his dominance and many records were lost 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 was able to defend Davis' title in 1997. This loss caused him to fall out the top 16 rankings for first time in many, many years.
Davis started to show improvement after a slow start for his second season. He reached the quarter-finals at both the Shanghai Masters Masters and Grand Prix. In 1988, he was named BBC Sports Personality and Year. He was given the OBE for his contributions to snooker in 2001. He is also an avid poker player and hosts a weekly show on Phoenix FM. He made his 30th appearance at The Crucible in 2010
Davis remained at the top the world rankings in the next season. He won a number of ranking event titles and reached the final of the Welsh Open. His greatest achievement was however, being able stay in the top sixteen on his 50th. He also continued to play on the PTC circuit over a number years, including in the 2012 PTC Masters. He was one three-times past winner of the PTC quarterfinals.
He was also a successful commentator and has hosted a number of snooker matches for the BBC. He enjoys music and is a passionate poker player. He is married to his wife, and has two sons. He is also a DJ. If he is still employed at the BBC, his current worth is PS30 million.