Jimmy White vs Steve Davis
Jimmy White vs Steve Davis: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Jimmy White and Steve Davis?
White and Davis had a legendary rivalry in the 1980s, with numerous encounters in major finals, including the World Championship.
Jimmy White
Key numbers
- Ranking titles10
- Century breaks327
- Maximum breaks1
- World Championship finals6
Top honours
- MastersWinner in 1984
- UK ChampionshipWinner in 1992
- World Doubles ChampionshipWinner in 1984
- World Seniors ChampionshipWinner four times (2010, 2019, 2020, 2023)
- MBEReceived in the 1999 New Year Honours
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Steve Davis
Key numbers
- World Championships6 titles
- Ranking Titles28 titles
- Century Breaks338
- Maximum Breaks1
Top honours
- World Champion6 titles (1981, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989)
- UK Championship6 titles
- Masters3 titles
- Ranking Titles28 titles
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year1988