Boxing Star Gervonta Davis Arrested After Two-Week Manhunt

Three-division champion Gervonta Davis was taken into custody in Miami on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after authorities issued an arrest warrant accusing him of battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping. The charges stem from an alleged domestic violence incident last fall.

Police Operation and Arrest

Miami Gardens police confirmed that Davis was apprehended without incident in Miami’s Design District following a multi-day, multi-county surveillance operation in collaboration with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force. He was booked late Wednesday night at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

Details of Alleged Incident

The warrant traces back to October 27, when Davis allegedly confronted a woman he had previously been in a relationship with at a Miami Gardens strip club, forcibly taking her to a back room. Authorities say he assaulted her, restrained her, and later released her outside. The woman reportedly sustained visible bruising.

Civil Lawsuit Filed

The woman filed a civil lawsuit against Davis, citing battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. Her attorneys say the police investigation aligns closely with the claims in the civil complaint. Efforts to serve Davis with the civil paperwork were initially unsuccessful.

Career Consequences

Davis had been training for a high-profile fight against influencer Jake Paul last fall but was removed from the card once the lawsuit became public. Anthony Joshua replaced him. Most recently, Davis retained his WBA lightweight title in March after a controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr. However, the WBA has stripped him of the title due to the ongoing legal case and inactivity.

Legal History

This arrest adds to a history of legal issues for Davis, including previous domestic violence allegations and a 2023 Maryland hit-and-run conviction, which resulted in probation and house arrest.

Next Steps

It is unclear how the new charges will affect Davis’s probation or future fights. Court records do not yet indicate his first appearance date in Miami-Dade County.