Boxing Star Gervonta Davis Apprehended After Two-Week Manhunt
Gervonta Davis, a celebrated three-division world champion and one of boxing's most prominent figures, has been taken into custody in Miami. The arrest comes nearly two weeks after authorities issued a warrant accusing the athlete of serious charges, including battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping.
Surveillance Operation Leads to Arrest
Miami Gardens police confirmed that Davis was apprehended following a multi-day surveillance operation conducted across three counties. This effort was coordinated with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Authorities reported that the arrest occurred without incident in Miami's Design District, with Davis subsequently booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center late on Wednesday night.
Allegations Stem from October Incident
According to police reports, the warrant originates from an alleged confrontation on 27 October at a strip club in Miami Gardens. The incident involved a woman who had previously been in a relationship with Davis and was working as a VIP cocktail server at the venue. Investigators allege that Davis confronted the woman inside the club, forcibly took her into a back room, and assaulted her before restraining her and escorting her outside.
The police report details that Davis allegedly grabbed the woman by her hair and throat while making a threatening remark. He then led her to a parking area before releasing her. The woman later sought assistance from coworkers and contacted the police. Officers documented visible injuries, including bruising on her arm.
Background of the Relationship and Legal Actions
The woman informed investigators that she first met Davis in 2022 and that the two were involved in an intimate relationship for several months in 2025. She stated that the relationship ended approximately a month before the alleged incident and that she had cut off communication with him.
In addition to filing a police report, the woman initiated a civil lawsuit against Davis, alleging multiple counts such as battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. One of her attorneys noted earlier this month that the findings of the police investigation aligned with the claims raised in the civil complaint.
"The investigation resulted in a judge signing off on an arrest warrant," the attorney said in January. "That determination aligns with the allegations set out in the lawsuit."
Court filings indicate that attorneys representing the woman made repeated attempts to serve Davis with the civil complaint but were unable to locate him in the weeks following its filing.
Impact on Boxing Career and Previous Legal Issues
Davis, aged 31, had been training in Miami last fall for a high-profile bout scheduled for November at the Kaseya Center. This fight was canceled after the lawsuit became public, and he was later removed from the card. His most recent ring appearance was in March, resulting in a controversial draw against Lamont Roach Jr.
This arrest adds to a series of legal issues that have followed Davis throughout his boxing career. He has faced multiple domestic violence-related allegations in Florida and other locations, several of which were later dropped. In 2023, Davis was sentenced in Maryland to three years of probation and a period of house arrest following a hit-and-run conviction in Baltimore.
It remains unclear whether the new charges in Florida could affect Davis's probationary status in Maryland or the timeline of any future bouts. Jail and court records did not immediately indicate when he is expected to make his first court appearance in Miami-Dade County.
Ongoing Investigation
Miami Gardens police have stated that the investigation remains active and have declined to comment further on the case. The arrest underscores ongoing concerns about gender-based violence in the sports industry, particularly within the boxing community.
