On July 11, 2025, Gervonta "Tank" Davis, the reigning WBA lightweight boxing champion, was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, on a misdemeanor battery charge linked to an alleged domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend. The arrest came nearly a month after an incident on Father’s Day, June 15, 2025, outside the woman’s home in Doral, where Davis reportedly assaulted her during a tense exchange involving their children.
According to police reports from the Doral Police Department, Davis, 30, who resides in Coral Springs, went to his former girlfriend’s residence at 5:04 p.m. ET on June 15 to pick up their two children. The couple had been in a romantic relationship for about four years and share two children. What began as a routine child exchange quickly escalated into a verbal confrontation, reportedly fueled by "personal matters and Gervonta having insecurities about the sexuality of their son," according to the victim’s account.
The situation turned physical when, after placing both children in Davis’ car, the woman alleged that Davis punched her on the back of her head with a closed fist and slapped her in the face. The slap caused a minor cut inside her lip, and she was able to regain custody of the children, which further upset Davis. The victim described Davis revving the engine of his vehicle in a threatening manner, though she managed to remove herself from the scene without further incident.
During the altercation, the victim sent a text message to her mother, alerting her that Davis was assaulting her and asking her to come outside. The mother responded promptly, witnessing her daughter crying and visibly distressed as she argued with Davis. She recorded part of the confrontation on her cellphone, capturing footage of Davis throwing a small box at the victim during the argument. This video evidence was included in the police report.
Following the incident, the victim sought medical attention at a local hospital. A police officer was dispatched to interview her, and the report noted that there had been "approximately 10" undocumented physical altercations between Davis and his ex-girlfriend over time.
On the early morning of July 11, Davis was taken into custody by the Miami Beach Police Department and transported to the Doral Police Department. He was presented with a pre-printed City of Doral Miranda Warning form, which he read aloud but refused to fill out and sign. He was then booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County. Jail records initially indicated he was being held without bond, but later reports showed his bond was set at $10,000. Davis was released later that day under circumstances that raised questions, as he was escorted out by three Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department officers, who kept reporters at a distance. Local authorities have been asked whether this was standard procedure or preferential treatment.
Davis’ arrest marks the latest in a series of legal troubles that have shadowed his otherwise stellar boxing career. He has previously faced multiple run-ins with the law, including domestic violence allegations and traffic offenses. In 2020, Davis pleaded guilty to four counts related to a hit-and-run crash in Baltimore that injured four people, including a pregnant woman. He served 90 days under house arrest and performed community service but later violated the terms of his sentence, resulting in jail time.
In December 2022, Davis was arrested after allegedly striking a woman with a closed hand slap, though those charges were eventually dropped when the alleged victim declined to press charges. In 2020, he was charged with domestic battery after forcibly removing the mother of his child from her seat at a basketball game in Coral Gables, an incident captured on video showing Davis grabbing her by the neck. He denied the accusations but turned himself in and posted bail.
Despite these ongoing legal battles, Davis remains a prominent figure in the boxing world. He holds a professional record of 30 wins, no losses, and one draw, with 28 knockouts. His most recent fight was a controversial majority draw against Lamont Roach Jr. on March 25, 2025, in Brooklyn. The two were reportedly in talks for a rematch scheduled for August 16, 2025, in Las Vegas, a fight now clouded by Davis’ arrest and pending court hearing set for July 29, 2025.
The arrest and the allegations have cast a shadow over Davis’ upcoming plans and raised concerns among fans and promoters alike. Boxing insiders are watching closely to see how the legal proceedings unfold and what impact they will have on the champion’s career trajectory.
Gervonta Davis’ case underscores the complex intersection of athletic prowess and personal conduct, reminding the public that even elite athletes face serious consequences when involved in domestic violence incidents. The coming weeks will likely bring more clarity as the legal process progresses, but for now, the champion finds himself fighting a battle outside the ring that could define his legacy as much as any knockout victory.
