Gervonta 'Tank' Davis Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge – Fight Future in Jeopardy?

 

📅 Date: July 11, 2025
📍 Location: Miami Beach, Florida

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis has once again found himself in legal trouble. The 29-year-old boxer was arrested Thursday in Miami Beach on a charge of battery/domestic violence, stemming from an alleged assault on his ex-girlfriend on June 15.

Police reportedly pulled over Davis due to an outstanding warrant, leading to his arrest. He is currently facing misdemeanor battery charges, with details still emerging as to how this will impact his training camp and scheduled August 16 rematch against Lamont Roach Jr.

⚠️ Legal History of Gervonta Davis

This is not the first time Davis has faced allegations involving domestic violence and other legal issues:

📅 Year	🧾 Legal Issue
2017	Arrested for first-degree aggravated assault in Maryland (charges later dropped)
2018	Involved in street fight in Washington D.C., arrested for disorderly conduct
2020	Viral video showed Davis grabbing ex-girlfriend by the throat at a public basketball game. He turned himself in, charged with simple battery/domestic violence
2022	Arrested again on domestic violence charges (eventually dropped after victim recanted)
2023	Involved in a hit-and-run accident in Baltimore. He pleaded guilty and served 90 days house arrest
2025	Latest incident: battery/domestic violence for June 15 incident, arrested July 11

🥊 What’s Next?

It’s unclear if Davis will be allowed to fight in August or if the bout will be postponed or canceled. His team has yet to release an official statement. With his legal troubles piling up, critics are questioning whether boxing organizations and promoters should continue backing the star fighter.