Pro Boxer Gervonta Davis Detained in South Florida Over Alleged Domestic Violence

Gervonta "Tank" Davis, a prominent figure in professional boxing, was arrested in Doral, Florida, following allegations of domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend on Father's Day. The incident reportedly occurred on June 15, shortly after 5 p.m., when Davis arrived at her home to pick up their children.

The couple, who share two children and were together for four years, became embroiled in a heated argument that escalated into physical violence, according to police reports. The woman recounted that as she leaned into the rear passenger door to retrieve their daughter, Davis moved the driver's seat and struck her in the back of the head.

Witness accounts indicate that Davis then slapped her, resulting in a cut on her lower lip. In a moment of distress, she texted her mother, alerting her to the situation and requesting assistance. Upon receiving the message, her mother rushed outside to find her daughter visibly upset and engaged in a confrontation with Davis.

The mother provided police with a cellphone video capturing part of the altercation, which showed Davis throwing a small box at his ex-girlfriend during their dispute. Following the incident, both women sought medical attention at Baptist Health Hospital in Doral, where the woman formally reported the domestic battery.

In response to the allegations, Doral police issued a probable cause message to local law enforcement agencies, instructing them to detain Davis if he was encountered. On July 11, Miami Beach Police apprehended him. At the Doral Police Department, he declined to read or sign a Miranda warning before being charged with domestic battery and subsequently taken to county jail for processing.

Davis, a two-time Super Featherweight World Champion recognized by the World Boxing Association, has previously faced legal challenges. Notably, in May 2023, prosecutors dropped another battery case against him after the accuser opted not to pursue charges. Earlier in February 2023, he pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run incident that resulted in injuries to four individuals.

Despite these controversies, Davis has expressed intentions to retire and seek therapy by the end of 2025. A native of Baltimore City, he has also contributed to his community, including a donation aimed at rehabilitating homes in East Baltimore's Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood.