Gervonta “Tank” Davis Arrested
Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the reigning lightweight champion of the World Boxing Association, was taken into custody early Friday morning in Miami Beach, facing a battery charge associated with a reported domestic incident involving his former girlfriend of four years. This arrest follows a troubling pattern in Davis’s past, with numerous legal issues, including allegations of domestic violence and traffic violations.
Details of the Incident
Reported by WPLG Local 10, the recent allegations state that Davis was involved in a dispute where he is accused of physically assaulting his ex-partner—specifically, hitting her on the back of the head and slapping her. Notably, this incident comes less than a month after he allegedly confronted the mother of two of his children on Father’s Day, outside her residence in Doral, which drew significant media attention.
Legal Proceedings
According to the Doral Police Department, Davis was apprehended in Miami Beach before being transferred to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, where he remains in custody with a bond amount yet to be determined, as per the Miami-Dade county inmate records.
Past Legal Issues
Davis, who has been in the headlines for both his boxing prowess and his legal troubles, was previously arrested in December 2022 for allegedly striking a woman, although those charges were eventually dropped. Recently, he was rumored to be preparing for a rematch against Lamont Roach Jr., following their controversial majority draw earlier this year in March. However, Premier Boxing Champions has not released any official statement regarding the upcoming fight.
