Summary
Gervonta Davis, who holds the WBA lightweight boxing title, was arrested in Miami for alleged domestic violence after authorities searched for him for two weeks. He faces charges related to an October incident, including false imprisonment and battery, and is involved in a civil lawsuit with a former girlfriend.
Key Facts
- Gervonta Davis holds the WBA lightweight title since 2023.
- Miami Gardens Police issued an arrest warrant for Davis on January 15.
- He faces charges of false imprisonment, battery, and attempted kidnapping from an October incident.
- Davis was arrested and released on bail set at $16,000.
- Video footage reportedly supports the victim's account of the October incident.
- Davis is involved in a civil lawsuit filed by a former girlfriend seeking damages and a jury trial.
- His planned boxing match with Jake Paul was canceled due to the lawsuit.
- Davis has previous arrests for domestic violence charges and served jail time related to a separate incident.
