Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested on domestic violence charge in Florida
Davis, 30, was taken into custody in Miami Beach and booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County. He is being held without bond, according to jail records.
Police say the World Boxing Association lightweight boxing champion went to his former girlfriend's home in Doral on the night of 15 June to pick up their two children. An argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Davis allegedly hit the woman in the back of the head and slapped her in the face as she reached into his car. The slap caused a minor cut to her lip, according to the arrest report.
The victim sent a text to her mother during the incident, saying Davis was assaulting her. When the mother came outside, she saw her daughter crying and arguing with Davis. Police say cellphone video taken by the mother shows Davis throwing a small box at the victim.
Davis declined to sign a Miranda warning form when questioned by police. He was charged with battery causing bodily harm.
The arrest adds to Davis's history of legal trouble, including a 2020 domestic battery charge and jail time related to a 2021 hit-and-run crash in Baltimore.
Davis last fought in March, when he retained his lightweight title by defeating Lamont Roach Jr by a highly disputed majority draw in Brooklyn.
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