Gervonta Davis reportedly arrested in Miami Beach on domestic violence charges

WBA lightweight champion and boxing star Gervonta Davis was arrested for on a battery charge in South Florida on Friday morning. Davis was pulled over in Miami Beach and taken into custody.

Fox Sports 640’s Andy Slater reported that Davis was accused of hitting his ex-girlfriend and slapping her during an incident on June 15.

Per WPLG Local 10, the incident took place on Father’s Day, when Davis was picking up his kids from their mother, his ex-girlfriend. The alleged victim told the police that a verbal altercation took place and became physical, with Davis allegedly striking the victim in the back of the head and slapping her face, causing a cut to her inner lip.

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The alleged victim’s mother reportedly witnessed the aftermath, which included lacerations on her “visibly distressed and crying” daughter. Officers also said the alleged victim provided a video of the argument, during which Davis is said to have thrown a small box at her, per Local 10.

Davis has had several encounters with police before, including another domestic violence charge and a hit-and-run.

Davis last fought in March 2025 and got the first blemish on his record in a draw with Lamont Roach. He holds a 30-0-1 (W-L-D) record with 28 wins by knockout.