Gervonta Davis Arrested in Florida on Battery and False Imprisonment Charges

Gervonta Davis was arrested in Florida on allegations of battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping, a development that eclipses his in-ring record and leaves his immediate boxing future stalled while the courts take control.

Miami Gardens police took Davis, 31, into custody less than two weeks after an arrest warrant was issued, closing a short window where the case hovered unresolved. He is expected to appear before a Miami-Dade County judge, where bond, scheduling, and next steps will be set.

Davis last fought in March, defending the WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach Jnr at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. He no longer holds that belt, stripped earlier this month while the warrant remained active. The removal was procedural, but the signal was clear. Titles pause when careers drift into courtrooms.

How the allegations reshape Davis’ short-term future

According to documents reviewed by BoxingScene, police allege the incident occurred at approximately 4:15 a.m. on October 27, when Davis entered the woman’s workplace in Miami Gardens. Investigators claim he restrained her and attempted to escort her toward a parking garage against her will.

“The victim stated that the subject grabbed her by her hair with one hand and grabbed her by the throat with the other,” Miami Gardens police detective Gary Florencio said in testimony presented to Miami-Dade County Judge Andrea R. Wolfson.

“She further stated that the subject escorted her down the stairway and toward the VIP parking garage while maintaining his grip on her head and neck,” Florencio said.

Court documents state the woman reported minor injuries, including visible bruising on her left arm, and sought medical attention. She told police she had been in a relationship with Davis earlier in the year that ended roughly one month before the alleged encounter.

“She advised there is a history of unreported domestic violence between them,” Judge Wolfson wrote in the statement of facts supporting the arrest warrant.

What this moment means for a stalled lightweight picture

From a boxing standpoint, the timing is damaging. Lightweight remains crowded with top-contender pressure and broadcast deadlines. Gyms can wait; networks rarely do.

The case also bleeds into civil court. Richard Wolfe, an attorney representing the woman, confirmed action is coming. “We look forward to service and starting the process toward civil action, and prosecuting our civil case for damages,” Wolfe told BoxingScene.

Earlier legal issues already canceled a planned Roach Jnr rematch and a proposed exhibition against Jake Paul. This arrest deepens that pause. For now, Davis is not defending belts or negotiating purses. He is answering charges, and that is the only fight on the schedule.