Boxing superstar Gervonta “Tank” Davis was arrested Wednesday in South Florida on felony charges tied to an alleged domestic violence incident that authorities say occurred last year.
Miami Gardens Police confirmed that the 31-year-old undefeated boxer was taken into custody without incident in Miami’s Design District. The arrest was carried out by the department’s Special Investigations Unit with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force.
Prosecutors have charged Davis with battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping. The charges stem from an alleged incident on Oct. 27 at a gentlemen’s club in Miami Gardens, where the complainant was employed. Law enforcement officials declined to identify the woman or the business, citing safety concerns.
According to police reports, Davis allegedly confronted the woman inside the venue and became physically aggressive. Investigators allege he grabbed her by the back of the head with one hand while placing his other hand around her throat. Police say he then forced her toward a nearby parking garage.
Gervonta “Tank” Davis Arrested By U.S. Marshals In Miami’s Design District
Authorities said Davis later released the woman, who ran to coworkers for assistance. Officers documented bruising on her left arm following the incident.
Investigators said the woman and Davis had known each other since 2022 and were previously in an intimate relationship. Police stated that the relationship ended approximately one month before the alleged assault.
Surveillance footage reviewed by detectives corroborates the woman’s account, according to police. Based on that evidence, a judge issued an arrest warrant for Davis earlier this month.
In a public statement, Miami Gardens Police emphasized their enforcement approach. “The Miami Gardens Police Department remains committed to protecting victims, holding offenders accountable, and ensuring the safety of our community,” the department said.
The arrest marks the latest in a series of legal issues for Davis involving domestic violence allegations. In July, authorities accused him of striking the mother of his children during a separate incident. He was also arrested in Broward County in 2022 on another domestic violence charge.
Davis previously faced charges in Coral Gables related to a 2020 incident involving a former girlfriend. Those charges were later dropped.
Davis is a reigning boxing star with multiple world titles. Prosecutors have not yet announced a court date in the current case.
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