Boxing Champion Gervonta Davis Wanted by Florida Police
World-famous boxer Gervonta Davis is facing serious legal trouble outside the ring. Police in Florida have issued an active arrest warrant for the champion fighter. They want Davis in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident from October 2025.
Serious Charges Filed Against the Athlete
The Miami Gardens Police Department confirmed the warrant. Officials charged Davis with battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping. Authorities believe the incident occurred at a nightclub in Miami Gardens. The alleged victim was working at that club at the time.
Police executive officer Emmanuel Jeanty spoke about the case at a Wednesday press conference. He stated officers are working closely with federal teams to locate Davis. "At this time, the Miami Gardens Police Department is actively working with the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force to locate and apprehend Mr. Davis," Jeanty said. "Domestic violence is a serious crime, and we remain committed to holding offenders accountable and protecting victims."
Details of the Alleged Incident Emerge
According to police reports, the incident happened on October 27, 2025. The alleged victim filed a report two days later with her attorney. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the club. That footage reportedly supports parts of the victim's statement.
The victim told police she had known Davis since 2022. She stated they were in a private relationship for approximately five months. That relationship ended before the October incident. She also claimed she blocked all contact with Davis after their breakup.
Media outlet TMZ identified the woman in an October 2025 report. They named her as Courtney Rossel, described as Davis's former girlfriend.
Davis's Personal History Under Scrutiny
As this case develops, public attention has turned to Davis's personal life. His past relationships have frequently made headlines over the years.
- In 2018, Davis dated Andretta Smothers. The couple share a daughter named Gervanni Davis, born on June 20, 2018.
- During February 2020, Davis was involved in another concerning incident. A video from a charity basketball game in Miami showed him grabbing a former girlfriend by the throat. The clip spread widely online and drew strong public criticism.
- He was later linked to social media personality Ariana Fletcher in 2019. Rumors in 2020 connected him to Yaya Mayweather, the former partner of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
- Around that same period, Gervonta Davis began dating Vanessa Posso. They share two children together: daughter Giovanna Thalia, born in October 2021, and son Gianni Bryant, born on August 14, 2024. Notably, in 2022, Posso accused Davis of domestic violence. She later called the police report "unnecessary" and dropped the case.
Immediate Consequences for His Boxing Career
The arrest warrant has already impacted Davis's professional schedule. Because of the active warrant, boxing promoters removed Gervonta Davis from a planned high-profile fight. He was scheduled to face internet personality turned boxer Jake Paul. Following Davis's removal, Jake Paul fought former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua instead.
This legal situation presents a significant challenge for the boxing star. Authorities emphasize their commitment to resolving the case. The Miami Gardens Police Department continues its search, collaborating with federal law enforcement to bring Davis into custody.
