Gervonta Davis Arrested in Miami After Domestic Violence Warrant Ends Two-Week Manhunt
World lightweight boxing standout Gervonta “Tank” Davis was taken into custody in Miami, Florida on January 28, 2026, concluding a two-week search after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with a domestic violence case dating back to October 2025. The arrest marks a major development in a high-profile legal matter that has already impacted Davis’s professional career and public image.
Officials from the Miami Gardens Police Department, backed by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, located and arrested the 31-year-old boxer without incident. Davis now faces multiple felony charges — including battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping — stemming from an alleged altercation with a former partner at a Miami Gardens gentlemen’s club on October 27, 2025.
What Happened in the Alleged October Incident
According to police reports and the arrest warrant, Davis approached a woman — identified in court filings as his ex-girlfriend — while she was working at the club and allegedly grabbed her by the hair and throat, forcefully escorting her down a stairway and out to a parking garage. Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators reportedly corroborates key parts of the woman’s account of the encounter.
The woman, who has remained anonymous for safety reasons, later reported the incident to police and filed a civil lawsuit against Davis on October 31, 2025, asserting multiple claims tied to the same episode that led to the criminal charges. Her attorney confirmed authorities had been pursuing both the civil and criminal avenues.
Arrest Details and Legal Consequences
A warrant for Davis’s arrest was issued on January 14, 2026, after investigators determined there was probable cause to bring charges. Davis was on the run for nearly two weeks before being located in Miami’s Design District and taken into custody early Wednesday morning.
He is currently being held in a Miami-Dade facility with bond reportedly set at $16,000. Prosecutors allege that the severity of the charges — especially false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping — reflects the serious nature of the incident.
The arrest has prompted significant scrutiny given Davis’s status as one of the most recognizable figures in boxing. It also comes amid a history of prior legal troubles related to domestic violence allegations and other off-the-ring issues that have periodically overshadowed his career.
Impact on Davis’s Boxing Career
The legal situation had already taken a considerable toll on Davis’s professional path. A highly anticipated exhibition bout against Jake Paul, which was scheduled for November 2025, was scrapped after the lawsuit and subsequent warrant became public. In response to the unresolved legal matters, the WBA downgraded Davis from active lightweight champion to “champion in recess,” effectively pausing his title status until the case is resolved.
In recent years Davis has fought just once in nearly two years — a controversial draw in March that drew criticism and stalled potential rematches — and talks of future fights have remained dormant as legal proceedings have unfolded. The arrest intensifies uncertainty about when and if the unbeaten fighter might return to action.
Broader Context: Legal and Public Reaction
This is not the first time Davis has faced serious legal scrutiny. His history includes earlier domestic violence accusations and other legal confrontations dating back several years. In one notable instance in 2025, a separate domestic violence case was dismissed after the alleged victim declined to pursue charges, though that case too brought unwanted attention and questions about his conduct outside the ring.
Public reaction to the latest arrest has been intense, with many boxing fans and commentators debating how the charges and civil suit will affect his legacy and opportunities in the sport. Some outlets have highlighted the disturbing nature of the allegations, while others await further details as the case moves through the judicial system.
What’s Next
With Davis in custody and the criminal case now formally underway, the focus turns to upcoming court proceedings and how his legal team will respond to the charges. A judge will ultimately determine dates for hearings and any potential trial, and the outcome could shape not only Davis’s personal future but also the trajectory of his boxing career — one that has been marked by elite athleticism as well as repeated off-the-ring controversies.
