Boxing Star Gervonta Davis Apprehended in Miami on Serious Charges
Former three-weight boxing champion, Gervonta Davis, has been taken into custody in Miami, Florida, following an extensive two-week manhunt by law enforcement agencies. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, with Davis facing serious allegations including battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping related to a domestic violence incident.
Coordinated Law Enforcement Operation Leads to Arrest
According to official reports from Miami Gardens police, the apprehension resulted from a carefully coordinated surveillance operation spanning three counties. The United States Marshals fugitive task force collaborated with local authorities to locate and detain Davis without incident in the upscale Miami Design District area.
Davis was subsequently processed at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, as confirmed by jail records. The arrest warrant had been officially issued on January 14th, initiating the search for the prominent boxer.
Alleged Incident Details and Civil Complaint
Police documentation reveals that the alleged incident occurred on October 27th at a local strip club. Davis reportedly confronted his former girlfriend, Courtney Rossel, who worked at the establishment as a VIP cocktail server. The boxer allegedly escorted her to a private back room where he physically assaulted and restrained her.
The police report provides disturbing details, stating that Davis grabbed the woman by both her hair and throat while declaring, "You think I would not find you." He then reportedly escorted her to the club's parking lot before eventually releasing her.
Rossel informed authorities that she had initially met Davis in 2022 and maintained a five-month relationship with him in 2025 before ending all communication. Following the alleged incident, she filed both a police report with Miami Gardens police and a separate civil complaint against the boxer.
Legal Proceedings and Boxing Career Impact
Jeff Chukwuma, the attorney representing Rossel, commented to ESPN on January 14th that the criminal investigation aligned precisely with their civil lawsuit. "What the police said is exactly in line with our lawsuit," Chukwuma stated. "So whatever investigation they did, they determined it was enough to get a judge to sign off on an arrest warrant."
Earlier this month, Rossel's legal team reported in court that they had made multiple unsuccessful attempts to serve Davis with the civil complaint documents. This legal development significantly impacted Davis's professional boxing career, as he was training in October for a scheduled fight against Jake Paul at Miami's Kaseya Center.
The lawsuit filing resulted in Davis being removed from the fight card, with Anthony Joshua stepping in as his replacement. Davis last competed in March, fighting to a draw against Lamont Roach Jr.
History of Legal Troubles
This arrest adds to Davis's substantial history of legal complications, particularly concerning domestic violence allegations. While many previous cases against him have been dismissed, the boxer received a significant sentence in 2023 following a hit-and-run case in Baltimore.
That previous conviction resulted in three years of probation and a 90-day house arrest sentence, demonstrating a pattern of legal entanglements for the prominent athlete. The current charges represent some of the most serious allegations Davis has faced throughout his career.
