Boxing Star Gervonta Davis Arrested on Kidnapping Charges After Two-Week Manhunt
In a dramatic turn of events, three-division world champion boxer Gervonta Davis has been taken into custody in Miami, nearly two weeks after police issued an arrest warrant accusing him of battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping. The arrest marks the culmination of a multi-day surveillance operation conducted across three counties in coordination with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
According to authorities, Davis was apprehended without incident in Miami's Design District and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center late Wednesday night. The warrant stemmed from an alleged confrontation at a strip club in Miami Gardens on October 27, where a woman who had previously been in a relationship with Davis was working as a VIP cocktail server.
Investigators allege that Davis forcibly took the woman into a back room and assaulted her before restraining her and escorting her outside. The woman later sought help from coworkers and contacted police, documenting visible injuries, including bruising to her arm. She claimed she had previously been in an intimate relationship with Davis for several months but had cut off communication before the alleged incident.
The case has been a long time coming, with Davis facing multiple domestic violence-related allegations throughout his career, many of which were later dropped. In 2023, he was sentenced to three years of probation and a period of house arrest following a hit-and-run conviction in Baltimore.
With the new charges in Florida, it remains unclear whether they could affect Davis's probationary status in Maryland or the timeline of any future bouts. Jail and court records did not indicate when his first court appearance is expected in Miami-Dade County. The investigation into Davis's alleged actions is still ongoing, with authorities declining to comment further.
In a dramatic turn of events, three-division world champion boxer Gervonta Davis has been taken into custody in Miami, nearly two weeks after police issued an arrest warrant accusing him of battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping. The arrest marks the culmination of a multi-day surveillance operation conducted across three counties in coordination with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
According to authorities, Davis was apprehended without incident in Miami's Design District and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center late Wednesday night. The warrant stemmed from an alleged confrontation at a strip club in Miami Gardens on October 27, where a woman who had previously been in a relationship with Davis was working as a VIP cocktail server.
Investigators allege that Davis forcibly took the woman into a back room and assaulted her before restraining her and escorting her outside. The woman later sought help from coworkers and contacted police, documenting visible injuries, including bruising to her arm. She claimed she had previously been in an intimate relationship with Davis for several months but had cut off communication before the alleged incident.
The case has been a long time coming, with Davis facing multiple domestic violence-related allegations throughout his career, many of which were later dropped. In 2023, he was sentenced to three years of probation and a period of house arrest following a hit-and-run conviction in Baltimore.
With the new charges in Florida, it remains unclear whether they could affect Davis's probationary status in Maryland or the timeline of any future bouts. Jail and court records did not indicate when his first court appearance is expected in Miami-Dade County. The investigation into Davis's alleged actions is still ongoing, with authorities declining to comment further.
he's been getting away with some dodgy stuff for ages and now the law finally caught up with him it's crazy how domestic abuse cases can drag on for so long anyway, hope the woman who made the allegations gets some justice and support 
. 3-division world champion boxer and all he can think about is getting his hands dirty in a physical altercation? it's like he thought he was above the law or something 
. and to make matters worse, domestic violence allegations have been floating around him for years... what a mess. i feel bad for the woman who got hurt, she didn't deserve that 
. the justice system is supposed to protect people like her, not turn a blind eye 
. it's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out in court 
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but it looks like the gloves came off in real life 
! Two weeks is a long time for a manhunt and I'm glad he got caught without incident 
. Domestic violence cases are super serious and I hope this one gets resolved quickly with justice for both parties 
. He's had some trouble before too, remember that hit-and-run thing in Baltimore 
? Hopefully, he'll take some time to reflect on his actions and get the help he needs 
. Fingers crossed for a positive outcome 
... like, how could someone be this violent & possessive in a relationship? It's crazy that he was able to avoid arrest for so long 
... and the fact that there have been multiple allegations against him before is just wild 
. I feel bad for the woman who went through all this, it's like she's living in fear again 
this guy is literally the most unpredictable person I've ever seen in my life!!! He was just chillin', makin' millions in the boxing ring, and now he's face-planting behind bars 
. I mean, Davis has been accused of domestic violence before and got away with it, but now he's facing real consequences 
.